Metal, pointed ends with a soft, strong round length of plastic in between the ends providing flexibility without weight. 

  Comes in 4 different lengths :-

•  40cm for babies, hats,gloves and socks
  
•  60cm for babies garments, childrens jumpers, collars and hats
  
• 80cm for collars, necklines, small blankets, jacket edges and shrugs
  
• 100cm for jacket edges, blankets, shawls and other large garments