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.
Flexible Cardboard Strips for Furniture Upholstery
In furniture manufacturing, small details make a big difference. Our upholstery protection strips are used to protect fabric from being damaged by sharp edges of timber frames during assembly. These cardboard strips provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly way to ensure a high-quality finish in sofas, armchairs, and other upholstered furniture.
Specifications
- Format: cut into narrow strips for easy application
- Material: strong yet flexible cardboard
- Application: placed between timber frames and fabric during upholstery
- Flexibility: designed to bend around curves without cracking
These strips help prevent costly fabric waste while improving the durability of finished furniture.
Benefits of Upholstery Protection Strips
- Protects fabric – prevents tearing or scuffing during upholstery
- Flexible – suitable for both straight edges and curved sections
- Durable – withstands stapling and stretching during assembly
- Eco-friendly – recyclable and sustainable alternative to plastic or composite inserts
For furniture makers, these strips are a simple, reliable addition that safeguards product quality.
Applications
Our cardboard upholstery strips are widely used by:
- Sofa and armchair manufacturers
- Upholstery workshops and furniture repair businesses
- Large-scale furniture factories seeking efficiency and waste reduction
They are particularly valuable where curved designs demand flexible, protective components.
Sustainability Credentials
Our upholstery protection strips are:
- Made from 100% recyclable cardboard
- Produced using responsibly sourced materials
- Lightweight and sustainable compared to alternative substrates
This makes them a natural choice for furniture brands prioritising eco-friendly manufacturing.
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"
Looking for sustainable upholstery protection strips?
Contact us today to request samples or get a custom quotation.
- Specialists in cardboard components for furniture
- Consistent, high-quality production tailored to your needs
- Reliable supply for both small runs and large-scale orders
- Strong commitment to sustainability and recyclability
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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