Jute Webbing

Traditional Jute Upholstery Webbing for Seats, Backs and Springs

Shop traditional jute upholstery webbing for rebuilding chair seats, sofa seats, furniture backs and hand-sprung upholstery foundations.

Livedale supplies 50mm natural jute webbing and black-and-white herringbone upholstery webbing in 33-metre rolls, with bulk-roll options for professional workshops and furniture manufacturers.

These products are also commonly known as:

• Traditional upholstery webbing
• Jute seat webbing
• Chair webbing
• Sofa seat webbing
• Furniture support webbing
• Spring-support webbing
• Natural upholstery webbing
• Black-and-white herringbone webbing

Jute webbing is a firm, non-elastic material traditionally stretched across a furniture frame to form a supportive foundation. It may be used directly beneath upholstery fillings or as the base onto which double cone coil springs are secured.

Choose from:

• 10lb jute upholstery webbing
• Heavier 12lb jute webbing
• Black-and-white cotton and jute herringbone webbing
• British-woven black-and-white upholstery webbing

The correct webbing depends on the furniture construction, required strength, strap spacing and whether it will support springs, fillings or a traditionally upholstered seat or back.

Shop 50mm Jute and Herringbone Upholstery Webbing

50mm 10lb Traditional Jute Upholstery Webbing – 33m Roll

The 50mm 10lb Traditional Jute Upholstery Webbing – 33m Roll is a general-purpose natural webbing used in traditional upholstery.

It may be suitable for:

• Dining-chair seats
• Chair backs
• Light and medium seat foundations
• Footstools
• Furniture repairs
• Supporting suitable upholstery fillings
• Traditional furniture restoration

The 50mm width provides a practical strap size for creating interwoven seat and back foundations.

It is available as a 33-metre roll, with bulk-roll quantities for regular upholstery and production work.

The webbing should be fitted under even tension and secured firmly to sound frame timber.

50mm 12lb Heavy Jute Upholstery Webbing – 33m Roll

The 50mm 12lb Heavy Jute Upholstery Webbing – 33m Roll provides a heavier traditional webbing option.

It may be used for:

• Firm chair and sofa seat foundations
• Supporting traditional coil springs
• Deep upholstered seats
• Footstools and ottomans
• Antique furniture restoration
• Furniture requiring a stronger webbed base

The 12lb webbing is identified by a coloured line running through the weave.

Its heavier construction makes it a suitable choice where more substantial support is required, but the original furniture specification should guide the final selection.

Like the 10lb version, it is 50mm wide and supplied in 33-metre rolls with bulk purchasing options.

50mm Black & White Cotton and Jute Herringbone Webbing – 33m Roll

The 50mm Black & White Cotton and Jute Herringbone Webbing – 33m Roll combines cotton and jute in a strong herringbone weave.

This traditional black-and-white upholstery webbing may be used:

• Beneath double cone springs
• Across dining-chair seats
• Within traditional sofa and chair frames
• As a firm general furniture-support webbing
• For restoration and reproduction furniture

The herringbone construction provides a substantial, closely woven strap suitable for traditional upholstery work.

It is available in 33-metre rolls and bulk-roll quantities.

50mm British-Woven Black & White Upholstery Webbing – 33m Roll

The 50mm British-Woven Black & White Upholstery Webbing – 33m Roll is a premium cotton-and-jute herringbone webbing manufactured in Britain.

It is intended for traditional furniture upholstery, including:

• Supporting hand-tied coil springs
• Dining-chair seat foundations
• Sofa and armchair restoration
• Antique furniture
• High-quality reproduction furniture
• Professional upholstery workshops

Its firm woven construction makes it particularly suitable for traditional seat work where strong, stable support is required.

The product is available in 33-metre rolls and larger trade quantities.

Choosing Between 10lb and 12lb Jute Webbing

The 10lb and 12lb descriptions refer to traditional webbing grades.

