Plystrip 3 teeth 1.5 metre length strips

3-Tooth Metal Upholstery Plystrip, 1.5 Metre Length

3-Tooth Metal Upholstery Plystrip is a flexible furniture fastening strip designed to create neat, concealed fabric seams on sofas, chairs and upholstered furniture panels.

Commonly known as Plygrip, this upholstery tacking strip features a three-tooth gripping profile that holds the fabric edge within a concealed fastening. Its flexible construction allows it to follow suitable curves and corners, making it particularly useful for outside sofa backs, chair arms and shaped furniture sections.

5-metre lengths, available individually or in quantities of 267 strips. They provide a convenient alternative to continuous rolls where fixed-length sections are preferred.

For other hidden upholstery fastening methods, see Tacking Strips category.

Product Specifications and Features

• Product: 3-Tooth Metal Plystrip.
• Material: Metal.
• Profile: Flexible three-tooth gripping strip.
• Length: 1500mm (1.5 metres).
• Quantity options: Each or 267 strips.
• Fixing: Suitable upholstery staples.
• Applications: Outside sofa backs, chair arms and shaped upholstery panels.
• Primary purpose: Producing blind seams and concealed upholstery edges.

The three-tooth gripping profile allows the edge of the fabric to be secured without leaving a visible row of staples along the finished upholstery.

Unlike rigid furniture tack strips, the flexible metal construction follows suitable curved surfaces while maintaining a consistent gripping edge.

Applications for 3-Tooth Upholstery Plystrip

Plystrip is particularly useful when finishing upholstered furniture where conventional back-tacking methods may be difficult to use.

Typical applications include:

• Outside sofa backs: Creating a clean, concealed seam around upholstered rear panels.
• Chair outside arms: Securing fabric along straight or curved arm sections.
• Curved furniture panels: Following shaped upholstery edges and rounded corners.
• Furniture restoration: Replacing damaged or missing original metal gripping strips.
• Production upholstery: Providing a repeatable concealed finish across furniture designs.

The flexibility of the metal strip makes it particularly useful around gentle curves and shaped furniture edges.

For continuous lengths and larger upholstery projects, consider the 3-Tooth Metal Plygrip, 25 Metre Roll.

Fitting Metal Plystrip for Concealed Upholstery Seams

The Plystrip is positioned along the intended finishing edge and fixed securely to a suitable furniture frame with upholstery staples.

The fabric edge is then positioned inside the gripping section, which is carefully closed to hold the material and create a neat blind seam.

Accurate positioning and even fabric tension are important for producing a consistent finish, particularly around curves and corners.

The Upholstery Hammers & Mallets and Pliers, Stretchers & Pincers provide additional tools for positioning and closing suitable metal upholstery profiles.

Before completing a furniture panel, test a short section with the intended covering fabric to confirm that the gripping teeth hold securely without marking or damaging the material.

3-Tooth or 5-Tooth Plystrip?

The 3-tooth version offers a flexible gripping profile suitable for concealed fabric seams around furniture backs, arms and shaped panels.

The 5-Tooth Metal Plystrip, 1.5 Metre Length provides an alternative gripping arrangement, also available in individual lengths and bulk quantities.

The correct profile depends on the upholstery fabric, the furniture construction and the required seam finish. Additional teeth should not automatically be interpreted as a stronger or more suitable fastening for every material.

For straight furniture sections, the 30" Metal Upholstery Tack Strip and 30" Plastic-Covered Metal Tack Strip provide alternative concealed fixing methods.

Cardboard back-tacking is another traditional option. see 1/2" Cardboard Tack Strip, 137 Metre Roll for suitable straight upholstery edges.

3-Tooth Metal Upholstery Plystrip is a flexible furniture tacking strip designed to create neat, concealed fabric seams on upholstered sofa backs, chair arms and shaped furniture panels.

The three-tooth metal gripping profile can be bent around suitable curves and corners, allowing upholstery fabric to be secured within a concealed fastening without exposed staples or tacks.

Product specifications:

• Product type: 3-tooth metal upholstery Plystrip.
• Length: 1.5 metres (1500mm).
• Quantity options: Individual strip or 267 strips.
• Construction: Flexible metal gripping profile.
• Fixing method: Secured with suitable upholstery staples.
• Applications: Outside backs, outside arms, curved panels and furniture corners.
• Finish: Concealed upholstery seams and blind fabric edges.

These ready-cut upholstery tacking strips are suitable for professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers and restoration workshops requiring consistent concealed-edge finishes.

For longer continuous lengths, see the 3-Tooth Metal Plygrip, 25 Metre Roll. Alternatively, see 5-Tooth Metal Plystrip for a different gripping profile.

For straight furniture edges, consider 30" Metal Upholstery Tack Strips or 1/2" Cardboard Back-Tacking Strips.

Complete your project with suitable Upholstery Staples, Staple Guns & Tackers and the complete Tacking Strips range.