Casket Edge Woven Tape

Quantity in Package

Sold by the meter, specify quantity.  The width is 6.5 mm to match the originals. 

Content and Structure

Two real metal woven tapes have been made in France for our caskets; a sterling silver tape replicating the original edgings for caskets as well as a gilt version. The sterling silver metal threads made for these tapes were made by wrapping cream silk at a 50% wrap coverage, like the originals. The silk was used to give a better hand to allow the tape to go over corners. The tape will tarnish over time and achieve a similar look to the originals, the gilt version will also darken with age. 

Uses of Casket Edge Woven Tape

Apply the casket edge woven tape against the edges of the casket and over the cut edge of the embroidery to hide it.  Apply the tape using an acid free PVA glue.

• A double casket requires approximately 14 meters
• A flat top with doors casket needs approximately 9 meters.
• A flat top casket needs approximately 9 meters
• A short flat top casket needs approximately 7 meters

There is a limited supply of these custom materials and they are reserved for students of Thistle Threads.