Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Bespoke Pipe Cleaners Manufacturer UK
We are Hewitt & Booth, a family-owned business established in 1922, specialising in the bespoke manufacturing of pipe cleaners and flexi-stems. Our century-long expertise in refining production techniques has positioned us as the sole UK manufacturer in this niche industry. We prioritise flexibility, producing customised products to exact specifications across diverse sectors including medical, veterinary, craft, and industrial applications. Our team of under 20 dedicated professionals ensures rapid two-week lead times and 100% accuracy through continuous process improvement.We maintain core values of integrity, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, actively reducing energy consumption and supporting local communities through staff charitable initiatives. Our technical capabilities include over 7 million possible product variations using materials like cotton, chenille, monofilament, and metallic yarns in custom colours and shapes.
Services
Medical Industry Solutions
Craft & Creative Applications
Veterinary Equipment
Industrial Cleaning Tools
Textile Manufacturing
Custom Flexi-Stems
Pipe Cleaner Production
Gardening Solutions
Sports Equipment
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1922
Highlights and features
- We have 100 years of specialist manufacturing experience since 1922
- We are the only UK pipe cleaner manufacturer with in-house production
- We offer two-week lead times with complete product customisation
- We provide 7 million+ product variations using specialist materials
- We maintain ISO-level quality standards with environmental responsibility
What people say
Exceptional customisation options
Fast two-week lead times
High-quality medical-grade products
Innovative material selection
Dedicated customer service
Services
Bespoke Pipe Cleaners
We manufacture precision-engineered pipe cleaners tailored to specific industry requirements. Our products utilise various materials including cotton, chenille, and monofilament yarns with diameters ranging from 3mm to 40mm. Clients benefit from rapid two-week production times and complete customisation of colour, shape, and technical specifications for medical, industrial, and creative applications.
Flexi-Stem Production
Our flexi-stem manufacturing combines wire and yarn combinations to create versatile cleaning solutions. Available in conical, cylindrical, and bump shapes with lengths from 2cm to 50m coils. We offer 40 chenille colours including fluorescents and metallic options, meeting exacting standards for medical precision cleaning and industrial maintenance applications.
Medical Industry Solutions
We supply sterile cleaning implements for medical devices and laboratory equipment. Our products meet stringent healthcare requirements through microfibre and monofilament constructions that ensure contamination control. Clients receive custom-length solutions with biocompatible materials and documented quality assurance processes for regulatory compliance.
Creative Applications
Our craft-focused products include vibrant cotton and chenille stems in 13 and 40 standard colours respectively. We provide duo-tone options, fluorescent shades, and metallic yarns for card making, floral arrangements, and educational projects. The range supports both commercial craft production and individual artistic endeavours with consistent quality.
Industrial Cleaning Tools
We develop robust cleaning solutions for industrial machinery and pipework. Our abrasion-resistant monofilament constructions remove stubborn deposits while maintaining dimensional stability. Clients receive custom-length tools with wire gauges appropriate for their equipment specifications, ensuring effective maintenance of manufacturing systems and processing plants.
People
Karen Preston
Customer Service Manager
With over 35 years' experience in pipe cleaner manufacturing, Karen manages client relations and technical consultations. She oversees order specifications and ensures customer requirements are met through her extensive product knowledge and industry expertise.
Anjam Parvaiz
Operations Technician
As operations technician with 35 years' sector experience, Anjam manages production processes and technical specifications. He provides expert advice on material selection and manufacturing capabilities to ensure optimal product performance for client applications.
Questions
What industries do you supply pipe cleaners for?
We serve medical, veterinary, industrial, craft, gardening, and sports sectors with custom cleaning solutions.
Can you create bespoke pipe cleaner specifications?
Yes, we offer complete customisation including size, shape, material, and colour options to meet specific requirements.
What is your production lead time?
Standard orders are completed within two weeks from specification approval.
Do you supply samples before bulk orders?
Yes, we provide sample products to test specifications before full production.
Are your products environmentally responsible?
We actively reduce energy use and waste, with recyclable packaging and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Can you match specific colour requirements?
We offer 40 chenille colours including fluorescents and can create custom colour combinations.
