UPHOLSTERY WASHER AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

摘要

A washer (100) comprising wadding material and having an aperture (104) extending therethrough is disclosed. The wadding material is compressed at least around the periphery (102) of the aperture (104). The compressed waddi ng material is sufficiently elastic such that, when fitted to upholstery togeth er with a tuft, the dimensions of the aperture may increase sufficiently to accommodate a tufting needle and then return to its original dimensions afte r withdrawal of the needle so as to, prevent disengagement of the tuft.