Louët Carding Cloth – 10 cm (KR0100)

10 cm wide, 72 tpi carding cloth for Louët drum carders

Give your Louët drum carder new life with this high-quality 10 cm (4") wide carding cloth, reference KR0100. Made to Louët’s professional standards, this 72 tpi cloth is ideal for carding fine and delicate fibers such as baby alpaca, merino, yak, silk blends, and more.

Sold by the meter, it allows you to replace worn cloth, customize your drum carder, or maintain optimal fiber preparation in your spinning or felting workflow.

Key Features

• Brand: Louët
• Reference: KR0100
• Width: 10 cm (approx. 4")
• Density: 72 tpi (teeth per inch) — perfect for fine fibers
• Material: Cotton/latex backing with nickel-plated steel teeth
• Format: Sold as a continuous strip (by the meter)
• Compatibility: Louët drum carders, or any custom-built fiber prep tools using 10 cm cloth

Ideal For

• Fine fibers (merino, alpaca, cashmere, yak, silk, angora)
• Creating smooth, airy batts with excellent fiber alignment
• Replacing worn cloth on Louët carders
• Tailoring the behavior of a drum carder for more delicate prep

Installation Tips

• Clean the drum surface thoroughly before attaching the new cloth.
• Cut the length needed and secure it evenly across the drum.
• Adjust feed and drum spacing after installation for best results.
• Maintain by vacuuming gently or brushing with a flicker brush.

Who is it for?

• Spinners, felters, and fiber artists working with luxury or fine fibers
• Louët drum carder owners needing replacement cloth
• Fiber studios and guilds looking for long-lasting, professional equipment