Hook and Loop for Upholstery & Furniture

Upholstery and furniture work are in consistent need of effective fasteners that hold firm under repeated use with no damaging effects on fabric or surfaces. Hook-and-loop tape for upholstery & furniture serves as a practical choice to secure cushion covers, fabric panels, slipcovers, and decorative elements to furniture frames. It offers convenient removal and reattachment, ideal for cleaning, reupholstering or changing the seasons. HooknLoop Australia offers a wide range of adhesive-backed and sew-on hook and loop strips that are ideal for soft furnishings applications such as residential sofas, commercial fit-outs, and all other applications, in various widths and strengths.

Common use cases in Upholstery & Furniture

Cushion Cover Closures

Hook and loop strips sewn into the underside or back side of a cushion cover allow covers to be removed for washing and replaced easily without zips that can snag fabric or corrode over time.

Fabric Panel Attachment to Timber or MDF Frames

Hook and loop is used in fitted furniture, decorative bed heads and acoustic panels where fabric is to be drawn over and fastened to a hard frame, but can be easily removed if the fabric needs to be replaced or if the finish is to be changed.

Seat Pad and Chair Cover Securing

Hook and loop strips on the back of the seat that hold the seat in place are more effective than clips for dining chairs and office furniture that can start to move with repeated use.

Slipcover Fastenings

Slipcovers on sofas and armchairs benefit from hook-and-loop closures at tucking points and back sides. It helps keep the cover tightly stretched and well positioned in place. No need for permanent stitching.

Decorative Element Attachment

The frame-side adhesive hook-and-loop fastening can be used to attach material to a headboard or wall-hung textile art, and on the fabric side, can be sewn to the fabric so that the material can be removed from the wall without harming the wall or backing structure.

Key characteristics to look for

  • Great adhesive strength to wood, MDF, plastic and metal frames
  • Sew-on option for direct fabric attachment
  • Reusable — can be used and closed thousands of times
  • Holds fabric panels securely but without pins or staples or showing fasteners
  • Comes ready to roll and can be cut to length for any project
  • Resists frequent exposure to domestic and commercial use

Recommended products for this application

The Sew-On Hook and Loop (Non-Adhesive) in 50 mm or 100 mm width is the go-to choice for fabric-to-fabric upholstery applications such as cushion closures and slipcovers. For attaching fabric components to timber or board frames, combine with the Self-Adhesive Hook and Loop Roll on the hard surface side. Where a particularly strong hold is needed on heavier panels, consider the Heavy Duty Hook and Loop Strap.

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