13 Series Upholstery Staples – 6mm, 8mm & 10mm

Our 13 Series Upholstery Staples are fine wire staples designed for use with 13 series metal hand tackers, making them a practical choice for upholstery, fabric fixing, craft work, trim work and light-duty workshop jobs.

This range includes 13/6mm, 13/8mm and 13/10mm staples, giving you the flexibility to choose the right fixing depth depending on the material thickness and the job in hand.

The 13 series is a popular staple format for hand tacking because it offers a neat, controlled fixing without being too heavy or aggressive. The fine wire profile helps secure fabric firmly while keeping the staple discreet, making it ideal where appearance matters as much as hold.

Designed for 13 Series Metal Hand Tackers

These staples are made for 13 series compatible metal hand tackers, providing reliable feeding, clean firing and consistent fixing when used with the correct tool.

They are especially useful for jobs where a pneumatic staple gun is not needed, or where a hand tacker gives better control. That makes them a good option for both professional upholstery workshops and home DIY upholstery projects.

✅ Suitable for 13 series metal hand tackers
✅ Fine wire staple design for a clean finish
✅ Available in 6mm, 8mm and 10mm leg lengths
✅ Ideal for fabric fixing, linings, trim and light upholstery
✅ Useful for professional and DIY upholstery work
✅ Neat, discreet fixing with good holding power

Choosing the Right 13 Series Staple Size

Choosing the correct staple length is important. Too short and the staple may not hold properly. Too long and it can be harder to fire cleanly into thinner materials.

13/6mm Staples

13/6mm staples are the shortest option in this range and are best suited to lighter materials.

They are ideal for:

• Thin fabrics
• Dust covers
• Cambric
• Lining cloth
• Light craft work
• Decorative trim
• Delicate upholstery jobs

Use 13/6mm staples where you need a neat, shallow fixing without driving too deeply into the frame or board.

13/8mm Staples

13/8mm staples are the best all-round size in the 13 series range. They offer a little more depth than 6mm staples while still remaining suitable for general hand tacker work.

They are ideal for:

• General upholstery fabric fixing
• Light to medium fabrics
• Chair seat recovering
• Backing cloth
• Hessian
• Light webbing
• Workshop repairs

If you are unsure which size to choose, 13/8mm is often the safest middle-ground option.

13/10mm Staples

13/10mm staples provide the deepest fixing in this range and are useful where extra grip is needed.

They are ideal for:

• Thicker fabrics
• Multiple fabric layers
• Slightly heavier upholstery work
• Trim fixing
• Light padding work
• Jobs where a stronger bite is needed

Choose 13/10mm staples when shorter staples are not giving enough hold, especially when fixing through more than one layer of material.

Fine Wire Staples for a Neater Finish

The benefit of using fine wire upholstery staples is that they grip securely without leaving a heavy or clumsy fixing mark. This is especially useful when working with upholstery fabrics, linings and visible trim areas.

Compared with heavier staple types, 13 series fine wire staples are less intrusive and better suited to lighter upholstery work where precision matters.

Ideal for Upholstery, Craft and Light Fixing Work

These staples are a useful addition to any upholstery toolkit. They are commonly used for recovering dining chairs, fixing fabric to wooden frames, attaching dust covers, securing light trim, and general fabric fastening.

They are not intended for heavy structural fixing, but for light to medium upholstery jobs they are a reliable and easy-to-use choice.

Complete Your Upholstery Kit

Pair your 13 series staples with a compatible 13 series metal hand tacker for a simple, reliable upholstery fixing setup.

You can also complete your project with our wider range of upholstery sundries, including tools, Dacron, foam, adhesives, replacement cushion materials and foam cut to size for custom seating and padding projects.