Piping Tape

Piping Tape by the Metre

Piping tape is a fabric strip folded over a cord, stitched into a seam to create a raised, defined edge. You'll find it used in cushion covers, bags, upholstery details and clothing finishes, wherever a seam needs a bit of structure and a clean, professional look. Our range covers cotton piping, stretch piping and leather-look piping, all available by the metre and shipped from our warehouse in Tilburg. Whether you're finishing a single cushion or working through a production run, there's a suitable width and material in stock.

Cotton piping

Cotton piping is the classic choice for home textiles. It has a firm cord core wrapped in a woven cotton strip, which holds its shape well once stitched into a seam. Good for cushion covers, bunting, bag trims and any project where you want a crisp, non-stretch edge. It takes colour well too, so matching or contrasting against your main fabric is straightforward.

Stretch piping

Stretch piping is made with an elasticated tape, which makes it suitable for garments and stretch fabrics where a rigid cotton piping would pucker or restrict movement. Sportswear, swimwear seams and fitted clothing all benefit from a piping that moves with the fabric instead of against it. If you're already working with jersey or other stretch materials, this is the piping that won't fight your fabric choice.

Leather piping

Leather piping trim gives a harder, more structured finish, often used on bags, jackets and upholstery where a bit of visual weight and durability is wanted. It reads differently from cotton or stretch piping: less soft, more defined edge. A common choice for accessories that need to hold their shape over time.

Ordering by the metre

All piping tape here is sold by the metre, so you order exactly what the project needs, no more cutting a full roll for a single cushion cover. Prices are kept sharp across the range, and stock covers both small personal projects and larger, repeat business orders. If you're also sourcing hardware for the same project, our zippers YKK selection is worth a look, useful for cushion covers and bags finished with matching piping.

Piping tape wholesale

For businesses working through larger volumes, we handle piping tape wholesale orders alongside our standard by-the-metre sales. Whether you're a small upholstery workshop or a bag manufacturer, the same range and stock levels apply, just at the quantities your production needs.

In short

Piping tape is a small detail that makes a real difference in finish quality, whether you're sewing cushions, bags or clothing. With cotton, stretch and leather piping all available by the metre from stock in Tilburg, there's a suitable option for most projects, personal or business. Have a look through the collection and pick out what fits your seam.