Grosgrain ribbon is a textile with a very tight weave and narrow ribbing, giving it a ridged texture. The material is most often used to make ribbons and trim. The tight weave makes grosgrain very sturdy, and slightly stiff, two features which can sometimes be advantageous with trims and ribbons. Grosgrain ribbon almost feels like corded fabric, with stiff ribs which run across the ribbon. Typically, both edges of the ribbon are bordered with another rib, which keeps the grosgrain ribbon crisp. At cut ends, grosgrain my be sewn over or treated with a dot of lacquer to prevent unraveling. Here at SpoolofRibbon.com you will find grosgrain ribbon available in a wide variety of colors, widths and lengths.
Perhaps the post popular type of ribbon, satin ribbon is much loved for its luster and simple beauty. Due to its popularity for various art, craft, floral, design and other various applications, satin ribbon comes in a huge variety of colors. There are two types of satin ribbon - single faced and double faced. Single faced satin has a shiny side and a dull side. Double faced is shiny on both sides. You are sure to find the satin ribbon that suits your crafting needs by searching through our hundreds of different sizes and color offerings.
