Abstract: A welt cord is provided which includes a core made of a polymeric, flexible material and enclosed by a cellulose cover. The cellulose cover is held in place around the polymeric core by a jacket of threads. The ratio of the volume of cover material to the volume of core material is less than about 3.5.

Abstract: The specification discloses a method for thermoforming three dimensionally contoured parts from a laminate comprising a stiff thermoformable polystyrene foam core to either side of which is laminated a porous, nonextendable rigidifying material and a fabric material. The porous, nonextendable rigidifying material is arranged so as to be subjected to two dimensional contouring but so as not to extend into areas of the laminate which will be subject to severe three dimensional contouring.

Abstract: A welt cord includes a core made of a polymeric, flexible material and enclosed within a cellulose cover. A heat conductive filament is enclosed within the polymeric core and extends the length of the cord. The cellulose cover is held on the polymeric core by a jacket of threads.

Abstract: A fire retardant welt or beading cord having an aluminum foil element provided to dissipate the heat but which normally would be distorted when bent, in which cord memory is provided by an inner core formed from an elongated cylindrical, flexible member, preferably a foamed, flexible polymer.

Abstract: The specification discloses a structural laminate and method therefor, which laminate is useful in making upholstered seats, furniture, and the like. Resilient, bendable, yet relatively stiff, reinforcing strips of a material in a self-adhering condition, preferably of an organic polymer at an elevated temperature and formed in a circular cross section, are combined between a sheet of cushioning material, preferably resinated cotton batt, and a thin sheet of nonwoven, relatively closed, preferably spun bonded covering material. The cover eliminates the need for any additional dust covering or scrim beneath upholstery while the laminate is highly resistant to wear caused by springs and yet is easily cut for assembly.The method includes the combining of the self-adhering reinforcing strips at an elevated temperature with the cushioning and covering sheets and cooling the resulting laminate such that it sets in a predetermined orientation.