Welt Cord and Its Uses A cord with a fabric cover is called a welt cord. These are used for a wide variety of upholstery projects such as pillows, sofas, and chairs. Their main function is to hide seams in fabric especially around corners and between materials that vary in thickness or density. DAPA Products … Continue reading
Using Metal Tacking Strips It can be a challenge to upholster furniture, but metal tacking strips can help. They’re placed beneath the furniture fabric and there are three kinds. Upholstery Strips For a straight edge on your upholstery, use upholstery tack strips. They don’t require staples and work great with more visible areas. Here’s how … Continue reading
Jasper, AL – DAPA Products, manufacturer of upholstery and fenestration products, shares ideas on how to take upholstered furniture and furnishings to the next level with welt cords. DAPA Products innovated the industry with the launch of Foam Welt Cord and Foam Screen Spline, which reduced the incidents of carpal tunnel syndrome in workers who … Continue reading
If you’d like to make custom holiday pillows, you can use welt cord, which is also known as piping, and can be obtained from welt cord suppliers. Here’s a few tips on how to get started using the welt cord in your custom holiday pillow project. 1. Fabric Type and Size Choose a wide cord … Continue reading
Ideas to Add Piping to Your Projects What is it that makes a decorating project stand out? Trimmings! Well-chosen accents make all the difference and show off your creativity. Braided welt cord makes an easy, yet stunning, statement that makes friends ask, “you made that?” Braided cord manufacturing companies like DAPA Products makes a variety … Continue reading
Furniture as we know it today was influenced from previous cultures and periods throughout the world. For instance, during the Middle Ages, they began to experiment with welted cushions. Even the Spanish Court showcased elaborately decorated cushions using welting. In France, welted cushions were used in decorating furniture for the king. We can state that, … Continue reading
Different types of welt piping can add the perfect touch to upholstered furniture, cushions, and pillows. The options for welt piping can be overwhelming when it comes time to choose the kind you would like for your DIY project. Let’s consider the different options and questions you will be faced with for your next project, … Continue reading
A welt cord is a cord with a fabric cover sewn over it. Attached to the seams of upholstery pieces such as pillows, sofas and chairs, welt cords lend a finished, more tailored look. When deciding between the type of welt cord to use in upholstered pieces, DAPA Products offers a buying guide to make … Continue reading
With summer quickly breezing in, updating and revamping your patio furniture for all those cookouts and parties is a must. Since the furniture will be on your patio or outdoor area, you want to choose a frame and cushions that are durable. Most cording for outside furniture is made from foam, which lasts in any … Continue reading
Foam welt cord that is made from polyethylene foam is ideal for upholstery and cushions. It is also well suited for double bead sewing for the surface of frame boats. Merits of Foam Welt Cord Foam is more convenient than other types of welt cord. PE and vinyl materials have their uses, but foam welt … Continue reading
What is a Welt Cord? The edging seams of a cushion emphasize its silhouette and add strength to its frame. This edging, which is a cord, is made in varying degrees of thicknesses. This will depend upon its type: Tinsel, fabric, string, or elastic, string, thing or twisted material. This cording work also serves to … Continue reading
Welt cords follow the seam of sofas, chairs, and pillows to provide a tailored look. They are simply a cord covered in fabric and include contrasting welts and self welts. A self welt is the same fabric as the upholstery while a contrasting welt is made from a different fabric. The Difference Between Cording And … Continue reading
Although the furniture industry styles, colors, and looks change from year to year, one thing remains the same. We’ve produced quality upholstery supplies for several years. We’ve been a leader in extruded plastic products and Braided Welt Cord. Our knowledge and expertise in the upholstery industry has been based on our commitment to quality and … Continue reading
The involuntary solution was intended to increase consumer safety from cigarette-caused fires. In 1978, the Upholstered Furniture Action Council was founded to make furniture more resistant to catch fire. Since its inception, there is a significant reduction of household fires. According to government journals, there is a 73 percent decline in cigarette-caused home fires. UFAC … Continue reading