Expanding further in width, the Ashford Rigid Heddle Loom in 80 cm (32”) weaving width gives makers even broader scope—ideal for wider scarves, throws, blankets, or multi-colour panels. As per Ashford specifications, this width is included in the rigid heddle range of 40 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm and 120 cm.
With the same build quality and features as smaller widths, this model supports second-heddle functionality, flexible reed options and robust hardwood construction. The additional width opens up more ambitious design possibilities while retaining the accessibility of the rigid heddle system.
Perfect for makers who want to move beyond narrow formats but still value ease of setup, this loom bridges hobby and semi-professional weaving.

Benefits

• Greater width enables design freedom: more colours, patterns, texture and larger finished pieces.

• Still smaller footprint than a floor loom but with much of the capability—ideal studio compromise.

• Suitable for ambitious weaving projects without committing to full production equipment.

• Versatile enough for makers producing home-textiles, wearable blankets or design textiles.

• Retains the portability and beginner-friendly warp system of a rigid heddle loom.
  

Perfect For:

• Throws, blankets, tunics, wide scarves or woven home-textile panels.

• Studio production batches or craft-business runs of larger woven items.

• Workshops focusing on wider-format weaving and colour/texture exploration.

• Designers prototyping wide fabrics before floor-loom production.

• Multi-colour or multi-structure weaving projects requiring generous width.