Special Fabric Production-Nurunnabi

2. Lecture-04
Ribbon
NURUNNABI

3. A ribbon or riband is a thin band of material,
typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal,
used primarily as decorative binding and tying.[1]
Cloth ribbons are made of natural materials such as silk, velvet, cotton,
and jute and of synthetic materials, such as polyester, nylon, and
polyproylene.
Ribbon is used for innumerable useful, ornamental, and symbolic
purposes.
Cultures around the world use ribbon in their hair, around the body,
and as ornamentation on non-human animals, buildings, and
packaging.

4. Features:
-Attractive narrow fabric
-high thread density
-lustrous
-fine filament used
-mainly satin weave,plain or twill can be
used
-having fused edge

5. Ribbon
Vary according to
texture, material and
pattern.
Assortment of color,
prints, plaids, and
many other
combinations

6. Ribbon
Gives a design a
different look
Catches the
consumers eye
Sold on cardboard
spools called bolts
Variety of sizes and
colors

7. Ribbon Materials
Cotton
Nylon
Acetate
Polypropylene

8. Satin Ribbon
Most commonly used
Made of fabric
Easiest to work with
ribbon
Comes in a variety of
color, design and
widths

9. Types of Ribbon
For formal occasions
ribbon with a finer
texture is used.

10. Sizes of Ribbon
Variety of sizes
Ribbon size follows
industry standards
Ribbon carries a
number in reference
to the width.
The larger the
number, the wider the
ribbon.(CM)

11. Ribbon Sizes
Most common ribbon
sizes are 1 ½, 3, 9,
and 40.
Some companies no
longer produce 100 or
120.

12. Ribbon Sizes
1 ½ and 3 ribbon are
used primary for
corsage work
9 is used for
decorating flower pots
40 is used for wreaths
and sympathy
flowers.

13. Types of Ribbon
Single faced
Dull and Shiny Side
Double Faced
Same finish on both
sides
Curling Ribbon
Ribbed ribbon used for
curling

14. Selecting Ribbon
According to texture,
materials and pattern.
Appropriateness for
occasion.
Size of ribbon should
be in proportion to the
design

15. Commercial Name of Ribbon
1.Single satin
2.Double satin
3.Faaille
4.Petersham
5.Taffeta
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16. END USE:
hair tie up
trimming
opening
packing
decoration