Piping cord for cushions, upholstery and dressmaking. Used inside fabric-covered piping to create a neat, professional finish on cushion edges, chair seams and garment details. Available in a range of thicknesses in cotton construction across 8 options.
Lacing Drawstring or Cushion Piping Cord Thickness Approx. 5mm Cord has a soft texture Your order will be measured and cut from a factory fresh roll. All orders will be sent in one length wherever possible Whole rolls may have occasional joins Polyester Plaited Cord with Fibre Core
£0.53 - £2.63
Pre-washed bleached white 100% cotton piping cord in six sizes — zero shrinkage guaranteed, ideal for cushion welts, upholstery seams, and macramé. Brand: Thread and Trimmings Material: 100% pure cotton, bleached optic white Sizes available: Size 1 (~1mm), Size 2 (~2mm), Size 3 (~3mm), Size 4 (~4mm), Size 5 (~5mm), Size 6 (~6mm) Finish: Pre-washed — zero post-sewing shrinkage Quantities available: 5 metres, 10 metres, or 500g roll (trade) Approximate roll yields: Size 1 ~240m · Size 2 ~120m · Size 3 ~100m · Size 4 ~65m · Size 5 ~40m · Size 6 ~34m per 500g roll HS Code: 5607909090 Country of Origin: United Kingdom This pre-washed cotton piping cord is a reliable choice for dressmakers, upholsterers, and soft furnishing makers who need a cord that won’t shrink or distort after sewing. The bleached white finish gives a clean, consistent appearance when covered with fabric for cushion welts, piped seams, and structured garment edges. It’s also widely used in macramé and textile crafts where a natural cotton twist is preferred. Sizes follow an incremental numbering system (1–6); metric millimetre widths are indicative as natural twist can vary slightly along the roll. How to Order: Select your required size (1–6) from the first option above. Select your quantity — 5m or 10m for smaller projects, or the 500g roll for trade and bulk use. Add to basket — lengths are supplied as a continuous piece where possible.
£0.26 - £12.60
Bias Cotton Piping Cord Insertion Trim with Flange 7 Colours to choose from Choose Pack Size 2m, 4m, 6m, 8m, or 10m Lengths Overall width is 12mm 2mm Piping & 10mm Flange (insertion) Premium bias-cut cotton piping cord with a pre-sewn insertion flange. Ideal for adding a professional edge to dressmaking, retro apparel, upholstery, cushions, and craft projects. The bias cut allows the trim to stretch and flex smoothly around curves and tight corners without puckering. Perfect for inserting into jacket, trouser, or custom jeans seams for a classic retro or custom jazz-funk embellished detail. Also excellent for finishing cushions, pillows, slipcovers, bags, pouches, and handmade textile goods.
£0.91 - £4.56
Smooth white cotton piping cord, sold by the metre — ideal for piped seams, cushion edges, bag making, and upholstery projects. Brand: Thread and Trimmings Material: Cotton outer; polyester/cotton inner core Widths available: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm Colour: White Pack size: Sold per metre — select quantity at checkout HS Code: 5804210000 Country of Origin: China Smooth cotton piping cord is a dressmaking and soft furnishing staple. The cotton outer gives a clean, consistent finish when covered with fabric, while the inner core provides just enough body to hold its shape in a seam. Available in four widths to suit everything from delicate garment piping to bold cushion borders — simply choose the size that works for your project and order by the metre. How to Order: Select your preferred width (4mm, 5mm, 6mm, or 8mm) from the variant selector above. Enter the quantity in metres you require. Add to basket — lengths will be cut and supplied as a continuous piece where possible. Colours shown on screen may vary slightly from the physical product due to monitor calibration differences.
£0.40 - £1.08
Premium quality White Polyester Piping Cord, proudly manufactured in England to traditional British textile trade standards. This high-grade, fully washable piping cord is specifically engineered to provide a crisp, durable inner core for custom welt cords, flanged edgings, and decorative fabric borders. Its highly resilient polyester composition ensures that cushions, armchairs, sofa throws, and interior furnishings retain their crisp, tailored shapes over years of heavy use and regular laundering. Designed with excellent structural recovery, this core cord curves smoothly around tight apparel necklines, boxed cushion corners, and heavy upholstery frameworks without collapsing, bunching, or shifting inside your fabric casing. Product Specifications:- Product Type: Washable British-Made Piping Core Cord- Colour: Solid Optic White- Material: 100% Premium Washable Polyester- Origin: Proudly Made in England- Size Selection: Available in 6 distinct gauges — 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm, 4.5mm, and 5.0mm- Sizing Note: Core diameters are trade approximations and can vary marginally from batch to batch- Primary Applications: Upholstery piping, decorative soft furnishings, cushions, armchairs, and bedding trim- Fulfillment: Hand-measured, packed securely, and dispatched straight from our central UK warehouse
£0.46 - £18.36
Smooth white cotton piping cord supplied on a trade roll — cotton outer with a polyester/cotton inner core, available in 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm diameters. Brand: Thread and Trimmings Material: Cotton outer · Polyester/cotton inner core Colour: White Diameters & roll lengths: - 4mm — 100m roll - 5mm — 100m roll - 6mm — 75m roll - 8mm — 50m roll Sold: Per roll HS Code: 5804210000 Country of Origin: China A reliable trade-length piping cord with a smooth cotton outer and a firm polyester/cotton inner core that holds its shape well through sewing and washing. Suitable for upholstery piping, cushion edging, garment piping, and soft furnishing work. Supplied on full rolls, making it a practical and economical choice for workrooms and regular users. How to Order: Select your diameter and roll length from the options above. Add to basket and proceed to checkout.
£40.32 - £53.76
0.5 Kilo Natural Macramé Cord - TMC/NAT 100% Cotton Non Colourfast May Shrink 2mm = 400m 3mm = 262m 4mm = 87m 5mm = 75m 7mm = 50m
£10.94 £8.99
Unbleached Macrame Piping Cord 100% Cotton This cord is sold by the kilo. Each roll weighs 1 kilo. There are 4 widths available Lengths vary according to the width Size 3 = 3mm = 160 meters Size 4 = 4mm = 100 meters Size 5 = 4.5mm = 60 meters Size 6 = 5mm = 50 meters Please note, this is an organic product and widths and lengths quoted are approximate. There could be variations
£24.36