Choose 10lb jute webbing where:

• General traditional upholstery support is required
• The original furniture used a lighter webbing
• A chair back or lighter seat is being rebuilt
• The webbing supports fillings rather than heavy coil springs

Choose 12lb jute webbing where:

• A heavier seat foundation is required
• Traditional coil springs will be secured to the webbing
• The furniture carries a greater working load
• The original construction used heavier webbing
• A deeper sofa or armchair seat is being restored

The heavier option is not automatically correct for every seat. Excessively heavy webbing can alter the feel and movement of furniture originally designed with a lighter grade.

Where possible, match the original webbing weight, width and strap arrangement.

Black-and-White Herringbone or Plain Jute Webbing?

Choose plain jute upholstery webbing where:

• Traditional natural webbing is required
• The original furniture used 10lb or 12lb jute
• The webbing will form a seat or back foundation
• A straightforward non-elastic support strap is needed

Choose black-and-white herringbone webbing where:

• The original furniture used a cotton-and-jute weave
• A premium traditional spring-support webbing is preferred
• Double cone springs are being fitted
• Antique or high-quality reproduction furniture is being restored

Both types are firm, non-elastic upholstery webbings and must be stretched correctly during installation.

Jute Webbing for Traditional Coil Springs

Jute and herringbone webbing are commonly used beneath Double Cone & Coil Upholstery Springs.

The webbing is stretched tightly across the underside or lower section of the furniture frame. Each coil spring is then secured to the webbing before the springs are tied together with upholstery twine.

A traditional spring foundation may involve:

1. Marking the webbing positions.
2. Stretching straps from front to back.
3. Securing each strap to the furniture frame.
4. Weaving additional straps from side to side.
5. Fixing the crossing straps securely.
6. Positioning the coil springs over the webbing.
7. Sewing or tying each spring to the foundation.
8. Hand tying the springs into the required seat shape.
9. Covering the springs with hessian.
10. Building the upholstery fillings above them.

The strength and tension of the webbing directly affect the stability of the completed spring foundation.

Jute Webbing for Chair and Sofa Seats

Traditional seat webbing is usually fitted in crossing rows to create a woven support platform.

The straps may run:

• Front to back
• Side to side
• In an interwoven grid

Interweaving helps:

• Spread the working load
• Reduce unsupported gaps
• Keep the straps aligned
• Provide a stable base for springs or fillings
• Support the complete seat rather than individual areas

The number of straps and their spacing depend on the frame dimensions, furniture design and original construction.

Where possible, photograph and record the existing layout before removing old webbing.

Jute Webbing for Furniture Backs

Jute webbing can also be used within traditionally upholstered chair and sofa backs.

Back webbing may support:

• Hair or coir fillings
• Hessian
• Felt
• Wadding
• Fixed-back upholstery
• Traditional sprung-back constructions

Furniture backs usually carry less direct load than seats, but the webbing must still be evenly tensioned to prevent low or uneven areas.

Match the original strap direction, spacing and grade wherever practical.

Measuring Jute Upholstery Webbing

Before cutting replacement webbing:

1. Measure the clear internal frame span.
2. Allow additional material for gripping and fixing.
3. Record the webbing width.
4. Count the original straps.
5. Measure the spacing between them.
6. Check whether the straps were interwoven.
7. Identify the original fasteners.
8. Inspect the furniture-frame timber.
9. Allow for folded fixing ends where required.
10. Cut each length squarely.

Do not measure only the visible distance between the frame rails. Additional webbing is required where it passes over the rail, folds back or is held by a stretching tool.

Stretching Jute Webbing

Traditional jute webbing is non-elastic and must be mechanically tensioned during fitting.

Suitable tools include:

• C.S. Osborne No.869P Spiked Upholstery Webbing Stretcher
• Beech Upholstery Webbing Stretcher

A webbing stretcher grips the strap and uses the furniture rail as a levering point, allowing controlled tension to be applied before the webbing is secured.

