Border & Tape Trims

Tape Trims

Tape trim is the most versatile and widely-used passementerie type in residential interior design — a flat, woven ribbon of varying width applied at upholstery seams, drapery edges, cushion borders, and decorative applications to provide a clean, defined finish line and accent detail. At The WorkRoom, our tape trim collection spans a vast range of widths, colours, patterns, and constructions from leading passementerie brands including Schumacher, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, RM Coco, and more.

How Tape Trim is Used

Tape trim's flat, ribbon-like form makes it the most practical and adaptable of all trim types. Applied at the leading edge of drapery panels, it creates a precise, frame-like finish that defines the panel edge against the wall. At cushion borders, tape provides a cleaner, flatter finish than cord or fringe — particularly suited to upholstered pieces with geometric, contemporary, or formal aesthetic character. At upholstery seams on chairs and sofas, tape creates a decorative line that highlights the piece's structure and proportions. Tape also serves as decorative detail in its own right when applied to plain wall surfaces, headboards, or lampshades as applied geometric banding.

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Browse our full trims collection by type for the complete passementerie selection including fringe, tassel trims, cord trims, and braid trims.