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M AS S A S O I T TAC K BA ND
M A S S A S O I T / TAC K BA N D
Division of C.S. Osborne & Co.

NAIL TRIM CURVE EASE/FLEX GRIP TACK TITE

TYING TWINE DECO RA TIVE NAILS

UPHOLSTERY SPRINGS FURNITURE WEBBING C A R D BO ARD TACK

Manufacturer of Upholstery Supplies since 1898

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The ORIGINAL manufacturer of Tack Strip,

Flex Grip, Curve Ease and Nail Trim.

Massasoit/Tackband, established in 1898, has earned a well-deserved reputation for developing & producing premium
quality products that are custom designed to meet the specific applications of our customers. Proudly made in the USA,
our products are made from the finest materials that will never have unfinished edges or burrs that can harm your fabric,
leather or vinyl. We take as much pride in our products as our customers take in their craft.

MASSASOIT/TACKBAND
118 Dulong Circle. Chicopee, MA 01022
Phone # 413-593-6731 Fax # 413-593-3786
Email: tackband@verizon.net www.tackband.com
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CURVE EASE

Speeds up upholstering by eliminating hand sewing and blind stitching.

Flex Grip & Curve Ease attach easily and quickly with nails, tacks or
staples. A fast and affordable alternative to hand sewing. Available in 3
thickness: light, medium or heavy with 3 tooth. Packed and sold in car-
tons of 500 ft. (five pancake rolls).

# of
No. Description Gauge
prongs
CL3 Curve Ease - Light (5 rolls/box) 3 Light

CM3 Curve Ease - Medium (5 rolls/box) 3 Medium

CH3 Curve Ease - Heavy (5 rolls/box) 3 Heavy

Flex grip 2-Prong FLEX GRIP

Available in 3 thicknesses: regular, heavy and extra heavy with 2 tooth or 3

tooth. Packed and sold in cartons of 500 ft. (five pancake rolls).
Also available with foam backing.

# of
Flex grip 3-Prong No. Description Gauge
prongs
FLR2 FlexGrip Regular (5 Rolls/Box). 2 Regular

FLR3 FlexGrip Regular (5 Rolls/Box). 3 Regular

FLH2 FlexGrip Heavy (5 Rolls/Box). 2 Heavy

FLH3 FlexGrip Heavy (5 Rolls/Box). 3 Heavy

FLXH3 FlexGrip X-Heavy (5 Rolls/Box). 3 X-Heavy

FLR2PW FlexGrip Regular Foam Pad White 2 Regular

FLR3PW FlexGrip Regular Foam Pad White 3 Regular

FLR2PG FlexGrip Regular Foam Pad Gray 2 Regular

FLR3PG FlexGrip Regular Foam Pad Gray 3 Regular

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TACKTITE
Punched from cold-rolled steel, our tack strip has conditioned edges and rounded ends to prevent any rips or snags on
the most delicate fabrics. Tacks have serrated edges for holding power and are available in different sizes, lengths and
finishes based upon the specific application. Our Tacktite with vinyl sleeve completely covers all edges of the tack strip.
Vinyl sleeves also available separately.

Tacktite Tacktite/Vinyl Tacktite Pad-A-Tack Tacktite Pad-A-Tack

(End Cut) (Folded End)

TACK STRIP
Tack Size: 6 oz., 8 oz. , 10 oz., 12 oz. & 20 oz. (M-Tack for Plywood)
ALL COMBINATIONS
Overall Length: Pre-cut pieces form 2” - 54”.
AVAILABLE
Finishes: Plain, Vinyl Sleeve, Foam Padding, End Cut & Folded Cut

LEGEND

VINYL SLEEVE
No. VR2X1000
Sold as 2 rolls of 1,000 feet each. Also available as cut to length.
Specify preference when ordering.

FIBER TACK STRIP WITH THREADED NAILS

No. 4792-500
Made of the very finest fiber. 30” long with 3/4” long tacks every 1-1/2”
apart. Nails are very sharp and also threaded for secure attachment.
Packed and sold in boxes of 500 pcs.

Fiber tack strip with nails is ideal for leather and heavy fabrics which can
be difficult to pierce with standard rigid tack strip. The nails have 4 sided
diamond points. The fiber material is also easy to cut to length by the
upholsterer, unlike metal tack strip.

