Louët handcards are made of European basswood. These light weighted handcards have a curved back and ergonomic handles that fit comfortably in your hands.
The 19 x 10 cm (7 1/2″ x 4″) handcards are available in fine cloth (46 teeth per square inch (tpi)) and extra fine cloth (cotton carders, 110 tpi); the 10 x 10 cm (4″ x 4″) handcards are only available in 110 tpi.
In order to ensure a long life, the teeth on all Louët carders are made of high grade plated steel wire.