Florist Ribbons & Bowties for Decoration, Clothes, Gift Wrapping, Wedding, DIY, Crafts

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Ribbons are among the oldest decorative textiles. People have always looked for ways to decorate their clothes and accessories. When textiles were made by hand, the one with the finest fibers was the most expensive. While the simple and rough textiles in plain colors were decorated with a ribbon.

And today you can use the ribbons to add extra emphasis to the decoration and packaging of gifts for birthdays, weddings, baptisms and all others. Occasions. Another option in which you can include ribbons is to make interesting and spectacular tiaras, hairpins, hairpins and other hair accessories.

With their help you could make a beautiful and neat decoration for any occasion or Simply to diversify the interior of the home.

Material of manufacture

Ribbon fabrics are made of natural materials such as silk, Cotton and jute, as well as synthetic materials such as polyester, nylon and polypropylene.

Modern ribbons are made from all kinds of fabric, from velvet and satin to synthetics such as nylon and region. They are patterned, printed, woven, knitted, embroidered, decorated with pearls or sequins, skillfully made of lace, edged with metal so that they can be shaped more easily.

The ribbon is classified. From the textile industry as a narrow fabric and has a standard width of 0.32-30 cm.

Some popular fabrics used to make ribbons are satin, organza, gloss, silk, Velvet and grapefruit.

Over the years, the styles and materials used have changed in popularity. Nowadays, most of the ribbons on the market are made of different polyesters and nylons, instead of natural materials. The clothing and underwear trade uses large volumes of satin ribbons, as a result of which it still remains the best-selling polyester ribbon.

Woven ribbons are the most common in the textile industry; They are narrow pieces of fabric with two 'edges' or woven edges that can be straight or shaped.

The latest or craft ribbon is the type most commonly used to wrap gifts. The fabric is painted, printed or decorated with heat-transferred designs, then cut to the required width. The product is then treated with a reinforcing agent that prevents the ends from unraveling.

Once the particular ribbon thread is twisted, dyed and processed, it is wound into spools. The bobbins are placed on a belt loom, which consists of a series of miniature looms, each with its own shuttle and base size, to produce the desired width of the belt.

The woven product appears on rollers that carry it. Forward for further processing, such as the addition of adhesives, reinforcing elements or fabric processing. The winder then places the tape on spools for packaging and sale.

Application and purpose

Ribbons are used for countless useful, Decorative and symbolic purposes. Different cultures around the world use the ribbon in their hair, around the body or as an ornament on animals and packaging.

While satin and other types of ribbons have always been used in lingerie, the use of ribbon in the garment industry, albeit subordinate Of fashion trends, noted a rise in the mid to late 90s. This rise has led to an increase in the production of ribbons, as well as new and improved production techniques.

Due to the more competitive pace of production, as well as previous experience in this field, companies from the Far East - especially those In China, they are gradually establishing themselves as major suppliers of ribbons in the world and improving both the quality and variety of their goods so that it can match those of their established European and North American competitors.

A bit of history

Ribbons woven of gold and silver thread and made of silk and other rare fabrics from the Orient were worn From wealthy patrons.

In the 17th century, ribbons were very modern. Both men's and women's clothing from this period are extravagant. The clothes and every accessory were heavily decorated with ribbons in various shapes.

The Victorian era saw an incredible demand for ribbons, as the dresses, underwear, coats, cloaks and hats of Victorian ladies had ribbons. < / p>

It is impossible to say when ribbons gained importance outside of their role in clothing, but the Oxford Dictionary of English shows that as early as the sixteenth century they were exchanged between men and women, and that by the seventeenth century they were Blue ribbons were worn by members of the Order of the Garter - the highest honor given by the British ruler.

The ribbons were also used to attach medals to Mr.