BR Braiding Needle 12.5 cm

Work with short lengths of thread and pass the needle under the plait with the curve facing up, so you do not catch the hair root. Pull calmly: forcing leaves loose hairs and a crooked button.

Clean the needle after every plaiting session and store it separately, not loose among your brushes. Plaiting goes faster when the mane has grip; for that, use the Leovet 5-Star Vlechtgel or the Hes-Tec Quick Knot Wax Stick.

This needle is for riders and grooms who plait with thread or yarn, for instance for a competition, an in-hand class or a dressage test where the buttons have to hold all day.

If you plait with elastics rather than thread, you do not need a needle and a plaiting gel or wax will do: with us the Leovet 5-Star Vlechtgel or the Hes-Tec Quick Knot Wax Stick. If you prefer a mousse, the alternative is the NAF Vlechtmousse 500ml.

Thread the yarn through the eye, pass the needle under the plait with the curve facing up, pull the thread through and secure the button. Pull calmly and do not force it. Clean the needle after use to remove hairs and traces of plaiting gel, and store it separately, away from your brushes. BR gives no specific care instruction for this item.

What is a plaiting needle for?
To pull thread or yarn through the plait in traditional plaiting and to secure the button.

Is the needle metal or plastic?
We cannot say for certain: our own data contradict each other and BR publishes no sheet for this item. Ask us and we will look at the needle in the shop.

How long is the needle?
12,5 cm, with a curved tip.

Do I need thread or yarn as well?
Yes, the needle is meant to pull thread or yarn through the plait. Ask us which yarn we have in stock at the moment.

How do I look after the needle?
Clean it after use and store it separately. The brand gives no further care instructions.

• BR plaiting needle with curved tip, article 741909.
• Length: 12,5 cm.
• For traditional plaiting with thread or yarn.
• The material is not confirmed by BR, so we make no claim about it.
• Care: clean after use and store separately.
• For grip in the mane, combine it with the Leovet 5-Star Vlechtgel.