Fiber Splint 35 Pound Reels

Fiber Splint / Fibre Splint – 35 lb Reels | HH Perkins

The Premium Paper Splint for Chair Seating, Basket Weaving & Shaker Crafts

Craft beautiful, durable chair seats with Fiber Splint — the industry's leading paper splint made from natural brown kraft paper. When woven into chair seats, Fiber Splint (also spelled Fibre Splint) mimics the classic look of traditional hickory splint, making it the go-to synthetic hickory alternative for furniture makers, craftspeople, and restoration specialists alike.

Whether you're weaving a full furniture set, replicating authentic Shaker chair splint designs, or tackling large-scale basket weaving projects, the 35 lb Reel is your most cost-effective choice. A standard 14" × 14" chair splint seat requires just 2–3 pounds of fiber splint, making the 35 lb reel ideal for professional upholstery shops, production furniture sets, and serious hobbyists.

Why Choose Fiber Splint?

• Natural look, modern convenience – Flat kraft paper weaves beautifully to replicate the appearance of traditional hickory splint chair seating
• No finishing required – Unlike natural wood splints, no shellac or sealant is needed after weaving
• Versatile – Perfect for chair seat weaving, Shaker reproduction weaves, basket making, and a wide range of fiber crafts
• Indoor use – Do not soak in water; designed for dry, indoor applications only
• Industry standard spelling – Fiber Splint and Fibre Splint are interchangeable terms used throughout the trade

What Is Fiber Splint?

Fiber Splint (also known as Fibre Splint, paper splint, or synthetic hickory splint) is a flat, woven-ready kraft paper product designed to replicate the look and function of traditional wood splint materials. It has been used for generations in chair splint weaving, Shaker furniture reproduction, and craft basket making. Because it is a paper-based splint, it is lightweight, easy to work with, and requires no special finishing after weaving.

Note: This product is for indoor use only. Do not soak in water.