Wholesale Textile Ribbons and Tapes – Types and Uses

Wholesale textile ribbons – how to choose the right type

Textile ribbons look similar on the reel, but each construction behaves differently in the product. Satin shines, grosgrain holds its shape, velvet gives deep colour, organza lightness, while herringbone and technical tapes take the load. As a manufacturer, Polkom offers wholesale textile ribbons for clothing, footwear, bags, furniture textiles and packaging – from stock in standard widths and colours or made to order, with your logo and in Pantone colours. This page is an overview to help you find exactly the right ribbon.

Types of ribbon – comparison

Subcategory overview

Satin ribbon

The classic decorative ribbon with a smooth, glossy face – 270 colours, widths from 3 to 70 mm and special widths to order. Details on the satin ribbon page.

Grosgrain ribbon

A ribbed, stable ribbon in heavy, light and matt versions – for trims, waistbands, hats and packaging. See grosgrain ribbon.

Velvet ribbon

Single-face polyamide ribbon with a soft pile and deep colour – for formalwear, hair bows, hats and luxury packaging.

Organza ribbon

A sheer, light ribbon with a woven, satin or metallic edge – for packaging and decoration. See organza ribbon.

Herringbone tape

Strong cotton tape – piece-dyed, yarn-dyed and natural – for seam reinforcement, ties, bags and labels. See herringbone tape.

Jacquard and printed logo ribbons

When the ribbon needs to carry the brand, the logo can be woven or printed. You will find a comparison of the two approaches on the jacquard ribbons page.

Technical tapes and bows

Dense webbing takes the load in handles, shoulder straps and straps, while ready-made bows in satin, grosgrain and velvet save time when packing and decorating products.

How to choose a ribbon

Widths, colours and winding

Satin, grosgrain and velvet ribbons are available in standard widths of 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50, 60 and 70 mm, and special widths (5, 8, 12, 16, 18, 32 and 38 mm) are made to order with a minimum of 5,000 metres per width. We dye colours outside the standard cards to Pantone with a minimum of 3,000 metres per colour. Narrow ribbons are wound on plastic spools, and wider ones on cardboard reels, which can be printed.

Why order ribbons from Polkom

• over 30 years of experience in accessories for fashion, furniture, footwear and bags;
• a wide choice of ribbons from stock and made to order;
• Pantone colours, printing and woven logos;
• samples before the run and delivery across the EU;
• OEKO-TEX® certification and recycled versions on request;
• the option to combine ribbons, elastics, cords and other haberdashery in one order.

Wholesale ribbons – enquiry

Send us the ribbon type, width, colour, reel type and approximate quantity, and for logo ribbon also your design. You will receive a quote and, if needed, a sample. Write to us via the contact page.