10oz Hessian cloth

10oz Medium-Weave Upholstery Hessian, 40" & 72" Wide

10oz Medium-Weave Upholstery Hessian is a general-purpose natural jute fabric widely used in traditional furniture upholstery and restoration.

Also known as burlap, this woven upholstery cloth provides a practical foundation layer for sofas, chairs and other upholstered furniture. Its medium weave offers a useful balance between flexibility and support, making it suitable for a broad range of work on furniture seats, backs and arms.

Available in both 40" and 72" widths,

For other grades and upholstery fabrics, see Hessian & Lining Cloths range.

Product Specifications

• Material: Natural jute hessian.
• Weight: 10oz.
• Weave: Medium.
• Available widths: 40" (102cm) and 72" (183cm) approximately.
• Supply options: Per metre or 50-metre roll.
• Applications: Traditional upholstery, spring covering, padding support and furniture restoration.

This medium-weave hessian is a workshop material where a traditional woven fabric foundation is required. The appropriate use depends on the supporting springs or webbing, upholstery fillings and finished furniture construction.

Applications in Traditional Upholstery

10oz upholstery hessian is commonly used as an internal cloth layer, providing a foundation for traditional padding and helping retain suitable fillings.

Typical applications include:

• Chair seats: Covering appropriate spring or webbing arrangements before further upholstery work.
• Sofa seats: Forming internal foundation layers on suitable furniture frames.
• Upholstered arms: Supporting and shaping traditional fillings.
• Furniture backs: Providing a woven backing or internal upholstery layer.
• Antique restoration: Replacing deteriorated hessian while preserving traditional construction methods.
• General furniture repairs: Rebuilding worn foundation and padding layers.

When working with loose upholstery hair or coir, the hessian may be combined with suitable Natural Hair & Coir Fillings.

For additional padding, see Felts & Wadding range.

Choosing Between 40" and 72" Hessian

The correct fabric width can make a significant difference to material usage and fitting.

40" Wide Hessian

The 40" (approximately 102cm) width is used for traditional chair upholstery, arms, smaller furniture backs and narrower seat sections.

It is also convenient for restoration work where only relatively small quantities are required.

72" Wide Hessian

The 72" (approximately 183cm) width is particularly useful for sofas, broad seats, large backs and furniture panels where a continuous fabric section is preferable.

Using wider hessian can reduce unnecessary joins, simplify cutting and help maintain consistent tension across larger areas.

Measure the furniture carefully and allow sufficient fabric for turning, stretching and fixing around the frame.

Comparing Hessian Weights

Different hessian grades serve different purposes in traditional upholstery.

The 7oz Open-Weave Hessian is a lighter cloth commonly used as scrim for retaining hair and coir fillings.

This 10oz medium-weave hessian provides a option for general upholstery foundations on seats, backs and arms.

For a denser cloth, the 12oz Tight-Weave Hessian offers a heavier weave in a 72" width.

The 15oz Very Tight-Weave Hessian is suited to applications requiring a particularly traditional foundation cloth.

The correct choice should reflect the original furniture construction, the amount of tension required and the type of padding being retained.

For fine traditional upholstery work, 100% Natural Linen Scrim provides an alternative natural-fibre material.

Cutting and Fitting Hessian

Before fitting, inspect the furniture frame, springs and webbing to ensure the underlying structure is secure.

Position the hessian evenly, allowing sufficient material around the edges for appropriate fixing. Apply consistent tension without unnecessarily distorting the cloth or the springs beneath it.

Use suitable Upholstery Staples or traditional upholstery tacks according to the frame construction.

For cutting woven hessian accurately, see Upholstery Shears & Snips.

As a natural woven fabric, hessian can fray along cut edges, so allow adequate material for secure fixing and finishing.

10oz Medium-Weave Upholstery Hessian is a natural jute cloth used for traditional furniture upholstery, restoration and internal furniture construction.

Also known as burlap, this medium-weight upholstery hessian is suitable for covering springs, supporting traditional fillings and forming foundation layers in upholstered seats, backs and arms.

Product specifications:

• Material: Natural jute hessian.
• Weight: 10oz.
• Weave: Medium.
• Width options: 40" (approximately 102cm) and 72" (approximately 183cm).
• Supply: Per linear metre or 50-metre roll.
• Applications: Traditional upholstery, chair seats, sofa backs, arms, spring covering and foundation layers.

The 40" width is suitable for many chairs and smaller furniture sections, while the 72" width is particularly useful for larger sofa frames where fewer fabric joins are required.

For alternative weights, see 7oz Hessian, 12oz Hessian and 15oz Hessian.

Complete your project with suitable Hair & Coir Fillings, Upholstery Staples and Upholstery Shears.

see Hessian & Lining Cloths range for complementary upholstery materials.