Peace Fleece

Peace Fleece - not your ordinary fiber company Here is their story:  Peace Fleece started in a barn on a sheep and horse farm in the small, rural town of Porter in the foothills of southwestern Maine. Peter Hagerty and his wife Marty Tracy started buying wool from the Soviet Union back in 1985 in hopes that through trade they could help diffuse the threat of nuclear war. For years Peter traveled through eastern Europe, central Asia and the Middle East in search of farmers and shepherds who are willing to set aside historic enmities in exchange for opportunities leading to mutual understanding and economic interdependence. Marty believed that promoting crafts in our hectic society is important. By inspiring people to work with their hands, she hoped that they can find more time to discover their own inner solutions for peace. In an attempt to decrease their carbon footprint, Peace Fleece changed their blend so that 90% of the wool and mohair comes from the United States, including the