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
The practice of welting, also known as piping or cording, in upholstery dates back to medieval times and has evolved through various cultures, including the elaborate cushion decorations of the Spanish Court and French royalty. Today, welting continues to captivate both designers and consumers, offering a blend of aesthetic appeal and functional benefits that remain … 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
Welt cords are vital components when it comes to constructing upholstered furniture, and they have both aesthetic as well as functional value. If you are a distributor, the following information will also be useful to get into dialogue with builders and manufacturers – welt cords do all look rather similar until they differ significantly in … 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 Welting Cording consists … 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
Every upholstery application is unique in its own way. There is a great need to get custom upholstery products manufactured. In order to get great custom upholstery braided welt cord or other products, align yourself with a great company. Here are some factors to consider when selecting a company for your custom supplies. 1. Referrals … Continue reading
