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[sewidiot]

I searched, but didn't find a post on piping cord.

I chose my name as I know next to nothing... I reupholster things rarely. When you answer me, you get to say... so idiot, you need to do xyz.

My issue:
I have a very small project replacing chair cushions on an outdoor set. I need to make the piping. I have a Babylock serger with a 5mm cording foot that I used a long time ago and got a good result.

My question:
I cannot remember what or how I sourced the cord for the piping in my last project. I'm using Sunbrella fabric for cushions that will be in a roofed area outside. Where might I buy the cord? Should it be cotton or something synthetic?

I get to be an "expert" on another forum and like to pay it forward. I appreciate your time with this extremely basic question, but couldn't get anything other than advertisements when trying to get this information on a Google search.

[Rhonda]

You can buy the cording. At Albright supply.
If it’s for outside. You do not want the cotton. You want the marine cording. The hard piping.

[torriec]

For outdoor or marine you definitely want Poly Welt. Albright's has it available but it's by the roll only. 5/32" is the most common size but we also have 4/32" or 6/32" - https://www.albrightssupply.com/poly-welt

[Rhonda]

Thanks Torricelli!