Ribbons

Cut Edge Acetate Satin

Cut edge acetate is the traditional ribbon most commonly used for rosette production. It is a lightweight fabric that is easy to cut and pleats very well. The ribbon has one smooth satin surface and a dull reverse.

Acetate makes a lovely rosette, but the ribbons with bound edges are increasingly popular and taking a larger market share year on year.

Download 'Acetate Ribbon Colour Chart.pdf'

Own Brand Woven Edge Satin

Our own brand woven edge ribbon is made from nylon. It is heavier weight fabric that pleats very well. The ribbon has one smooth satin surface and a dull reverse.

The sheen on this ribbon makes a rosette look special. If you want to make rosettes that stand out from the crowd give this a try. The bound edge helps to hold a nice box pleat shape and the ribbon can give a look very similar to the Elizabethan ruffle (Box 3) using the number two (Box 2).

Download 'Own Brand Colour Chart.pdf'

Polyester Woven Edge Satin

Double faced polyester pleats beautifully, and the smooth surface takes hot stamping foil better than other fabrics.

Beautiful rosettes that have an expensive look can be made with this ribbon. You need to be able to achieve a premium price from your customer to justify its use.

Download 'Premium Woven Edge Ribbon Chart.pdf'

American Acetate Ribbon

American acetate ribbon is much stiffer than European ribbon and is ideal for making very superior star points and loops. The ribbon takes hot foil printing really well and is used extensively for ‘ribbon awards’ check out www.awards-ribbons.com to see how the ribbons are used across the pond.

Download 'Acetate Ribbon Chart.pdf'