Who we are.
About Great Lakes Fibershed
The Great Lakes Fibershed is an organization that promotes local sustainable textile production by providing knowledge, resources, and opportunities for community connection. Our Fibershed focuses on a radius of 250 miles from Detroit, MI, and includes portions of Canada, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania.
We welcome community involvement between fiber producers, mills, dyers, artisans and enthusiasts, in an effort to unify local resources and promote environmentally sustainable practices. Currently guided by three core members, we look forward to expanding our network of supporters and contributors and invite all who are interested to share their ideas, knowledge, and skills as our Fibershed organically takes shape.
Great Lakes Fibershed Organizers
Amanda Cinco-Hoyt
Lauren Mathieson
Michelle McCoskey
Amanda, Lauren, and Michelle met in 2015 and teamed up to form Color Wheel, a natural dye collective based in Detroit, MI. Together they grow natural dye and fiber plants, install gardens, teach workshops, and offer naturally dyed goods and dye services. They started the Great Lakes Fibershed in 2018 as a way to connect and support their community in building a sustainable textile system in their region.