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Supplies

We offer a full line of upholstery supplies at Harris and Stearns. Below is a list of some of the more popular items we sell on a regular basis. If you would like to see our scale of button sizes please click here. We have also provided a chart of decorative nails which can be found by clicking here.

Bonded Dacron Cushion Wrap

Assorted sizes and weights.

Burlap

Natural and synthetic - 40 inches wide.

Canvas

50/50 poly cotton, 70" wide x 7 oz.
100& cotton, 72" wide x 7 oz.
RealTree Camo, 60" wide

Cotton

Sinco pure white

Deck Cloth

30" tan, neutral, and grey available.

Decorative Trim by Conso Products

Click here to open a new window containing Conso products web site. Here you will find their full product line, which we can provide.

Dies

Die SetsTwo-piece dies - Die sets for use with our Junior No. 1 Machine.

Down/Feathers

Bulk quantities - available in all blends

DuraSnap - One Piece

One Piece DuraSnapThis nylon back snaps onto a Durable Wood Screw or Durable Stud when covered.

Dust Cover (Acord)

Black - 30", 36", 40", 42", 46", 48", and 54"
White - 36"

Flat Elastic Braid

Size Color
1/4" Black
1" Black
1/2" White
3/4" White

Foam Rubber

At Harris and Stearns we stock foam rubber for all your needs in all types and sizes. Please e-mail us or call if you have any questions regarding foam rubber.

Loop Eye Backs

Loop Eye BackHandy's loop eye backs are the choice for twine tufting.

Miscellaneous Supplies

Chalk, Elastic, Onion Skin, Silk Film

Muslin

45" bleached, 40" unbleached, 72" liner unbleached

No-Dent Corrugated Nail Backs

No-Dent Corrugated Nail BacksOur button backs are welded to heavy duty 13-guage corrugated nails. Designed to be driven through fabric and into frames without special tools.

Threaded Nail Back

Threaded Nail BacksWhen anchored with a spring lock washer, the Threaded Nail is a fast, positive, alternative to prong tufting.

No. 15 Round Spring Washers

No. 15 Round Spring WashersManufactured of high quality spring steel, this 15/16" diameter washer provides a secure anchor for a tuft when locked on to a threaded nail.

Nylon Hook Backs

Nylon Hook BackStreamline your tufting operation, eliminate hand tying with Handy's unique Nylon Hook Back.

Pillow Forms

All sizes in Dacron and Down/Feathers

Pivots - Single and Joined

Pivots - Single and JoinedThe Joined Pivot female half comes with separate serrated tacks. Use it where a button is on one side of a cushion or to tailor skirts. For covered buttons on both sides of a cushion, use our Joined Pivot, supplied in pairs.

Rust Resisting Molds

Rust Resisting MoldsMolds (shells and backs) which resist rusting and the resulting damage to upholstery are a must for many furniture manufacturers.

All Handy metal backs are zinc plated. Standard shells are unplated, but are specially treated to resist corrosion. For extra protection we recommend zinc plating.

Ticking

Down proof ticking - 36"
Mattress Ticking - 84" grey pinstripe

Decorative Nails

ts258 decorative nail bullet Brass No. 258 ts06 decorative nail Brass No. 6
Steel No. 1006
ts50 decorative nail Brass No. 50
Steel No. 1050
ts19 decorative nail Brass No. 19
Steel No. 1019
ts52 decorative nail Brass No. 52
Steel No. 1052
ts12 decorative nail bullet Brass No. 12
ts37 decorative nail Brass No. 37
Steel No. 1037
ts43 decorative nail Brass No. 43
Steel No. 1043
ts38 decorative nail Brass No. 38
Steel No. 1038
ts41 decorative nail bullet Brass No. 41
ts54 decorative nail Brass No. 54
Steel No. 1054
ts10 decorative nail Brass No. 10
Steel No. 1010
ts39 decorative nail Brass No. 39
Steel No. 1039
ts09 decorative nail Brass No. 9
Steel No. 1009
    ts909 decorative nail Brass No. 909
Steel No. 1909
bullet Available in Brass Only.

ts101533 decorative nail

Steel No. 101533
Available Finishes
french natural decorative nail finish
French Natural
natural decorative nail finish
Natural
gilt decorative nail finish
Gilt
nickel decorative nail finish
Nickel
z decorative nail finish
"Z"
pewter zinc decorative nail finish
Pewter Zinc
pewter nickel decorative nail finish
Pewter Nickel
antique decorative nail finish
Antique
regal decorative nail finish
Regal
oxford decorative nail finish
Oxford
 

Scale of button sizes

Buttons are measured by the English standard of 40 lignes per inch. Therefore, a 30 ligne button is 3/4" diameter, a 45 ligne button is 1-1/8" diameter, and so on. The diagram shows the size of a button shell before covering.

 

 

 

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Harris and Stearns
910 W. Cass St., Tampa, FL
33606
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Ph: (813) 253-0111 fax: 251-4367
1-800-282-2794
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harris.stearns@gte.net