Fiber composition
We offer several fibers, blends and constructions. The specification identifies the base even when the design adds print, foil, wire or embroidery.
Sustainability
We can tailor ribbon composition, cut length and packing to the finished item. A claim about the base yarn may cover only that yarn. Finished ribbon may also contain ink, foil or wire.
Material, cut length, and packaging
Even on one roll, a flat wrap needs length for the overlap. A bow also needs enough for the knot, loops and tails.
Cut length
We can precut ties for identical boxes or supply rolls for mixed box sizes.
Packaging
Packers can cut rolls as needed or use counted bundles of precut ties for one box or display.
What goes into the finished ribbon
Some ribbons include more than the base. Wired ribbon has shaping wire along its edges. A foil-stamped logo adds a surface finish. Material statements should account for these details.
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Fiber content
The specification for a cotton–polyester blend lists each fiber’s share by weight. -
Construction
Grosgrain ribs give a band body. Lightweight sheer ribbon drapes differently around a bouquet. -
Added components
Wire, foil, ink and coatings add materials beyond the base fibers.
Planning lengths and packs
For identical packages, one cut length can cover the wrap, knot and tails. Rolls suit pieces that vary in size.
Ribbon used per box
Cut length includes the wrap, bow and ends to trim. A small change in tail length adds up across a carton of boxes.
- Ribbon used in the knot or bow
- Tail length after trimming
- Number of finished units required
How the ribbon is packed
A roll feeds a cutting station. For hand assembly, a bundle can hold the exact number of ties for a batch of boxes.
- Length per roll or bundle
- Core and winding direction
- Required labels and outer protection
Evidence for a material claim
A finished-ribbon claim needs evidence for the finished ribbon. A recycled-polyester declaration may cover only the yarn, excluding foil or wire. See the scope of ribbon material documents.
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Item reference
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Scope
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Claim
A recycled percentage may cover one fiber or the whole ribbon.
Discuss material or packaging options
Label wording determines whether a material question concerns the yarn, finished band, roll core or pack.
Contact the teamMaterial and packaging questions
Material descriptions, cut lengths and packing formats.
Satin names the weave. We can weave silk or polyester into satin, so the name alone doesn’t identify the fiber.
Specify the percentage, whether it covers the polyester yarn or finished ribbon, and the evidence the buyer accepts.
Tie a bow on the item to measure the knot, tails and trim allowance as part of the total cut length. Multiply by the item count to estimate the run.
Yes. Rolls suit a cutting line. Counted bundles suit boxes that use identical ties. Width and construction affect packing for both.
Yes. Fiber blend, finish and pack format can affect cost and lead time. The quote should identify the version it covers.