Heavy-duty, tight weave hessian made from natural jute. Perfect for traditional upholstery — over springs, arms, seats, and backs — where strength and structure matter most.
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£5.88 – £235.20
When strength and structure matter most, our 12oz Tight Weave Hessian Cloth delivers. This heavyweight, professional-grade burlap is designed for traditional upholstery work, providing the perfect foundation for seats, arms, and backs — especially when used over the top of springs.
Woven from high-quality natural jute fibres, this dense 12oz hessian offers superior resistance to stretching, tearing, and wear, making it ideal for high-tension areas within both antique and modern furniture builds.
Used across the upholstery trade for decades, it’s the go-to material for professional upholsterers who need a firm, reliable base layer that holds its shape and supports fillings such as horsehair, fibre, or foam.
Supplied 72″ wide, it’s wide enough for large projects, reducing the need for joins and creating cleaner, more professional results.
✅ Heavyweight 12oz Tight Weave – superior strength and structure✅ 72″ Wide Roll – extra width reduces seams on larger projects✅ Perfect Over Springs – adds tension and stability to seat foundations✅ Ideal for Arms, Seats & Backs – traditional upholstery applications✅ Made from 100% Natural Jute Fibre – eco-friendly, breathable, and durable✅ Trade Quality – trusted by upholsterers and restorers across the UK
Covering coil springs and webbing foundations
Upholstery base layer for seats, backs, and arms
Traditional furniture restoration and reupholstery
Support under horsehair, coir fibre, or foam fillings
Structural reinforcement in period or bespoke furniture
Compared to lighter grades, 12oz hessian offers a tighter weave and firmer feel, ideal for reinforcing areas under tension. It’s particularly suited for spring-tied seats and structured upholstery where extra stability is essential.
When used in combination with natural fillings or spring units, this fabric provides a long-lasting foundation that keeps furniture strong, shapely, and true to its traditional craft roots.
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🔫 For clean and secure fixing, try our Pneumatic Staple Guns & Tackers — perfect for attaching hessian, scrim, or base cloth quickly and professionally.
💡 Whether you’re rebuilding a traditional seat, restoring a vintage chair, or crafting new furniture, Foam4U provides the materials, tools, and expertise you need for lasting quality.
50mtr Roll, Per Meter
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