Cube Belt
- 900 mm belt with a handle at each end
- Cubes, not beads — edges that catch instead of slide
- The firmest of the three belts we make
- Turned urapán cubes, not moulded
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- Made by us Turned and finished in our own workshop in Colombia
- Solid urapán Turned cubes on a corded belt, not moulded
- Ships worldwide Tracked delivery to professionals in eight countries
- Trade pricing From 10 pieces, with your clinic's name engraved See wholesale tiers
Cubes, not beads. Edges that catch instead of sliding.
Indicated for
Where this tool earns its place
Not the right tool for
Thin or fragile skin, first sessions, and anywhere you cannot pass a band around the body. For the same 900 mm with a gentler face, use the Body Ribbed Belt Pro. Friction from opposing pull builds heat faster than rolling does — check the skin as you go and stop before it reddens.
- Waist and thighWraps the area and works it from both sides at once.
- Cube edges25 mm cubes catch and lift; rollers and beads slide.
- The firmest beltWhen the ribbed belt no longer gives the client enough.
- Large areas fast900 mm covers ground no handheld tool reaches alone.
- The backPassed over the shoulder and pulled from both ends.
- Post-operative stagesOnly from the point the treating surgeon has cleared in writing.
Technical sheet
Specifications
These pieces are handmade by our artisans, so measurements may vary by a few millimetres.
| Overall length | 900 mm 35.4 in |
|---|---|
| Cube width | 25 mm 1.0 in |
| Handles | 40 mm 1.6 in, one at each end |
| Construction | Corded belt free-turning cubes on a frame |
| Working face | Cube edges catch and lift, do not slide |
| Wood | Urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) solid turned cubes |
| Finish | Natural, unvarnished sanded to a closed grain |
| Technique | Two-handed friction waist marking, deep |
| Body areas | Waist, thigh, arm, back |
Technique
How to work with it
- 01
Oil first, generously
A belt generates friction, not rolling pressure. Dry skin under a belt marks faster than under any roller.
- 02
Wrap and take a handle in each hand
Around the waist, thigh or over the shoulder. The opposing pull does the work — you are not pressing.
- 03
Back and forth, then move
Short runs, then shift the band. Staying in one spot is what overheats the skin.
- 04
Check the skin as you go
Warmth is expected. Redness that does not fade means stop.
Made by hand
We are the workshop, not the middleman
Every KOWÜA tool is turned on our own lathes. We select the timber, cut it, turn it, sand it through progressive grits and finish it by hand. Nothing is bought in and rebranded.
We work with urapán (Fraxinus uhdei) because it is a dense hardwood with a fine closed grain — the surface stays smooth against skin instead of raising fibres after a few washes — and because it takes pressure without splitting.
Buying direct means the price of the factory, custom laser engraving with your clinic’s name, and someone who can actually change the tool if you need a different profile.
Care
Cleaning and sanitising
Never
Do not autoclave, do not soak, do not put it in a dishwasher and do not leave it submerged in disinfectant. Wood is porous — immersion swells the fibre, raises the grain and will crack the piece.
- After each clientWipe off oil residue with a dry or barely damp cloth, while the tool is still warm.
- Disinfect70% alcohol on the surface, then let it air-dry completely.
- StoreDry and flat, away from direct heat and sun.
If the surface ever feels rough, a light pass with fine sandpaper along the grain restores it. That is the advantage of an unvarnished finish: it can be renewed, and there is no coating to chip into a client’s skin.
Before you order
Questions we get
How do I know it is the right size?
It is 900 mm end to end. The working surface is Cube edges. Handle: 40 mm. The full specification table is above.
Can I use it on post-surgical clients?
Only with written clearance from the treating surgeon, who alone decides when a patient may progress from gentle manual lymphatic drainage to firmer tooled work. Clearance timelines vary widely between surgeons and between patients, and we publish none. Never on fresh incisions.
Does it need oil?
Yes. A dry tool on dry skin drags and bruises. Any professional massage oil works; ours are formulated to keep slip without soaking into the wood.
How long does the wood last?
With correct care — no immersion, no autoclave — solid urapán lasts years of daily clinic use. Urapán is a dense hardwood, which is why it holds a working edge instead of denting.
Will it mark the skin?
Redness and warmth during a session are expected. Bruising is not — it means too much pressure, or a tool too deep for that tissue. Treatment should never be painful.
Can I get my clinic’s name on it?
Yes. We laser-engrave logos and names from 10 pieces. See wholesale tiers and engraving.
Do you ship outside Colombia?
Yes, worldwide with tracking. For orders of 10 pieces or more we quote freight directly.
Which tool comes next?
Depends what you already have. Our wood therapy tool guide ranks every surface we make by depth and shows where each one belongs in a session.
Buying for a clinic or academy?
Wholesale starts at ten pieces
Mix and match any references. Discounts from 15%, custom laser engraving with your clinic’s name, and freight quoted directly so you are not paying retail rates.
See wholesale pricing