A distaff is a generic term for either a Small Distaff or a Large Distaff. They are used to spin various resources into thread, twine, rope and cable.
Both distaves convert resources at the same rate; that is, it takes 1 TeppyMinute to spin lint, tow, twine or steel wire into their appropriate resource, regardless of which is used.
| Distaff | Capacity | Footprint |
| Small Distaff | 100 | 10x15 |
| Large Distaff | 300 | 14x22 |
| Resource | Required | Quantity made | Upgrade needed? |
| Twine | 1 Tow | 3 | |
| Thread | 1 Lint | 15 | |
| Rope | 5 Twine | 1 | |
| Cable | 25 Steel Wire | 1 | Pinch Roller |