The Ashford SampleIt Loom at approximately 40 cm (16”) width provides a compact, portable, budget-friendly platform for sampling yarns, experimenting with weave structures and learning weaving fundamentals. According to manufacturer information, the SampleIt series is designed for sampling and features a natural timber finish, built-in second-heddle option and extra reed availability.
Weighing only a few kilograms and requiring minimal space, the SampleIt loom is ideal for beginners, design studios testing yarns, or makers evaluating new fibres before investing in larger equipment. Despite its size, it supports real, functional weaving and can produce finished pieces.
Whether you’re developing fabric ranges, exploring fibre behaviour or teaching fundamentals, this loom provides significant value.

Benefits

• Cost-effective entry into weaving with functional output and sampling capability.

• Minimal space requirement makes it attractive for home studios, classrooms or design desks.

• Supports experimentation and prototyping before investment in large looms.

• Excellent for teaching, learning and small-scale production of unique textiles.

• Allows makers to test new fibres, structures or finishing treatments without waste.
  

Ideal Applications:

• Yarn or sett sampling to refine fabric before full production.

• Classrooms or workshops teaching weaving structure and fibre behaviour.

• Design studios creating swatches or developing fabric lines.

• Makers producing small runs of unique woven accessories.

• Testing natural dye or textured yarn behaviour in small format.