Common Ribbon Styles

Satin ribbon, grosgrain ribbon, printing ribbon, velvet ribbon, metallic ribbon, organza ribbon and plaid ribbon.

Grosgrain Ribbon

Grosgrain ribbons in various colors and widths. Grosgrain ribbon is a type of fabric characterized by its ribbed appearance. In grosgrain, the weft is heavier than the warp, creating prominent transverse ribs. It is called a "corded" fabric since the weft resembles a fine cord. Grosgrain is a plain weave corded fabric, with heavier cords than in poplin but lighter than in faille. Grosgrain webbing materials: polyester.

Satin Ribbon

Satin ribbon is a ribbon tape which has a smooth and silky surface. Satin ribbon is available in both single faced or double faced versions. Single faced satin ribbon is where you have a smooth and silky surface on one side of the ribbon (the front), and a slightly coarser side to the other (the back or taffeta side). Double faced satin ribbon has a smooth and silky finish on both sides.

Printed Ribbon

Printed ribbon can be customized. In the printing ribbon before, first, choosing prints a material of the ribbon, to print ribbon single side or ribbon double side. Polyester ribbon and nylon ribbons are satin ribbon, both ribbon tapes are able to print the logo or artwork. A basic distinction can be distinguished from the surface of the ribbon, Polyester surface is not bright, nylon surface is relatively bright, single-sided ribbon on the other side will be more rough, rough surface cannot also print, and double-sided ribbon will be two smooth sides, both sides can be printing the logo or artwork. Grosgrain tape can be printed on both sides of the tape, the surface of the tape is a rough surface can be printed with.

Velvet Ribbon

Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel. By extension, the word velvety means "smooth like velvet." Velvet can be made from either synthetic or natural fibers. Velvet tape can use on gags, shoes, gift wrapping, furniture, hats, gloves, clothing, Christmas decoration, floral ribbon etc.

Plaid Ribbon

Plaid ribbons also known as tartan ribbon, Scot's ribbon or checker tape. Produced by using a particular kind of loom (plaid loom), plaid ribbon is a characterized by having multiple patterns of symmetric straight lines intersecting with lots of different filling colors. Plaid ribbon can be used in Christmas decoration ribbons, floral ribbons, gift wrap, bouquet packaging.

Metallic Ribbon

Metallic ribbon refers to all types of ribbon that have metallic, shiny, colors. The metallic look can be the result of the ribbon being woven with metallic thread or printed on with metallic ink or foil. Applications are Christmas decoration, floral, gift-wrapping, bouquet, etc. The surface is rough, reflective, dotted, sparkling surface making your gift different from others. They are made from PP, nylon, polyester, metallic.

Organza Ribbon

Organza ribbon also known as chiffon ribbon, organdy ribbon or sheer ribbon. Organza ribbon is a sheer and soft ribbon made from silk or man-made fibers (usually nylon). Chiffon ribbon generally comes in solid colors with no patterns on the ribbon.

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