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Abstract

An edging strip for softening a rigid edge of a framing element in an upholstered furniture article. The edging strip includes a core and a securing layer. The form core may be formed in at least part from a foam material, such as recycled polyethylene. The securing layer may be formed in at least part from a nonwoven cloth material. The nonwoven cloth material is wrapped around the foam core such that foam core is encapsulated by the cloth and the cloth forms a tab for securing the foam core to the framing element. The tab may be defined by a first end and a second end of the cloth that are bonded together. For example, the two ends may be bonded by an ultrasonic weld. Also, at least a portion of the foam core may be adhered to at least a portion of the nonwoven securing layer.

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