Each brand has its own approach to needles, accessories, materials and systems. This guide brings together our brand pages so you can understand their main ranges, models, compatibility and key differences before entering the catalog.
It is not about grouping logos together, but about understanding what each brand brings to the table. On each page, we explore the systems, materials and product families we consider most relevant, explain what changes from one model to another and show how they relate to the selection we carry at Budetex.
INTERNATIONAL BRANDS
Visit each page to learn about the brand's product philosophy, its main ranges and the differences worth understanding before choosing a tool or building a system.
a complete ecosystem
An especially broad ecosystem of circular, straight and double-pointed knitting needles, crochet hooks, cables, sets and accessories made in a variety of materials.
On the page: Basix, Dreamz, Symfonie 2, Ginger, Zing, Nova, Nova Cubics, Karbonz, Mindful, SmartStix, Bamboo, Royale, Denim, Zing Mini, Mindful Petite, crochet hooks, Standard and Petite cables, memory-free cables and sets.
precision and quality
A brand especially known for the precision of its needle tips, its machined joins and the central role the cable plays within the circular needle system.
On the page: TWIST stainless steel tips, square-profile QUADS, SPIN Moso bamboo tips, RED Lace fixed circulars, Red and SWIV360 cables, Shorties sets and a guide to connections and compatibility.
JAPANESE PRECISION
One of our key references for premium crochet, with particular attention to the handle, hook geometry, surface finish and control during movement.
On the page: ETIMO Gold, Red, Rose and Murasaki, ETIMO GrandHook for bulky yarns, double-ended MIND hooks, Sucre Bead hooks for beads, sets, accessories and a comparison of the different ETIMO families.
Japanese simplicity
Two different approaches to crochet ergonomics: one compact and lightweight, the other fuller in the hand with a larger grip area.
On the page: Soft Touch, Soft Touch Steel, Amour and Amour Steel, size ranges, a Soft Touch vs. Amour comparison and a detailed comparison between Clover Soft Touch and Tulip ETIMO.
GERMAN ENGINEERING
A brand whose identity is strongly expressed through mechanisms and specific solutions: connections, flexible needles, ergonomics and hand-operated knitting machines.
On the page: addiClick Basic, Lace, Novel and Unicorn, Gold, Lace, SOS and Unicorn cables, addiCraSyTrio, addiExpress Professional and Kingsize, addiEi, addiSwing Maxi crochet hooks and other families within the addi ecosystem.
THE LUXURY OF EBONY
A premium collection centered on ebony wood, carefully finished details, brass connections and a knitting experience in which the material itself takes center stage.
On the page: 10 cm and 13 cm interchangeable tips, Swivel cables, Heirloom, Glory, Legacy, Charm, Ancestry, Bliss, Grace and Heritage sets, plus the Radiance ebony crochet hook set.
ergonomic needles
Within Prym's extensive range, our focus is especially on Ergonomics: tools that rethink materials, tips, cross-sections and grip areas.
On the page: Prym Ergonomics crochet hooks, 80 cm fixed circular needles, Ergonomics and Carbon Technology double-pointed needles, 40 cm straight needles and their distinctive Click Heads.
PRECISION-SIZED BEADS
High-precision Japanese glass beads approached from a specifically textile perspective: consistency, inner hole diameter, shape and behavior within the knitted fabric.
On the page: Round Rocailles 6/0, Triangle and Square, technical measurements, finishes, compatibility with yarns and tools, stitch-by-stitch placement with a crochet hook and pre-stringing.
BUDETEX DEVELOPMENTS
In addition to selecting and distributing international brands, we develop our own yarn and accessory lines through the perspective we have built at Budetex.
quality yarns
Budetex's yarn division: selected natural fibers and blends developed to cover different yarn weights, fabric behaviors, seasons and project types.
On the page: Cori Cori, Cori Cori Atelier, Numi, Sura Fingering and Worsted, Inka, Soki, Midori, Merino Esencia and Bespoke Yarns with the Wabi, Sabi and Enso families, along with fiber contents, yarn weights and guidance on how to choose.
simple, elegant and practical
Our accessories and finished-product division, developed around three principles: simplicity, elegance and practicality.
On the page: sets, stitch markers, yarn guide rings, point protectors, 2, 3 and 4 mm stitch holder cords, stitch holder pins, blocking mats, sock and granny-square blockers, fabric combs and other everyday accessories.
A SIMPLE WAY TO EXPLORE THEM
The brand pages are designed to go one step beyond a product listing. First, you understand the logic behind the brand; then you identify the families that make sense for you; finally, you can enter the catalog with a clearer understanding of what you are looking at.
What problem it is trying to solve and what sets it apart.
Materials, models, sizes, systems and compatibility.
Reach the right product with clearer criteria.
