48" Reeds for Ashford Rigid Heddle Looms
Reeds are available for differing yarns.
The 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 dpi (10, 20, 30 and 40/10cm) reeds feature the wide eye for novelty yarns.
The fine 12.5dpi (50/10cm) and the NEW extra fine 15dpi (60/10) reeds are also available.
Made from strong, durable nylon with Silver Beech rails in a natural timber finish.
The reeds come in 40, 60, 80 and 120cm (16, 24, 32 and 48ins) widths.
Reeds are available in the following dents-per-inch:
- 2.5 DPI or 10/10cm (use with super bulky, mohair, and art yarns)
- 5 DPI or 20/10cm (use with bulky or aran weight yarns)
- 7.5 DPI or 30/10cm (use with worsted or dk weight yarns)
- 10 DPI or 40/10cm (use with sport or dk weight yarns)
- 12.5 DPI or 50/10cm (use with fingering weight yarns)
- 15 DPI or 60/10cm (use with lace weight yarns or some fine weaving yarns)
Prices may vary.
More About Ashford Wheels & Looms
In 1934 Walter Ashford founded Ashford Handicrafts Ltd, a company that has become a world leader in the manufacture of quality spinning wheels, weaving looms and textile equipment.
Today we, together with our loyal team, have produced over 800,000 wheels and looms.
We use only the finest native New Zealand Silver Beech hardwood, sourced from sustainably-managed forests with Forest Stewardship Council approval.
Our wheels, looms and carders are the result of more than 80 years’ experience, customer feedback, research and development. Available in natural wood or finished with eco-friendly water-based lacquer. They are designed to be simple, easy to assemble and finish and fun to use.
At our woollen mill in Milton, New Zealand, we source and process high quality fleeces and fibres.
Experience the joy and pleasure of creating your own unique yarns, fabric, garments and homeware using our wheels, carders, looms, fibres and yarns. Relax knowing your crafts are sustainable, renewable and environmentally-friendly.
We invite you to join our family of textile artists around the world.