The questions we get every week.

Three ways. Look up your loom in the guide by loom brand, use the heddle size finder in the shop, or measure a heddle you already have: stretch it gently between two sticks against a tape measure and read the full length. A size like 280/12 means a 280 mm (11") heddle with a 12 mm eye. If you are unsure, email a photo of the heddle next to a ruler to info@texsolv.se.

The first number is the length of the heddle in millimetres, the second the length of the eye. 280/12 is 280 mm long with a 12 mm eye. A longer eye (280/20, 300/64) is used for thicker yarns or special looms. More about sizes.

Yes. Texsolv heddles fit any loom with heddle bars; you only need the right length. Measure one of your existing heddles from bar to bar, match it in the size table, and slip the new bundles onto the bars.

Multiply the warp width by the sett to get the number of ends, then look at the threading: in a straight draw, twill, point or overshot the ends are spread evenly over the shafts, while summer and winter, Bronson lace and huck put half or more of the ends on shafts 1 and 2. Round each shaft up to whole bundles of 100 and keep a few spares on the bars. Our heddle calculator does the arithmetic for the common threadings.

Yes. Unused heddles are simply pushed to the sides of the shaft. Because they are knot-free and smooth they do not catch on each other, and a bundle can be split or joined at any time.

Measure the distance between the loom parts to be connected, add what the connection needs (usually a loop at each end), try one cord, and cut the rest between two loops. Pass the cut ends quickly through a flame so they fuse and cannot fray. The cutting cords to length page shows it step by step.

U-cord 1/12 is the standard for tie-ups, shafts and lamms. The 1/12 3-thread cord is a finer version for light looms and small tie-ups. Heavy U-cord 1/20 is the beam cord for counterweights, warp beams and aprons. All three cords explained.

A straight peg joins cord to cord through two loops, and it is the peg you move when you adjust a tie-up. An anchor peg has a head and goes through a loop into a hole in the loom, so the cord hangs from the wood. It fits a 5.5 mm (7/32") hole; for larger holes there is a plastic bushing. See connecting pegs.

We make ready-cut sets with pegs for Glimåkra, Gunnar Andersson, Toika, Varpapuu and Curiosa looms, in counterbalance, countermarch and table-loom versions. See U-cord and tie-up sets. For other looms, cord by the metre and the hints on how to use get you there in an evening.

Low-stretch polyester, machine-crocheted without knots. It does not stretch, rot or fray, it is colourfast, and it does not wear the warp yarn. Standard U-cord has a breaking strength of about 80 kg (180 lbs).

Yes, in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Let them dry at room temperature; do not iron or tumble-dry.

Directly from our webshop, which ships worldwide from the factory in Sweden, or from weaving shops and loom makers in many countries. Shops, schools and loom builders can order at trade terms.

Everything is made and stocked in Tösse, so orders usually leave within a few working days. Shipping options, costs and estimated delivery times for your country are shown at checkout in the webshop.

Yes. Heddles in any length from 150 to 540 mm, cord on bulk rolls and tie-up sets cut and bagged for a specific loom model are made to order, mainly for loom builders and retailers. Read more about wholesale orders.

Yes, the folder "Hints on how to use" comes with most products and can be downloaded as a PDF in English, German or Swedish. Every page of it is also on this site under hints on how to use.