Webbing
By: Alexa A., Nicole L., Stephanie V.
What was webbing used for?
What was webbing made of? Where did it come from?
Were webbing products expensive?
Using LMA's jute webbing
Ludlow Manufacturing Associates
The manufacturing of jute products at Ludlow Manufacturing Associates was a successful business. One of the major jute products that was made was webbing. Webbing was mass produced in the early 1930's. It was used inside chairs to make a stronger seat. Another way to describe webbing is “the narrow strip material used extensively in upholstery.” The jute that webbing was made from was shipped to America from India because jute is grown there. Sometimes jute was dyed different colors for decorative purposes. The jute was made into webbing, and then the webbing was used in couches and other upholstery items, which were sold for around $120. All in all, webbing made of jute was commonly used then, and still is used today.
Chairs being made for President Roosevelt
using Ludlow webbing
Ludlow Manufacturing Associates
Ludlow was very proud of their webbing. In 1933, Ludlow Manufacturing Associates made chairs for President Roosevelt’s cabinet. They also made chairs for the cabinets of Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover. Articles about other people and companies using Ludlow Manufacturing Associate’s webbing appeared in newspapers like the New York Times. This let people know that Ludlow’s webbing must have been good quality. Ludlow webbing was a success that helped Ludlow grow as an industrial town.
