Anti-Slip

Anti-Slip Upholstery Cloth for Cushions and Mattresses

Shop rubberised anti-slip upholstery cloth for helping to prevent loose seat cushions and mattresses from sliding during normal use.

This practical grip fabric is placed between two surfaces rather than permanently attached to the cushion. The textured rubberised material increases friction between the cushion and the furniture platform, helping loose cushions remain more neatly positioned.

Anti-slip cloth may also be described as:

• Non-slip cushion cloth
• Cushion-grip fabric
• Anti-slip matting
• Non-skid upholstery cloth
• Cushion-retaining fabric
• Mattress-grip material
• Rubberised grip cloth
• Sofa cushion anti-slip fabric
• Furniture platform grip cloth

It is suitable for domestic furniture, professional upholstery work, campervan seating, motorhome cushions and beds where unwanted movement is a problem.

60cm-Wide Rubberised Anti-Slip Cloth

The 60cm-Wide Anti-Slip Cushion and Mattress Cloth is a rubberised grip material designed to sit between:

• Loose seat cushions and the platform beneath
• Mattresses and bed frames
• Removable cushions and suitable bench seating
• Upholstered pads and supporting surfaces

The cloth is:

• 60cm wide
• Available by the metre
• Available as a 30-metre roll
• Easy to position beneath removable cushions
• Suitable for cutting to the required length
• Removable when the furniture needs cleaning or maintenance

The 60cm width is suitable for many sofa, chair, bench and mattress applications. Wider seating areas can be covered using more than one carefully positioned section where required.

Anti-Slip Cloth for Sofa and Chair Cushions

Loose seat cushions can gradually move forwards or sideways as the furniture is used.

This is particularly common where:

• The platform cloth is smooth
• The cushion cover has a smooth base
• The seat slopes towards the front
• People regularly move position while seated
• The furniture has separate loose cushions
• The cushions are used on leather or vinyl seating
• The seat is fitted in a moving vehicle

Anti-slip cloth is placed flat on the furniture platform before the cushions are returned to position.

It can help reduce:

• Cushions creeping forwards
• Gaps developing behind seat cushions
• Cushions moving apart
• Regular repositioning
• Uneven-looking furniture
• Movement during normal sitting and standing

The material provides additional grip rather than permanently fixing the cushion to the furniture.

This allows cushions to remain removable for:

• Cleaning
• Turning
• Plumping
• Cover removal
• Interior inspection
• Replacement

Anti-Slip Material for Mattresses

The same rubberised cloth can be positioned between a mattress and a suitable bed base to help reduce sliding.

Potential applications include:

• Domestic bed frames
• Adjustable beds where appropriate
• Campervan beds
• Motorhome mattresses
• Caravan beds
• Boat berths
• Day beds
• Folding beds
• Upholstered bed platforms

Mattress movement can be particularly noticeable on smooth timber, laminated, metal or upholstered bed bases.

Position the cloth so it lies flat beneath the main contact area of the mattress.

It should not interfere with:

• Bed mechanisms
• Ventilation
• Hinges
• Slats
• Fixings
• Safety straps
• Adjustable sections

The bed and mattress should be inspected before installation to ensure that the anti-slip cloth will not obstruct ventilation or moving parts.

Anti-Slip Cloth for Campervans and Motorhomes

Loose cushions and mattresses can move more frequently inside a vehicle because of cornering, braking and general movement during travel.

Anti-slip grip cloth may be useful beneath suitable:

• Campervan seat cushions
• Rock-and-roll bed cushions
• Motorhome dinette cushions
• Removable berth cushions
• Caravan mattresses
• Window-seat cushions
• Boat cushions

It may help keep the upholstered sections better aligned while the seating is in use.

Cushions and mattresses must still be secured separately wherever the vehicle design or safety requirements demand it. Anti-slip cloth should not be treated as a replacement for retaining straps, clips or another positive fixing system.

How to Fit Anti-Slip Cushion Cloth

A straightforward fitting process is:

1. Remove the cushion or mattress.
2. Clean the furniture platform or bed base.
3. Remove dust, crumbs and loose debris.
4. Measure the area requiring additional grip.
5. Cut the anti-slip cloth to the appropriate length.
6. Position it flat on the supporting surface.
7. Avoid folds, creases and overlapping ridges.
8. Return the cushion or mattress to position.
9. Test for movement during normal use.
10. Adjust the cloth where necessary.

The cloth does not normally need to cover every millimetre of the platform. It should cover enough of the main contact area to provide useful grip without protruding beyond the cushion.

Measuring the Required Quantity

The material has a fixed width of 60cm and is available by the linear metre.

