Our History
Creswick Woollen Mills is the home of luxurious, natural fibre products designed in Australia to suit Australian conditions.
Founded in 1947 by Polish migrant, Paul Ryzowy, Creswick Woollen Mills is now the only coloured woollen spinning mill of its type in Australia.
Over 50 Australian mills of this type have closed in the face of competition from cheap imports in recent years, but Creswick remains, employing over 30 people directly and a further 80 indirectly across Victoria through its contractors and suppliers.
Located in Creswick, a small township approximately 120km from Melbourne, north-east of Ballarat, Creswick Woollen Mills is the largest private employer in the region.
Despite the rationalisation of the textile industry in recent times, the privately owned company remains buoyant, reinvesting for future sustainability.
Some of Creswick Woollen Mills’ luxurious products manufactured at the mill include Alpaca throws, blankets and accessories woven into sophisticated modern designs. Natural fibre products designed by Creswick for optimum comfort include merino, cashmere, cotton and bamboo.
Other innovative products produced at the Creswick Mills include the Personal Protection Blankets for The Country Fire Authority (CFA) Victoria and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) New South Wales.
Creswick Woollen Mills has become a household name both in Australia and globally. Creswick’s continued success is attributed to ongoing research and innovation, as well as dedication to quality and an understanding that the Australian market appreciates exclusive designs and high quality.

[...] Ned’s Needles Knitted Beard Competition Thursday 19th July (Beechworth Concept Store) Sponsored by Creswick Natural Fibres. Ned’s Needles to honour the art of the beard. Click here for more information [...]
[...] Ballarat & District Gem and Lapidary Club Gem Show Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June, 2012 (Creswick Mills) The popular annual Gem Show returns to Creswick Woollen Mills for it’s second year. Click here to find out more [...]
[...] Founders Birthday Friday 29th June to Sunday 29th July 2012 (Ryzowy Gallery, Creswick Mills, Hawthorn and Beechworth Stores) CENTENARY CELEBRATED – 100 Years since the Birth of the Founder When Polish migrant Paul Ryzowy wound wool around his first spool in 1947, he could not envisage the longevity of his coloured spinning mill. Click here for more information [...]
[...] Creswick Mill Cutest Cria Competition Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July, 2012 (Creswick Mill) The Australian Alpaca Association presents the seventh annual Cutest Cria Competiton at the Mills. Click here to find out more [...]
[...] Beechworth Cutest Cria Competition Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd July 2012 (Beechworth Concept Store) BRING THE FAMILY TO CRESWICK NATURAL FIBRES TO SEE THE BABY ALPACAS!! We all know that there is nothing cuter than an Alpaca, with the possible exception of a Cria? Did you know that a baby alpaca is called a Cria? Creswick Natural Fibres hosts a great family friendly event featuring some of the prettiest baby alpacas in the region. Click here for more information [...]