Plystrip 5 teeth 1.5 metre length strips 267 Strips

5-Tooth Metal Upholstery Plystrip, 1.5 Metre Length

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

Commonly referred to as metal Plygrip, this upholstery tacking strip incorporates a five-tooth gripping profile that secures the fabric within a concealed channel. Its flexible metal construction allows the strip to follow suitable curves and corners, making it particularly useful around outside sofa backs, chair arms and shaped upholstery sections.

Unlike conventional cardboard back-tacking strips, Plystrip grips the final fabric edge within its toothed profile rather than relying on a folded cardboard edge.

Supplied in pre-cut 1.5-metre lengths, Status Fabrics offers individual strips or quantities of 267 for professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers and restoration workshops.

For other concealed fastening options, see Upholstery Tacking Strips.

Specifications

• Product: 5-Tooth Metal Upholstery Plystrip.
• Material: Metal.
• Profile: Flexible five-tooth gripping strip.
• Length: 1500mm (1.5 metres).
• Quantity options: Each or 267 strips.
• Fixing method: Suitable upholstery staples.
• Applications: Outside sofa backs, chair arms, curved furniture panels and blind seams.
• Purpose: Creating concealed upholstery fabric edges without visible fixings.

The five-tooth profile provides additional individual gripping points compared with the three-tooth alternative.

This can be useful for certain upholstery applications, although the actual holding performance depends on the fabric thickness, weave, strip installation and furniture construction.

The straight 1.5-metre format is convenient for repeated furniture production and can be cut to suit shorter sections.

Applications for 5-Tooth Upholstery Plystrip

Flexible metal Plystrip is particularly useful when the final upholstery panel must be secured without leaving exposed fastening lines.

Typical applications include:

• Outside sofa backs: Creating concealed seams along suitable straight and curved back sections.
• Chair outside arms: Securing covering fabric around shaped arm panels.
• Curved furniture edges: Following suitable contours where rigid tack strips are impractical.
• Rounded corners: Forming small fabric joins around upholstered furniture corners.
• Furniture restoration: Replacing damaged or missing original Plygrip profiles.
• Production upholstery: Achieving consistent concealed-edge finishes across repeated furniture designs.

For covering materials,

Delicate weaves, loose fabrics and certain coated materials may require testing before installation to ensure the gripping teeth do not damage the covering.

Fitting Metal Plystrip for Concealed Seams

The Plystrip is secured along the intended finishing line using suitable staples driven into an appropriate furniture frame.

The final upholstery fabric edge is positioned within the metal gripping channel, which is then carefully closed to retain the fabric and conceal the fixing.

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

For installation,

The Upholstery Hammers & Mallets and Pliers, Stretchers & Pincers provide additional equipment for suitable metal upholstery finishing applications.

Before completing a furniture panel, test a short length with the intended fabric to confirm the teeth provide sufficient grip without causing damage.

5-Tooth or 3-Tooth Metal Plystrip?

The 3-Tooth Metal Upholstery Plystrip, 1.5 Metre Length provides an alternative gripping arrangement in the same straight-length format.

The five-tooth version has more individual gripping points, but this does not automatically make it suitable for every thicker or heavier upholstery fabric.

The correct choice depends on fabric type, thickness, required flexibility and the furniture construction.

For customers who prefer continuous material rather than ready-cut strips, the 3-Tooth Metal Plygrip, 25 Metre Roll allows custom lengths to be cut for varied furniture sections.

For straight concealed edges, consider 30" Metal Tack Strips or the alternative 30" Plastic-Covered Metal Tack Strip.

5-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.

It has a five-tooth metal gripping profile. This upholstery Plygrip strip can follow suitable curves and corners while holding the fabric within a concealed fastening channel. It is particularly useful where a clean blind seam is required without visible staples or tacks.

Product specifications:

• Material: Flexible metal upholstery gripping strip.
• Profile: 5-tooth Plystrip.
• Length: 1.5 metres (1500mm).
• Quantity options: Individual strip or 267 strips.
• Fixing method: Suitable upholstery staples.
• Applications: Outside sofa backs, chair arms, curved panels and furniture corners.
• Finish: Concealed fabric seams and hidden upholstery fixings.

The ready-cut lengths are convenient for furniture manufacturing, restoration and professional upholstery workshops requiring consistent finishing materials.

For an alternative gripping profile, see the 3-Tooth Metal Plystrip or the continuous 3-Tooth Metal Plygrip, 25 Metre Roll.

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

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