To calculate the quantity required:

1. Measure the length of the furniture platform.
2. Measure the depth beneath the cushion.
3. Decide whether one central strip will provide enough coverage.
4. Allow for separate cushions where individual pieces are preferred.
5. Add a small allowance for trimming.
6. Include any additional beds or cushions being treated.

One metre provides a section approximately:

• 60cm wide
• 100cm long

For several items, add the required lengths together before ordering.

A 30-metre roll may be more suitable for:

• Upholstery workshops
• Furniture manufacturers
• Campervan converters
• Bedding manufacturers
• Care and accommodation providers
• Businesses regularly fitting loose cushions

Cutting Anti-Slip Cloth

The cloth can be cut using sharp scissors or suitable upholstery shears.

Browse Upholstery Shears and Fabric-Cutting Tools for professional cutting equipment.

Before cutting:

• Measure the platform carefully
• Mark the required length
• Use a clean, flat work surface
• Keep the cut reasonably square
• Avoid creating narrow sections that may curl or bunch
• Test the cut piece before trimming further

Cutting separate pieces for individual cushions can make future removal and repositioning easier.

Anti-Slip Cloth or Permanent Cushion Fixings?

Anti-slip cloth is suitable where the cushion should remain removable but requires additional grip.

Choose anti-slip cloth where:

• Loose cushions move during use
• A non-permanent solution is preferred
• The cushion needs to be turned or removed
• No sewing or furniture modification is wanted
• A mattress slides on its base

Choose a more positive fixing method where:

• The cushion must remain firmly secured
• The furniture is used inside a moving vehicle
• The cushion repeatedly lifts as well as slides
• The seat design requires attachment
• Significant sideways force is expected

Alternative retaining methods may include:

• Hook-and-loop tape
• Zips
• Clips
• Tie-downs
• Straps
• Sewn retaining panels

Browse Hook-and-Loop Upholstery Tape where a more positive removable fastening system is required.

Anti-Slip Cloth or Anti-Slip Cushion Base?

Anti-slip material can be used in two ways.

It may be:

• Placed as a removable layer beneath an existing cushion
• Incorporated into the base panel when manufacturing a new cushion cover

A removable piece is the simplest solution for existing furniture.

An incorporated anti-slip base may be preferable where:

• New cushion covers are being manufactured
• A permanent professional finish is required
• The cushion is regularly removed
• Loose grip material would be inconvenient
• The cushion shape and construction allow a separate base panel

The correct method depends on the furniture and whether the cushion cover is being repaired, replaced or manufactured from new.

When Anti-Slip Cloth May Not Solve the Problem

Anti-slip fabric can reduce movement but cannot correct every cause of an unstable cushion.

Further investigation may be needed where:

• The cushion is too small for the furniture
• The foam has permanently compressed
• The cushion cover is stretched or oversized
• The seat platform slopes excessively
• The supporting springs or webbing have failed
• The furniture frame is damaged
• The cushion has an incorrect shape
• The mattress does not fit the bed frame

Browse Foam Cut to Size where cushion interiors need replacing or correcting.

Also inspect Upholstery Springs and Webbing where the furniture platform feels uneven, soft or unsupported.

Platform Cloth and Furniture Linings

Anti-slip cloth is intended to provide grip. It performs a different function from ordinary platform cloth, Corovin or furniture base cloth.

Traditional platform cloth is used to:

• Cover the area beneath loose cushions
• Conceal springs and fillings
• Provide a clean finished seating surface
• Protect the internal upholstery
• Coordinate with the furniture cover

Anti-slip cloth is then placed over or incorporated into the platform where additional grip is required.

Browse:

• Platform and Upholstery Lining Cloths
• Platform Cloth, Base Cloth and Furniture Linings

Care and Routine Inspection

Periodically remove the cushions or mattress and inspect the cloth.

Check for:

• Folding
• Bunching
• Dirt and crumbs
• Excessive stretching
• Tears
• Hardened or damaged areas
• Movement away from the required position

Clean the furniture platform and the underside of the cushion before replacing the cloth.

Follow the product-care guidance before using detergents or cleaning chemicals on the rubberised material.

Do not use strong solvents or place the cloth against a surface where the materials may be chemically incompatible.

Trade Anti-Slip Upholstery Cloth

Livedale supplies 60cm-wide anti-slip cushion and mattress cloth to upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, bedding businesses, campervan converters, motorhome specialists and professional repair workshops throughout the UK.

Choose from:

• Material by the metre
• A complete 30-metre workshop roll

Approved trade customers can access preferential pricing across eligible products after registering for a trade account.

Position the material flat between the cushion or mattress and its supporting surface to provide additional grip without permanently attaching the upholstered item.