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PREMIUM FINEST QUALITY

ITALIAN WEBBING

COMPLETE RANGE OF PREMIUM ELASTIC WEBBING FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

• 10-year performance warranty. • Geometrical crochet construction results in
• Elastic certification @ 40,000 thrusts. optimal strength, resilience and durability.
• 100% Made in Italy. Finest natural latex. • Versatile material for all design challenges.
• Easy to achieve desired firmness/elasticity. • Delivers superior comfort. Completely noiseless.
MW650
No. MW150 MW250 MW350 MW450 MW550 MW780
MW650-H

Image:

Max Elongation: 90 ± 80 ± 70 ± 50 ± 35 ± 20 ± 14 ±
Green with Green with 2 Green with 3 Green with 4 Solid Black with 1 Black with
Appearance:
1 black stripe black stripes black stripes black stripes black red stripe 2 white stripes

Seats & backs. Universal.

Sofas and Residential & Residential &
Backs and High volume Considered the
chairs. contract contract Most firm.
Armrests. seating. Pirelli substitute.
Application: High quality furniture. furniture.
Institutional &
One direction
Occasional For economical
furniture. Sofa Sofa high quality
installation.
seating. residential
Residential. Straps. Straps. furniture
seating.

Width: 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 2” 3”
328 ft./roll
Length: 328 ft./roll 328 ft./roll 328 ft./roll 328 ft./roll 328 ft./roll 328 ft./roll
164 ft./roll
Packaging: 5 rolls/box 5 rolls/box 5 rolls/box 5 rolls/box 5 rolls/box 5 & 10 rolls/box 3 rolls/box

Weight/roll: 7 lbs. 7.5 lbs. 8.25 lbs. 8.75 lbs. 9.25 lbs. 9.25 lbs / 4.5 lbs 16 lbs.

UPC No. 64283 64284 64286 64288 64292 64294 64298

WEBBING HOOKS ALSO AVAILABLE WEBBING CLIPS ALSO AVAILABLE

No. MW1-100 MW1-2000 No. MW5-100 MW5-2000
Diameter (in) 2 2 Diameter (in) 2 2
Pcs. / box 100 2,000 Pcs. / box 100 2,000
UPC No. 64310 64302 UPC No. 64316 64308

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ECONOMY CARDBOARD TACK STRIP

No. 4904-378
Used to attach fabric in a straight line. Gves a finished look
and can be used on front boxing, outside arms and outside
backs and skirts. Sold in rolls of 378 ft.

Overall length Width Weight UPC

No.
(feet) (inches) (lbs.) No.
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4904-378 378 /2 2 27200

PREMIUM PAPER TACK STRIP

No. 4902-150
Patented laminated paper is very thin yet very strong. Ideal
on fine fabrics as paper tack won’t show under fabric. Used
to attach fabric in a straight line. Gives a finished look and
can be used on front boxing, outside arms, and outside
backs. Sold in rolls of 150 yards.

Overall length Width Weight UPC

No.
(feet) (inches) (lbs.) No.
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4902-150 150 /2 2 78320

HARD PAPER TACK STRIP

No. 4906-270
Thicker and stronger than standard tack strip. Construct-
ed of multiple layers of craft paper compressed together.
Used to attach fabric in a straight line. Gives a finished
look and can be used on front boxing, outside arms, and
outside backs. Sold in rolls of 270 ft.

Overall length Width Weight UPC

No.
(feet) (inches) (lbs.) No.
1
4906-270 270 /2 4.5 27202

PLASTIC TACK STRIP

No. 4802-2000 & 4802-500
Produced in 1/2” width. Manufactured from polyethylene
material, this product is an alternative to economy tack
strip. For outdoor furniture and very durable applications.
Sold in rolls of 2000 & 500 ft.

Overall length Width Weight UPC

No.
(feet) (inches) (lbs.) No.
1
4802-2000 2000 /2 3 56202
1
4802-500 500 /2 1 56204

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PIRELLI RUBBER WEBBING

No. 4680
Made of combinations of fabric with rubber, our high quality webbing is
durable and provides control and resilience with elasticity and strength.
Sold in rolls of 100 ft. No minimum quantity.

