Hodge Silk Flute Swab - Purple

This is a fine addition to my flute cleaning arsenal, which is this and a microfiber cloth for the exterior. If you are interested and have some old silk fabric around the house, this measure approximately 18"x21" (45cmx53cm).Highly recommended.

This silk cloth works so well, I came back after getting my first one (for my performance flute) to buy a second one for use with my practice flute. It works so much better than the felt-cloth swab I was previously using. I can look down the barrel of the flute to compare moisture streaks left behind with the felt swab versus no streaks left by the silk. The silk is super absorbent and feels moist aftwards from all moisture it picked up - no moisture left behind = longer pad life and longer flute life! This the silk swab may feel wet after swabbing, but it dries amazingly fast. I love both my swabs!

I use this on my wood flutes with tapered bores. The triangular shape is easy to adjust so it doesn't bind in the narrow sections. I would recommend using a wood swab rod like a Yamaha or equivalent for this swab.

Gentle on the flute and lightweight but not super absorbent. Have to reseat several times to get all moisture out.

This is real silk which means it’s very absorbent despite being amazingly thin, it dries very very quickly, and it’s easy to wash in the kitchen sink. This is the cleaning cloth to purchase. The microfiber or fake silk ones are nowhere near as good as this.

This cleaning swab seems to absorb the moisture out of my flute a lot more efficiently than the old one I used to have. One pass through the interior get almost everything, and after two passes, the inside of my flute is looking nice and dry. Also, the royal purple color just gives it a feeling of luxury, which is nice as a little treat. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and would recommend it to others.

Purchased for a flute to replace a worn out silk.Never wait to replace!! They should be washed one a week and changed before they no longer can protect the inside of the flute.Will purchase again.

Perfect size and texture to thoroughly clean my flute after playing.