A method and device for tensioning and fixing covering material on an object, particularly a seat.

摘要

The invention relates to a method and a device for tensioning and fixing upholstery material to an object, particularly seat furniture, a recess being provided in the object. According to the invention a strip of more rigid material is attached to the free edge of the upholstery material and the strip with a portion projecting from it is fixed into the recess while exerting tensioning forces on the upholstery material. The invention further relates to a pre-fabricated cover (11) particularly for seat furniture. At the free edge of the cover is attached a tensioning element (13), a portion (15) of which extending therefrom at an angle with respect to the portion (14) attached to the cover (11).