Overall length Width Weight UPC

No.
(feet) (inches) (lbs.) No.
4680 100 2 11 64290

JUTE WEBBING
No. 4630
Our Jute Webbing is made from 100% natural jute and is extremely
durable and strong. Jute Webbing is the material traditionally used in
furniture manufacturing and upholstery to support springs on seat bot-
toms and backs. Jute Webbing is the mark of true craftsmanship. Our
Jute Webbing is pre-shrunk so it won’t sag or stretch. The webbing is
tightly woven for superior performance. Available in both black stripe 9
lbs. weight (medium grade) and red stripe 11 lbs. (heavy grade) weight.
No minimum quantity.
Stripe Width Yards/ Weight/ Standard UPC
No.
Color (in) Roll Roll (lbs) Pack No.
4630-B Black 3-1/2” 72 9 1 each 64282
4630-R Red 3-1/2” 72 11 1 each 64280

ZIG ZAG UPHOLSTERY SPRINGS

No. 334
Our 9 gauge & 11 gauge no-sag zig zag springs are widely used in
seats and backs of sofas and chairs. Sinuous springs attach directly
to the frame of your furniture. You can cut these springs down to the
size you need with bolt cutters. Made of premium sinuous wire made in
USA. No minimum quantity.

Used on Feet/ Weight/ Standard UPC

No. Gauge
chairs Roll Roll (lbs) Pack No.
334-9X120 9 Seats 120 8 1 each 27250
334-11X140 11 Backs 140 14 1 each 27252

PAPER COVERED WIRE 54” LONG

No. 335
5/32” 16 Gauge oil tempered paper covered wire also known as Stake
Wire. Used to stabilize zig zag springs and coils. Paper cover prevents
squeaking. Packed in bundles of 250 pcs. pre-cut of 54” lengths. Easy
to cut to your desired length.

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UPHOLSTERY SPRINGS
No. 331
Open ended, 9 gauge. Upholstery springs are ideal for 8-way hand tied
seating. Available in sizes from 5” to 10” height. Made of high carbon
spring wire and heat treated for resilience. Sold in bundles of 25 lbs/
bundle. Data in table below is approximate and not exact.
Height Weight Pieces Pieces UPC
No. Gauge
(inches) Bundle Bundle Lb. No.
331-5 9 5 25# Approx. 87 3.5 27260
331-6 9 6 25# Approx. 80 3.2 27262
331-7 9 7 25# Approx. 72 2.9 27264
331-8 9 8 25# Approx. 67 2.7 27266
331-9 9 9 25# Approx. 62 2.5 27268
331-10 9 10 25# Approx. 57 2.3 27270

ITALIAN SPRING TYING TWINE

No. 4610
Italian made spring twine is the best in the industry. Our spring twine
is made from the finest, strongest jute and is ideal for 8 way-hand
tying of upholstery springs.Available in 1 lb. and 4.5 lbs. rolls.

Weight/ Standard UPC

No. Description
Roll (lbs) Pack No.
4610-4.5T Italian spring twine 4.5 1 each 78260
4610-1B Italian spring twine 1 1 each 78262

POLYESTER SPRING TYING TWINE

No. 4625
100% Polyester Spring Twine. Ideal for 8 way hand tying of upholstery
springs. Very strong polyester. Material is durable yet easy to work
with. 5 lbs. roll is approximately 1,830 feet in length.

Weight/ Feet/ UPC

No. Description
Roll (lbs) Roll No.
4625 Polyester Spring Twine 5 1,830 78314

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ROL L S OF N A IL TRIM W ITH M ATCHING NAILS

Eliminate the need for individual decorative nails by using nail trim to reduce time required for nail installation by 60%-
80%. Nail trim comes with individual decorative nails that match the plated finish of the trim which is sized and spaced
to produce a professional, uniform appearance.

NAIL TRIM WITH MATCHING NAILS

Finishes: Nickel, French Natural, Pewter & Black Nickel
Nail Spacing: Every 2nd hole, Every 3rd hole, Every 5th hole, No Holes.
Length: Available in 10 yard & 50 yard rolls with matching nails.

Nickel - No. B5N50-10 SET Pewter - No. B5P50-10 SET

French Natural - B5FN50-10 SET Black Nickel - No. B5BN50-10 SET

Rolls of 10
yards &
50 yards.

CURVE EASE CUTTER

No. M3R
Compound actions snips cut with half of the effort . Used
to cut nail trim and curve ease/flexgrip. Yellow vinyl grips
prevent slipping.
Overall length Length of Weight UPC
No.
(inches) cut (inches) ea. (oz) No.
M3R 9-3/4 1-1/2 12 10756

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1 meter nail strips available in following finishes: Old Gold, Black Gloss, Nickel Plated, Spanish, French Natural, Shiny Brass & Daisy.
Diameter of the head 7/16” with 1/2” tack. Sold in boxes of 250 strips per box with 6,250 matching nails. Inquire for samples.

