72 TPI Drum Carder for Wool

A versatile drum carder for preparing wool, blending fibers and creating beautiful batts

Turn washed fleece and loose fibers into soft, well-prepared batts ready for spinning, felting, blending and other fiber crafts.

This 72 TPI drum carder is designed as an easy-to-use, versatile tool for everyday wool preparation. With a general-purpose carding cloth and a compact design, it is a great choice for both beginners and experienced spinners and fiber artists.

The carder is supplied fully assembled, adjusted and ready to use.

Prepare Wool Your Way

A drum carder makes preparing wool faster and easier by opening, separating and aligning fibers as they pass through the carding drums.

Use it to prepare:

• sheep wool and washed fleece
• medium wool and medium-length fibers
• wool blends
• colored fiber blends
• wool for hand spinning
• fiber for wet and needle felting
• fibers for art yarn and creative spinning
• custom blends of different colors and natural fibers

It is especially useful when working with fleece that needs to be opened and prepared before spinning.

You can card one type of wool at a time or combine different colors and fibers to create your own unique blends.

72 TPI — A Great All-Purpose Choice

The drum is covered with 72 TPI carding cloth (72 teeth per inch).

This is a versatile general-purpose cloth that works particularly well with medium fibers. It provides a good balance between opening the wool and transferring it smoothly onto the main drum.

The 72 TPI cloth can also be used with some coarser or finer fibers. When working with fibers outside the medium range, the amount of fiber and carding technique may need to be adjusted for the best results.

If you work with different types of wool and want one versatile carder for a variety of projects, 72 TPI is an excellent everyday option.

Create Soft, Even Batts

As the drums rotate, the carding cloth opens and distributes the fibers across the drum, creating a soft and organized batt.

The finished batt can be removed from the drum and used for:

Spinning — prepare wool into a consistent form that is easy to draft and spin.

Felting — prepare evenly distributed fiber for wet or needle felting projects.

Blending — combine different colors, wool types and natural fibers to create your own custom blends.

Transform raw fleece into beautifully blended batts ready for spinning, felting, or your next fiber project. This drum carder produces batts approximately 21 × 55 cm, sized just right for easy handling and a wide range of fiber projects.

Compact Design for Home Studios

With a 21 cm drum width, this carder is compact enough for any home fiber studio, while still giving you a generous, comfortable working surface for preparing wool.

The folding handle makes it easy to transport and tuck away when not in use, and two sturdy clamps are included to secure the carder firmly to your table or work surface while you work.

Arrives fully assembled and ready to use with your fiber — no setup required.

Product Specifications

• Carding cloth: 72 TPI (teeth per inch)
• Tooth count: 72 teeth per inch
• Drum width: 21 cm
• Approximate batt size: 21 × 55 cm
• Best for: medium-fine wool and medium fibers
• Also suitable for: processing coarser or finer individual fibers with appropriate carding technique
• Carder dimensions: approx. 40 × 26 × 20 cm
• Approximate package weight: 7 kg
• Folding handle: Yes
• Clamps: 2 included
• Assembly: Fully assembled, ready to use

What's Included

• 72 TPI drum carder
• Hackle brush for smoothing fiber
• Diz for pulling off batts
• Allen key / hex wrench
• Two clamps
• Drive belt

Built for Real Fiber Work

Whether you're processing your own raw fleece, preparing wool for spinning, making felt, blending colors, or experimenting with different natural fibers, this drum carder gives you a practical, versatile way to prep your fiber.

With its versatile 72 TPI cloth, compact footprint, and folding handle, it's a great choice for anyone who wants to spend less time prepping fiber and more time creating.