Spinners have been creating yarn with drop spindles for millennia and the Asford size range allows you to spin a range of fibres. The top-whorl design features a heavier outer edge for maximum momentum, and with 5 spindle sizes in the range there is always one to suit your fibre, yarn, and style.
Spin a wide range of fibres from superfine on the lightest spindle to long lustrous fleece on the heaviest spindle.
Spindle sizes
TWS5 – 50mm (2″), ~16gm (~½oz)
TWS6 – 60mm (2⅜”), ~27gm (~1oz)
TWS7 – 70mm (2¾”), ~46gm (~1½oz)
TWS8 – 80mm (3⅛”), ~65gm (2¼oz)
TWS9 – 90mm (3½”), ~74gm (~2½oz)
Features:
- Portable
- Affordable
- Solid beech timber
- Factory laquered
- Wide range to choose from
Spinners have been creating yarn with drop spindles for millennia and the Asford size range allows you to spin a range of fibres. The top-whorl design features a heavier outer edge for maximum momentum, and with 5 spindle sizes in the range there is always one to suit your fibre, yarn, and style.
Spin a wide range of fibres from superfine on the lightest spindle to long lustrous fleece on the heaviest spindle.
Spindle sizes
TWS5 – 50mm (2″), ~16gm (~½oz)
TWS6 – 60mm (2⅜”), ~27gm (~1oz)
TWS7 – 70mm (2¾”), ~46gm (~1½oz)
TWS8 – 80mm (3⅛”), ~65gm (2¼oz)
TWS9 – 90mm (3½”), ~74gm (~2½oz)
Features:
- Portable
- Affordable
- Solid beech timber
- Factory laquered
- Wide range to choose from
The benefits of Wool
100% sustainable & renewable
Breathable & hypoallergenic
Natural & easy to work with
Biodegradable & without microplastics
Australian climate - perfect for wool
The vast, open pastures of Australia offer ample grazing areas, promoting healthy, well-nourished sheep that produce high-quality wool.
Tasmania's cooler climate provide ideal conditions for producing exceptionally fine wool, making it a renowned region for premium wool production in Australia.