A typical fitting process is:

1. Secure one end of the webbing.
2. Pass the strap across the frame.
3. Grip it with the webbing stretcher.
4. Protect any visible or finished timber.
5. Apply tension gradually.
6. Check that the strap remains straight.
7. Secure the opposite end.
8. Trim or fold the excess.
9. Repeat with the remaining straps.
10. Check that the complete foundation is even.

Avoid overtightening one strap compared with its neighbours, as uneven tension can distort the furniture frame or create an inconsistent seat.

Fixing Jute Webbing with Tacks or Staples

Jute webbing is traditionally secured using suitable upholstery tacks, although compatible staples may also be used in appropriate furniture constructions.

Browse:

• Upholstery Tacks & Gimp Pins
• Upholstery Staples
• Upholstery Hammers & Mallets
• Upholstery Staple Guns & Tackers

The correct fixing depends on:

• Furniture age and construction
• Frame-timber condition
• Webbing weight
• Original upholstery method
• Available fixing depth
• Whether a traditional restoration is required

Use enough fixings to spread the load across the width of the strap.

Where appropriate, fold the webbing back over the first row of fasteners and secure it again to strengthen the attachment.

Cutting Jute and Herringbone Webbing

Use sharp Upholstery Shears to cut jute webbing cleanly across the weave.

Before cutting:

• Confirm the required length
• Allow for stretching and fixing
• Keep the cut square
• Avoid weakened or frayed areas
• Mark each strap clearly
• Keep the webbing clean and dry

The cut end should be secured within the folded or fixed section to reduce fraying.

Jute, Elasticated or Rubber Webbing?

Choose jute upholstery webbing where:

• Traditional furniture is being restored
• Double cone springs require a firm foundation
• A natural non-elastic webbing is required
• The original furniture used jute or herringbone straps

Choose Elasticated & Polypropylene Upholstery Webbing where:

• Modern seat or back support is required
• The furniture uses flexible woven straps
• A specific percentage of stretch is needed
• Synthetic rigid webbing is being replaced

Choose Rubber Upholstery Webbing & Clips where:

• The furniture originally used rubber straps
• Compatible metal or plastic clips are fitted
• Ercol-style furniture is being repaired
• A rubber support system must be replaced

Matching the original webbing system is normally more straightforward than converting the furniture to a different support method.

Return to Upholstery Webbing to compare the complete range.

Upholstery Materials Used Above Jute Webbing

Once the webbing foundation is securely fitted, suitable upholstery materials can be built above it.

These may include:

• Double cone springs
• Hessian
• Hair or coir
• Upholstery felt
• Polyester wadding
• Foam
• Platform or lining cloth
• Upholstery fabric

Browse:

• Upholstery Hessian
• Hair & Coir Upholstery Fillings
• Upholstery Felts
• Polyester Wadding
• Foam & Fillings

The complete build-up should follow the original furniture design and required finished seat or back profile.

Safe Installation

Wear suitable eye and hand protection when removing old fasteners and fitting new webbing.

Take care when:

• Removing old upholstery tacks
• Using a webbing stretcher
• Holding webbing under tension
• Driving tacks or staples
• Cutting heavy webbing
• Working around damaged timber
• Handling exposed coil springs

Keep hands away from hammer blows, staple-gun noses and the path of a slipping webbing stretcher.

Release tension gradually if a strap must be repositioned.

Trade Jute Upholstery Webbing

Livedale supplies traditional jute webbing, black-and-white herringbone webbing and British-woven furniture webbing to professional upholsterers, furniture restorers, manufacturers and training workshops throughout the UK.

The range includes 10lb and 12lb natural jute webbing, cotton-and-jute herringbone webbing and premium British-woven spring-support webbing.

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

Choose the webbing according to its weight, construction, intended furniture position and original upholstery system.