Essex Board
Essex board is a highly compact board for use in furniture construction. A smooth, lightweight alternative to plywood sheets, easy to cut & shape for pelmets and more.
Strong Cardboard Boards for Sofas, Chairs & Divan Beds
In the furniture industry, cardboard plays a vital role not just in packaging but in the manufacturing process itself. Our upholstery boards are cut to size and used in the production of sofas, armchairs, and divan beds, where they provide structure, support, and durability.
Stapled directly to timber frames before being upholstered, these cardboard boards form an integral part of modern furniture manufacturing.
Specifications
- Applications: divan bed bases, sofa panels, armchair backs
- Thickness: supplied in multiple grades for flexibility and strength
- Corners: available with straight or radius corners
- Format: cut to size for efficient production
Our upholstery boards are supplied ready for high-volume manufacturing environments, ensuring consistency and ease of use.
Benefits of Upholstery Boards
- Structural support – provides a secure base for upholstery
- Flexible formats – suitable for backs, arms, and sides of furniture
- Durable – resistant to cracking and tearing during assembly
- Eco-friendly – recyclable and sustainable alternative to composites
These qualities make them a reliable and cost-effective component in furniture making.
Applications
Our upholstery cardboard boards are widely used by:
- Furniture manufacturers producing sofas, armchairs, and divans
- Upholstery workshops requiring durable back panels
- Large-scale factories needing consistent, bulk-supplied materials
By providing strong, flexible boards, we help furniture makers streamline production while reducing waste.
Sustainability Credentials
Our upholstery boards are manufactured with sustainability in mind:
- Made from 100% recyclable cardboard
- Responsibly sourced materials
- Lightweight and eco-friendly compared to heavier substrates
Switching to cardboard ensures a greener, more sustainable furniture supply chain.
Popular retail boards
We stock a huge array of standard board and we can also source bespoke board for your project. Get in contact to see how we can help you.
PE Paper / Lined Board
Used for packaging any wet or greasy product, or where a waterproof barrier is required between the product and its outside environment.
Brown Dyed Board
Brown dyed greyboard on 2 sides. Used in manufacture of board envelopes, “recycled look” cartons – printed and unprinted, art and craft work.
White lined greyboard
Uncoated white lined board with grey reverse. Used in manufacture of presentation boxes, mounting pictures and making showcards.
Displayboard
Available in 2 sided white (grey & white centre). Used principally in show card mounting and hanging displays.
Folding Boxboard
Fully coated white folding boxboard with manila back (GC2). Used mainly for high quality print and carton applications
Coated White Lined Greyboard
Used primarily in printing industry and general carton work
Kraft lined greyboard
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
2 Sided Kraft
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
Kraft Lined Greyboard – 2 Sided
Used mainly for manufacturing rigid boxes, picture backing boards, industrial packaging.
Coated White Greyboard
This is the cheapest and most economical option in solid board. Also known simply as "greyboard"
Need strong, sustainable upholstery boards for your furniture production line?
Contact us today to request samples, technical specs, or a custom quotation.
- Specialists in furniture manufacturing components
- Reliable, large-scale supply for high-volume production
- Flexible sizes and cutting to specification
- Commitment to eco-friendly packaging materials
Bulk Ordering
For businesses large and small.
Eco-Aware Products
Recyclable, compostable, and food-safe.
Built to perform
Packaging that holds up and looks right.
Our commitment to sustainable packaging
Sustainable, compliant & customised cardboard Solutions
We believe packaging should protect more than just products — it should protect the planet too. That’s why we use responsibly sourced materials, meet strict industry standards, and manufacture recyclable boxes tailored to your exact needs.
- We manufacture with cardboard that is made from a minimum of 70% recycled materials.
- We are FSC certified and source our raw materials from sustainable forests.
- We conform to major retailer and industry requirements.
- We cater to all primary pack formats and packing processes.
- Our boxes are manufactured to your needs.
- Our boxes are 100% recyclable.
What our clients have to say
“In the 15 years of our companies working together, Limehouse have supplied a consistently high quality product and their friendly, knowledgeable team provide an excellent customer service. We are a demanding customer, and they always go the extra mile to ensure we receive what we want, when we want it – highly recommended!”
Keith Bradley (MD), Jute Export Ltd
What our clients have to say
“Limehouse Boardmills combines decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction makes them a leader in cardboard engineering. A true pleasure to work with!”
What our clients have to say
“We’ve worked with Limehouse Boardmills for years, and their craftsmanship and reliability are unmatched. Their team consistently delivers creative, cost-effective solutions tailored to our business requirements.”
What our clients have to say
“Limehouse Boardmills exceeded our expectations with their innovative cardboard solutions. Their attention to detail and commitment to sustainability made them the perfect partner for our packaging needs. Highly recommended!”
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