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Ribbon Descriptions
There are two major classifications of ribbons on the
market - woven edge and cut-edge, also referred to as
craft ribbon. Wove edge ribbons are woven on a loom and
have finished selvedges or edges, therefore they are
suitable for stitch down application for apparel and
crafts. They are usually washable and drycleanable. When
using ribbon on a project that is to be washed we
recommend that you prewash both the fabric and the
ribbon. Within the classification of woven ribbon you
will find many of the ribbons we've used in this book for
the variety of items featured. These include the
wire-edge woven ribbons which have a thin copper wire
woven into the edges, sheer ribbons, metallic ribbons
printed and patterned ribbons. If you are not sure, just
look for the finished selvedge like you would find on the
edge of fabric.
The other type of ribbon, cut-edge or craft ribbon, is
made from fabric that has been slit into ribbon widths
and treated with a stiffening agent to give it body. This
ribbon is suitable for craft and floral type projects and
can be glued or wired as desired. This ribbon is not
recommended for apparel or craft projects that are to be
washed. Within this category, you will also find a wired
ribbon. This is called a merrowed edge wire ribbon
because the wire has been attached through a merrowing
stitching process that finishes the slit or cut edge of
the ribbon. Cotton print ribbons, textured ribbons, and
other novelties are among those you will find in the
cut-edge craft ribbon classification.
Ribbon Width Chart
Ribbon widths are shown in approximate inches and
millimeters
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1/16"
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1/8"
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3/16"
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1/4"
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3/8"
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1/2"
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5/8"
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7/8"
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1.5mm
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3mm
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5mm
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7mm - Width 1
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9mm - Width 11/2
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12mm - Width 2
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15mm - Width 3
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23mm - Width 5
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11/2"
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21/4"
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3"
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39mm - Width 9
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56mm - Width 16
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77mm - Width 40
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Ribbon Care Instructions
All 100% Polyester Offray ribbons follow these
guidelines:
- Colorfast
- Machine-wash/warm
- Tumble or drip-dry
- No ironing necessary
- Less than 2% shrinkage
- Dry cleanable
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