The basics

The loom cord

What the Texsolv loom cord is made of, how the loops work and which cord to use where.

The loom cord, drawing from the Texsolv folder

Machine-crocheted polyester in two parallel rows, joined every 12 mm (about ½") to form a series of button-holes. Breaking strength about 80 kg (175 lb). The heavier 1/20 cord, joined every 20 mm (¾"), is made for beams and other heavy loads.

The loops are what make the system work: any part of the loom can be attached at any loop with a peg, and moved one loop at a time. Nothing is tied, nothing stretches, and every adjustment is repeatable to the millimetre.

Polyester12 mm pitch80 kg