Abstract: A continuously woven web includes a first woven region interwoven with a plurality of yarns to define a first weave pattern and a second woven region forming a continuous weave with the first woven region and having a continuation of the yarns. The yarns are attached to the second woven region at a distal end thereof. The second woven region has a length defined by a length between a first end positioned adjacent a termination of the first weave pattern and the distal end. In the second woven region, the yarns have a greater elasticity in aggregate and a shorter length than the second woven region. Upon application of a tensile force to the webbing, the yarns in the second woven region may elongate to a length limited by the length of the second woven region.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing upholstery or some other fabric to a seat having a frame, such as an automobile seat. The apparatus includes an elongated web of material having a cord incorporated therein which extends in the direction of elongation of the web. The cord may be extracted at various points along the length of the web. Hooks are provided on the seat, typically on the underside thereof, to which the web is attached. The web may be either elastic or nonelastic, and the cord may be either elastic or nonelastic. Non-elastic cord is used, an extra length of cord may be incorporated into the web. The web may be knitted, woven or braided. In the method of this invention, a web with an incorporated cord is secured to an edge of the upholstery which is desired to be secured to a seat. The cord is extracted from the web at preselected points and attached to a fastening device. The length of cord provided in the web is sufficient to allow fastening, but also still holds the upholstery tightly in place.