Product Description
Steel Blue 100% Cotton Webbing, 25 mm | Sold by the Metre
Stephanoise cotton webbing for bag handles, adjustable and cross-body straps, fabric baskets, and organisers. It’s sold by the metre, and if you order more than one, we supply it in one continuous length to keep joins to a minimum. This colourway, Steel Blue, is a cool blue with a soft grey cast—useful with modern prints, denim, waxed cotton, and quiet neutrals. The tape is a plain weave with a firm hand, so it holds a tidy profile without bulk. Width is 25 mm (1"), the everyday standard for totes and carry straps.
Made from 100% cotton, the webbing has a natural, matte surface with a comfortable grip. Cotton is straightforward to handle at the machine: it feeds evenly, presses into crisp folds for strap ends and keepers, and shows topstitching cleanly for a precise finish. Compared with synthetics, cotton is less water-resistant; for bags that will meet frequent rain, add a water-repellent treatment or choose a synthetic webbing for those projects. For general, day-to-day use, the dense construction resists twisting, keeps edges stable, and provides dependable abrasion resistance.
Match your hardware to the tape width for the cleanest result. 25 mm internal-width fittings—D-rings, sliders, triglides, and swivel hooks—maintain smooth movement and prevent buckling at strap ends. Steel Blue pairs well with nickel for a crisp look, gunmetal for contrast, or antique brass for warmth. Ends cut squarely with a rotary blade; finish by turning under and topstitching, enclosing in a fabric tab, or securing with a narrow zigzag at high-wear points. A slightly longer stitch length avoids compressing the weave and keeps the line of stitching even.
Built for practical making, this webbing supports careful construction and a restrained, fabric-first aesthetic.
Key details
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Fibre & weave: 100% cotton, plain weave; firm hand for structure
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Width: 25 mm (1")
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Colour: Steel Blue
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Supplied: Sold by the metre; multiples in one continuous length
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Uses: Handles, cross-body straps, baskets, organisers, home décor carry points
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Pairing tip: Works with 25 mm D-rings, sliders, triglides, and swivel hooks
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Care: Wash in cool water; press with steam as needed
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Safety: Not load-rated; not for climbing, safety harnesses, or towing
Maker’s notes
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Cut cleanly with a fresh rotary blade; seal ends by turning under and topstitching or by binding with a fabric tab.
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Stitch comfortably with a walking foot or standard foot plus a longer stitch (3–3.5 mm) to avoid compression lines.
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Press to shape: cotton webbing accepts a warm press; use steam to flatten folded ends before topstitching.
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Moisture considerations: cotton absorbs water; for outdoor bags, consider a water-repellent finish or liner.
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Hardware fit: measure internal hardware widths—25 mm components give the best alignment and movement.
