Leedum, your premiere automotive partner
Over 70 years of service to the automotive industry
Bentley Bacalar
Supplier of seat pipings, seat retentions & plastic extrusions to the automotive industry
Your trusted partner in automotive trim components
Leedum is a family-run business located in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District. For over 70 years, we have been a trusted supplier of soft trim components to the automotive industry, delivering quality and expertise with every project.
Our size allows us the ability to provide personalised attention to each client, while our decades of experience make us the ideal partner to transform your vision into reality.
Our long-standing relationship with the automotive industry has given us a deep understanding and pride in our work. This drives our passion to get the best out of every project. Our clients include:
Choose Leedum Ltd as your commercial partner
Leedum Ltd works with a number of prestigious clients from a variety of sectors globally.
We have over 70 years’ experience delivering exceptional results for our commercial partners from across the world. We have established a number of successful working relationships with customers from a variety of sectors including:
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Our high-quality products
Leather Piping
Leedum specialises in producing high-quality leather piping, tailored to meet diverse project requirements.
Vinyl piping
Vinyl covered piping, general upholstery, Cut to length or joined on a reel (100m) Available in various colours.
Micropiping
Our sleek, discreet piping — available with or without a core and featuring a width of just a few millimetres and adds a refined touch to any seating design.
PVC Piping
Extruded PVC Piping, available in various colours, no core solid extrusion, produced to unique profiles
Hidem Banding
Our double-cored vinyl-covered strips are specifically designed for finishing car hoods and seat upholstery, offering both durability and aesthetic appeal.
Carpet Binding
Available as a straight cut or feld on one edge, Available in leather, joined if required, or vinyl on a roll. Supplied to customers specification.
Extruded Piping Cores
At Leedum, we offer a range of piping cores that can be supplied either from stock or custom-made to your specifications.
Plastic Extrusions
At Leedum, we specialise in producing extruded PVC piping tailored to meet your unique profile specifications.
Seat Retainers
Our seat cover anchoring strips are manufactured using needle-punched, non-woven fabric enveloping a rigid PVC core.
Bespoke piping productS
Concept piping
LED Piping
Our innovative seat piping can now be illuminated with LED lighting, offering a striking visual effect.
Embossed Piping
A sleek, minimal stripe featuring intricate geometric patterns is just one of the many design possibilities available, created in collaboration with the expert team at Leedum.
Perforated Piping
Perforated leather has long been a staple in automotive interiors, but at Leedum, we take it a step further by offering bespoke designs for a distinctive and impactful finish.
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Our industry-leading services
Laser Cutting
Our advanced technology also enables us to cut or engrave a wide range of materials directly from the roll, offering versatility for various applications.
Leather Splitting
At Leedum, we offer precision leather splitting services, allowing us to split leather from 0.5mm.
CNC Cutting
Utilising a fully automated CNC machine, we efficiently process your cutting patterns to maximise material usage and achieve the best yield from each unique hide.
Skiving
If your project requires thinning the edges of leather, Leedum offers precise skiving services to meet your needs.
Embossing & Debossing
At Leedum, we employ a traditional hand-operated machine to expertly emboss and deboss your designs onto leather.
Notching
We offer perforations and cut-outs to enhance the flexibility of our products, ensuring they meet your specific application requirements.
Material Slitting
We can supply high-quality materials tailored to your specifications or slit materials provided by you, ensuring flexibility in meeting your project needs.
Precision CNC Milling
We offer perforations and cut-outs to enhance the flexibility of our products, ensuring they meet your specific application requirements.
A prestigious history within the automotive industry
Our long-standing relationship with the automotive industry dates back to the 1950’s. Jack White (Mr White Sr.) had a filling station near the centre of Leeds with a workshop attached. Here he made car carpets and car seat covers for local garages and private customers. The business grew rapidly and moved around various sites in Leeds becoming well known as a respected automotive supplier. As the demand grew so, did the business, developing into the industry leader it is today.
A commitment to quality
Our commitment to quality and customisation makes Leedum a reliable partner for all your seat pipings, seat retentions & plastic extrusion needs. Operating successfully for over 70 years’.
Our industry leading expertise, attention to detail and commitment to quality ensures that you receive solutions that align perfectly with your design objectives.