Bendi Sticks by Kaiko - Flex Your Creativity, Calm Your Mind
Six textures. Endless ways to bend, build & create.
BENDI Sticks are flexible, textured sensory tools made for bending, shaping, building and creating.
Each set includes six different textures, adding tactile variety as you bend, curve, twist and reshape them. The flexible internal metal core provides gentle resistance and holds its shape, making BENDI Sticks satisfying in the hands while opening up loads of creative possibilities.
Use them individually, twist them together, create letters, shapes and structures, or pair them with their slimmer, smoother cousin, BENDI Noodles. Available in two colourways.
IMPORTANT: Please read Helpful to Know below before purchasing for guidance on appropriate use and how to get the best lifespan from your BENDI Sticks.
Choosing the Right Fit
BENDI Sticks are a great choice if you enjoy texture, gentle resistance and open-ended movement.
Unlike a traditional fidget with one repetitive action, BENDI Sticks invite you to change what you're doing with them. Bend. Shape. Twist. Build. Pull them apart and start again.
The six different surfaces also mean you can explore which textures feel satisfying, seek out favourites or move between different tactile input.
If you prefer something smooth and slimmer, try our BENDI Noodles. Or combine the two. Their different thicknesses and finishes make them great companions for building, wrapping, shaping and creating.
Helpful to Know
BENDI Sticks are designed to be bent, shaped and reshaped, but there’s an important difference between reshaping them and repeatedly flexing the exact same spot backwards and forwards.
Inside each BENDI Stick is a fine metal core. Like any thin metal, repeatedly bending it back and forth at the same point causes metal fatigue and will eventually cause the internal metal to break. If one spot is flexed repeatedly, this can happen quite quickly.
We know that repetitive back-and-forth bend can be incredibly satisfying! Just be aware that using your BENDI Stick this way will significantly shorten its lifespan.
For the longest life, use the whole length of the Stick to create curves, loops, shapes and structures, and vary where you bend it rather than repeatedly hinging the same spot.
Breakage of the internal metal caused by repeated bending in one location is considered wear and tear, rather than a manufacturing fault, and is not covered under warranty.
Please inspect regularly. If the silicone becomes damaged, the internal metal breaks, or you can see or feel metal beginning to protrude through the silicone, stop using it and discard safely.
Who It Helps
- People who seek tactile input and enjoy exploring different textures
- Those who like resistance and movement through their hands
- People who enjoy creating, constructing and experimenting rather than using a tool in one prescribed way
- Those who find having something purposeful to manipulate helpful during learning, work, meetings or downtime
- People who enjoy fine motor and two-handed activities
They can also be used for creating letters, numbers, shapes and patterns, making them a useful hands-on tool for learning and fine motor activities.
What Makes It Special
- Six different textures in every set
- Flexible internal metal core lets you bend and hold shapes
- Gentle resistance as you manipulate and reshape
- Bend, curve, twist, wrap, intertwine and create
- Use individually or combine several together
- Open-ended rather than having one prescribed movement
- Great for tactile exploration and creative, hands-on use
- Available in two colourways
- Pair with BENDI Noodles for a mix of textured, smooth, thicker and slimmer profiles
Specs & FAQs
What's included?
One set of six BENDI Sticks, each featuring a different texture.
How big are they?
Approx. 250 mm long × 7 mm wide.
What are they made from?
A silicone outer with a flexible aluminium core.
Do they hold their shape?
Yes. The internal metal allows you to bend and shape the Stick and helps it remain in the position you've created.
Can I combine them?
Absolutely. Twist and intertwine BENDI Sticks with each other, or combine them with our slimmer, smooth BENDI Noodles for even more possibilities.
Can I repeatedly bend them backwards and forwards?
They are designed to be repeatedly reshaped, rather than repeatedly flexed at one fixed point. Concentrated bending in the same location causes metal fatigue and can significantly shorten the product's lifespan. See Helpful to Know above.
Are they suitable for chewing?
No. BENDI Sticks are not designed for oral use.
Materials
Outer: Silicone
Internal core: Aluminium
Size
Approx. 250 mm long × 7 mm wide
Safety
Recommended age: 8+
Not designed for oral use. Supervision recommended. Do not use sharp objects on the silicone.
Inspect regularly and discontinue use immediately if the silicone becomes damaged, the internal metal breaks, or any metal becomes exposed or begins to protrude through the silicone.
