Cotton tape (50mtr roll)

Cotton Upholstery Tape, 13mm to 50mm, 50 Metre Roll

Cotton Upholstery Tape is a versatile, non-elastic woven tape suitable for fabric ties, seam reinforcement, edge binding and general upholstery sewing.

Supplied in 50-metre rolls, this cotton tape is available in four widths and three colours, making it useful for loose-cover manufacturing, cushion making, curtain work and professional furniture upholstery.

Its woven construction provides a practical material for creating securing loops, reinforcing suitable fabric joins and finishing selected raw edges without the stretch associated with narrow sewing elastic.

For complementary products, browse Status Fabrics' Tapes & Elastic range.

Product Specifications

• Material: Woven cotton.
• Type: Non-elastic upholstery and sewing tape.
• Roll length: 50 metres.
• Available widths: 13mm, 19mm, 25mm and 50mm.
• Available colours: Black, Natural/Unbleached and White.
• Applications: Fabric ties, reinforcement, loops, binding and soft furnishings.
• Supply: Per 50-metre roll.

The choice of width depends on the amount of stitching area required, how visible the tape will be and whether it needs to fit inside a narrow seam or casing.

Choosing the Correct Cotton Tape Width

13mm Cotton Tape

The narrowest option, suitable for small fabric ties, small securing loops, lightweight soft furnishings and narrow seam reinforcement where space is limited.

19mm Cotton Tape

A useful intermediate width for loose-cover ties, cushion fastenings and general sewing applications where additional stitching area is desirable without using a particularly wide tape.

25mm Cotton Tape

A practical general-purpose width for furniture-cover ties, reinforcing fabric joins, making securing loops and binding suitable edges.

50mm Cotton Tape

The widest option in the range, offering a surface for broad fabric reinforcement, larger loops and suitable upholstery or soft-furnishing straps.

Wider tape creates additional bulk when folded or enclosed within seams, so the finished construction should be checked before selecting a size.

Applications in Upholstery and Soft Furnishings

Cotton tape has several useful applications in furniture manufacturing and general workroom sewing.

• Loose covers: Creating fabric ties that help retain removable sofa and chair covers.
• Cushions: Making suitable cushion ties and securing loops.
• Seam reinforcement: Supporting selected seams and reducing unwanted stretching along fabric joins.
• Edge binding: Covering suitable raw edges where the tape width allows adequate folding and stitching.
• Valances and skirts: Providing attachment ties and loops.
• Curtain and pelmet work: Producing suitable fabric fastenings and reinforcement.
• Furniture restoration: Replacing worn cotton ties or reinforcing existing textile components.

For related sewing materials, explore Sewing Threads & Twines.

Selecting Black, Natural or White Cotton Tape

Black cotton tape is useful with darker furniture coverings and linings, particularly where ties or loops may remain visible.

Natural or unbleached cotton tape suits traditional upholstery, calico, neutral-coloured linings and applications where a natural woven appearance is preferred.

White cotton tape is suited to pale loose covers, light-coloured linings, bedding and suitable soft-furnishing projects.

When making visible ties, compare the selected tape colour with the actual upholstery fabric rather than relying on a screen representation.

Sewing and Finishing Cotton Tape

Cotton tape can be sewn directly into suitable fabric seams or used to form ties, loops and reinforcing sections.

When attaching a tie, position it within a suitably reinforced seam and use stitching appropriate to the covering material and intended tension.

Raw ends should be folded, stitched or enclosed within a seam to help reduce fraying during use.

For cutting and preparation, see Upholstery Shears & Snips and Measuring & Marking Tools.

This is non-elastic cotton tape and should not be confused with load-bearing furniture webbing or elasticated sewing tape. No certified strength rating is specified, so suitability for demanding or safety-critical applications should not be assumed.

Cotton Tape, Elastic or Hook & Loop?

Cotton tape is best suited to non-stretch ties, binding, loops and seam reinforcement.

For gathered or flexible edges on removable furniture covers, consider Black 6mm Upholstery Elastic or White 9mm Upholstery Elastic.

For fastenings that need to open and close repeatedly, the Sew-On Hook & Loop Tape provides an alternative to permanent sewn ties.

The correct material depends on whether the finished application needs flexibility, reinforcement or a reusable fastening.

Cotton Upholstery Tape is a versatile, non-elastic woven tape used for fabric ties, seam reinforcement, edge binding and general soft-furnishing work.

Available in four widths and three colours, this practical cotton tape is suitable for professional upholsterers, loose-cover makers, curtain workrooms and furniture manufacturers.

Product specifications:

• Material: Woven cotton.
• Roll length: 50 metres.
• Widths: 13mm, 19mm, 25mm and 50mm.
• Colours: Black, Natural/Unbleached and White.
• Construction: Non-elastic woven tape.
• Applications: Loose-cover ties, cushion ties, seam reinforcement, fabric loops and binding suitable raw edges.
• Supply: Sold by the 50-metre roll.

The narrower widths are useful for small ties and small loops, while wider options provide additional stitching area for fabric reinforcement and larger securing straps.

Cotton tape is particularly useful for making removable furniture-cover ties or reinforcing selected seams without introducing stretch.

For elasticated fabric edges, see the Black 6mm Elastic and White 9mm Elastic.

For reusable fastenings, consider Sew-On Hook & Loop Tape or Self-Adhesive Hook & Loop Tape.

see the complete Tapes & Elastic range for related sewing and upholstery supplies.