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Old Gold - No. 6105-OG

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Black Gloss - No. 6110-BG

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Nickel- No. 6115-N

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Spanish - No. 6120-SP

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE French Natural - No. 6125-FN

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Shiny Brass - No. 6130-SB

Daisy - No. 6135-D

Nail Length of Strips per Matching UPC

No. Description
Diameter (in) Tack (in) Box Nails per Box No.
6105-OG Old Gold Nail Strip 7/16 1/2 250 6,250 54302
6110-BG Black Gloss Nail Strip 7/16 1/2 250 6,250 54304
6115-N Nickel Plated Nail Strip 7/16 1/2 250 6,250 54306
6120-SP Spanish Nail Strip 7/16 1/2 250 6,250 54308
6125-FN French Natural Nail Strip 7/16 1/2 250 6,250 54310
6130-SB Shiny Brass Nail Strip 7/16 1/2 250 6,250 54312
6135-D Daisy Nail strip 7/16 1/2 250 6,250 54314

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1 meter nail strips available in following finishes: Old Gold, Black Gloss, Nickel Plated, Spanish, French Natural & Shiny Brass.
Diameter of the head 5/8” with 5/8” tack. Sold in boxes of 50 strips per box with 850 matching nails. Inquire for samples.

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Old Gold - No. 6605-OG

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Black Gloss - No. 6610-BG

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Nickel Plated - No. 6615-N

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Spanish - No. 6620-SP

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE French Natural - No. 6625-FN

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Shiny Brass - No. 6630-SB

Nail Length of Strips per Matching UPC

No. Description
Diameter (in) Tack (in) Box Nails per Box No.
6605-OG Old Gold Nail Strip 5/8 5/8 50 850 54340
6610-BG Black Gloss Nail Strip 5/8 5/8 50 850 54342
6615-N Nickel Plated Nail Strip 5/8 5/8 50 850 54344
6620-SP Spanish Nail Strip 5/8 5/8 50 850 54346
6625-FN French Natural Nail Strip 5/8 5/8 50 850 54348
6630-SB Shiny Brass Nail Strip 5/8 5/8 50 850 54350

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I N D I V I D UA L D E C O R AT I V E N A I L S
High quality, sturdy nails with premium plated finish available and sold by the box . Many sizes, finishes, quantities, patterns and
nail lengths available. Please contact us for quote.

FRENCH NATURAL # 3 ST NICKEL PLATED NATURAL

10091203- 10091213- 10091201-
10545803-250 10525801-250 10545813-250 10525813-250 10545801-250 10525801-250
1000 1000 1000
7/16” diam. 5/8” diam. 3/4” diam. 7/16” diam. 5/8” diam. 3/4” diam. 7/16” diam. 5/8” diam. 3/4” diam.

1/2” tack 5/8” tack 5/8” tack 1/2” tack 5/8” tack 5/8” tack 1/2” tack 5/8” tack 5/8” tack
1,000 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 250 pcs/box

OLD GOLD Z # 3 FRENCH NATURAL # 5 OLD GOLD Z

10091246- 10091221- 10091206-
10545846-250 10525846-250 10545821-250 10525821-250 10545806-250 10525806-250
1000 1000 1000
7/16” diam. 5/8” diam. 3/4” diam. 7/16” diam. 5/8” diam. 3/4” diam. 7/16” diam. 5/8” diam. 3/4” diam.

1/2” tack 5/8” tack 5/8” tack 1/2” tack 5/8” tack 5/8” tack 1/2” tack 5/8” tack 5/8” tack
1,000 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box 250 pcs/box 250 pcs/box

FRENCH NATURAL # 8 PEWTER # 1 PEWTER # 1 US PEWTER # 2

10091256-1000 10091210-1000 10091210US-1000 10091241-1000
7/16” diam. 7/16” diam. 7/16” diam. 7/16” diam.

1/2” tack 1/2” tack 1/2” tack 1/2” tack

1,000 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box

BRONZE RENAISSANCE BRASS OLD COPPER BLACK NICKEL

10091214-1000 10091219-1000 10091217-1000 10091244-1000
7/16” diam. 7/16” diam. 7/16” diam. 7/16” diam.

1/2” tack 1/2” tack 1/2” tack 1/2” tack

1,000 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box 1,000 pcs/box

OXFORD 9H 1
/ 2”
1009129H-1000
ALL NAILS 7/16” diam.

SHOWN IN
ACTUAL SIZES 7
/ 16”

1/2” tack
1,000 pcs/box

MASSASOIT/TACKBAND
118 Dulong Circle. Chicopee, MA 01022
Phone # 413-593-6731 Fax # 413-593-3786
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Email: tackband@verizon.net www.tackband.com