Recon Front Edge Profile (2mtr length)

Recon Foam Upholstery Front Edge Profile, 2 Metre Length

Recon Foam Upholstery Front Edge Profile is a firm furniture edging component intended for shaping and supporting the front edges of upholstered sofas, chairs and seat bases.

Manufactured from reconstituted foam, commonly known as recon foam, this preformed upholstery profile provides a dense, supportive foundation beneath the finished furniture covering. It is particularly useful where a furniture design requires a consistent front-edge shape rather than ordinary soft cushioning foam.

Supplied in individual 2-metre straight lengths, the recon front edge profile can be cut to suit suitable furniture sections, making it used for new furniture production, upholstery repairs and restoration projects.

For alternative edge shapes and materials, browse Status Fabrics' Upholstery Profiles & Edge Rolls.

Specifications

• Product: Recon Front Edge Profile.
• SKU: AP38.
• Material: Reconstituted foam.
• Product type: Preformed furniture front-edge strip.
• Length: 2000mm (2 metres).
• Supply: Sold individually.
• Primary applications: Upholstered seat fronts and suitable furniture-frame edges.
• Typical users: Professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers and restoration workshops.

Recon foam is produced by bonding pieces of foam into a dense, supportive material. Its firm construction makes it useful for upholstery applications where consistent shaping and resistance to compression are desirable.

The preformed strip provides a practical alternative to cutting a shaped front edge from a larger foam block, particularly when working with repeated furniture designs.

The final edge appearance and firmness will depend on the complete upholstery construction, including the underlying frame, surrounding padding and finished covering.

Applications for Recon Front Edge Profiles

Firm foam front-edge profiles are used in furniture manufacturing and reupholstery where the edge of the seat base requires a defined shape beneath the upholstery.

Typical applications include:

• Sofa seat fronts: Creating a consistent edge along suitable upholstered seat-base sections.
• Armchair seat fronts: Providing a firm profile beneath the finished covering.
• Furniture restoration: Replacing damaged, worn or compressed front-edge padding.
• Upholstered furniture borders: Forming a defined edge where the profile suits the design.
• Production upholstery: Maintaining consistent shaping across repeated furniture models.

The firm recon construction helps provide support at the front of the furniture while allowing the profile to be blended into adjoining cushioning materials.

For a smoother upholstered finish, additional Polyester Wadding may be applied where appropriate. Wadding should be secured to foam using compatible Status Fabrics Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive to help prevent movement and bunching during cover fitting.

Cutting and Fitting a Recon Foam Front Edge

Before installation, measure the furniture frame and confirm that the existing construction can accommodate the selected profile.

The recon strip should be cut to the required length using suitable foam-cutting equipment. Where multiple lengths are required, accurate preparation will help achieve consistent joins and reduce visible changes in the finished edge.

For workshop cutting and preparation, see Knives & Foam Cutters and Measuring & Marking Tools.

The profile should be positioned to follow the intended furniture-front shape and secured using an attachment method compatible with reconstituted foam and the supporting frame.

Where adhesive fixing is appropriate, select a suitable product from the Upholstery Adhesives range.

Before applying the final upholstery covering, check that the front-edge profile blends smoothly into adjoining foam and padding without raised joints or abrupt transitions.

Recon Front Edge Profile or Alternative Furniture Edging?

The Recon Flange Roll is a firm reconstituted foam edging product supplied by the metre or in 25-metre rolls. Its flexible flanged construction provides an alternative where the furniture design requires a rolled edging material.

For a different preformed foam shape, consider the CC1 Polyfoam D-Shape Edge Strip, measuring 50mm wide x 25mm deep and supplied in 2-metre lengths.

The Polyfoam Edge Flange provides a firm closed-cell foam alternative measuring 25mm across x 35mm high.

For traditional furniture constructions requiring paper-based edging, see Firm Paper Stitch Edge Roll.

The most suitable profile depends on the required cross-section, finished edge firmness, furniture design and attachment method.

Recon Foam Upholstery Front Edge Profile is a firm, preformed furniture edging strip made for shaping and supporting the front edges of upholstered seat bases, sofas and chairs.

Supplied in straight 2-metre lengths, this reconstituted foam profile provides a practical solution for creating a consistent furniture front edge beneath the final padding and upholstery covering. Its firm construction makes it particularly useful for professional upholstery, furniture manufacturing and restoration.

Product specifications:

• Product reference: AP38.
• Material: Reconstituted foam (recon).
• Product type: Preformed upholstery front-edge profile.
• Length: 2 metres (2000mm).
• Supply: Sold individually.
• Applications: Sofa and chair seat fronts, upholstered furniture borders and suitable frame edges.
• Suitable for: Furniture manufacturing, professional upholstery and restoration.

Recon foam provides a firm, supportive alternative to softer upholstery padding where a defined front-edge shape is required.

For alternative profiles, compare the Recon Flange Roll, CC1 Polyfoam D-Shape Edge Strip and Polyfoam Edge Flange.

For additional padding and finishing, explore Upholstery Foam Sheets, Polyester Wadding and the complete Profiles & Edge Rolls range.