7oz Hessian cloth 40″ wide

7oz Open-Weave Upholstery Scrim Hessian, 40" Wide

7oz Open-Weave Upholstery Scrim Hessian is a lightweight natural jute fabric used in traditional furniture upholstery to cover, contain and shape loose hair and coir fillings.

Commonly referred to as scrim hessian, this open-weave cloth is particularly useful where a flexible fabric layer needs to follow the contours of upholstery padding without excessively compressing the underlying filling.

Supplied in a 40" width (approximately 102cm), Status Fabrics offers this traditional upholstery scrim by the linear metre or in complete 50-metre rolls.

For alternative weights and weaves, see Hessian & Lining Cloths range.

Product Specifications

• Material: Natural woven jute.
• Fabric weight: 7oz.
• Weave: Open.
• Width: 40" (approximately 102cm).
• Supply: Per metre or 50-metre roll.
• Alternative name: Scrim hessian.
• Applications: Hair and coir retention, covering traditional fillings and shaped upholstery.

Unlike heavier foundation hessians, this lightweight cloth is intended primarily as a covering layer over suitable fillings rather than as a structural support across a spring arrangement.

Applications for 7oz Scrim Hessian

Traditional upholsterers use open-weave scrim to contain loose fibres and maintain the shape of natural fillings.

Typical applications include:

• Hair-filled chair seats: Covering shaped upholstery hair beneath subsequent padding layers.
• Coir upholstery: Helping retain coir fibres and control the finished profile.
• Sofa and chair arms: Following shaped padding on traditional furniture.
• Upholstered backs: Providing a lightweight covering over appropriate loose fillings.
• Antique furniture restoration: Replacing deteriorated scrim while maintaining traditional construction methods.
• Shaped upholstery work: Controlling fillings around suitable curves and contours.

Its relatively open weave makes the material easier to manipulate around irregular shapes than some heavier, densely woven hessians.

Comparing 7oz, 10oz, 12oz and 15oz Hessian

The 10oz Medium-Weave Hessian provides a general-purpose foundation cloth in 40" and 72" widths.

For a heavier, closer-woven option, the 12oz Tight-Weave Hessian is available in a generous 72" width.

The 15oz Heavy-Duty Hessian features a very tight weave, making it suitable for applications requiring a denser fabric barrier.

This 7oz open-weave scrim is better suited to covering and shaping suitable traditional fillings where flexibility is important.

For specialist natural-fibre restoration, 100% Natural Linen Scrim provides an alternative material.

Cutting and Fitting Scrim Hessian

Measure the upholstered area before ordering, allowing sufficient fabric to follow the padding contours and secure around the furniture frame.

Spread and shape the hair or coir evenly before positioning the scrim. Apply enough tension to retain the filling without flattening the intended upholstery profile.

For accurate cutting, use suitable Upholstery Shears & Snips.

Depending on the traditional upholstery construction, the cloth may be secured using appropriate Upholstery Staples or tacks.

As with other woven jute fabrics, allow for potential fraying at cut edges.

Before rebuilding older furniture, check that the underlying springs, webbing and frame are sound. Lightweight scrim should not be relied upon to compensate for damaged structural support.

7oz Open-Weave Upholstery Scrim Hessian is a lightweight natural jute fabric used for covering and retaining traditional upholstery hair, coir and other suitable loose fillings.

Also known as scrim hessian, its open woven construction makes it easier to shape over padded furniture sections, helping hold fillings in position while maintaining the intended contours of upholstered seats, arms and backs.

Product specifications:

• Material: Natural woven jute hessian.
• Weight: 7oz.
• Weave: Open.
• Width: 40" (approximately 102cm).
• Supply options: Per linear metre or 50-metre roll.
• Applications: Hair and coir covering, filling retention, shaped upholstery and furniture restoration.

This lightweight scrim is intended for covering upholstery fillings rather than acting as the main structural support over springs.

For traditional foundation cloths, compare the 10oz Medium-Weave Hessian, 12oz Tight-Weave Hessian and 15oz Heavy-Duty Hessian.

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

see full Hessian & Lining Cloths range for related traditional upholstery materials.