A flat, long, narrow strip of fabric made in a variety of weaves, including grosgrain, satin and velvet. Dating back to the 1300s, ribbons were originally hand-woven items of luxury sought out by the French nobility to denote their social status. By the 1700s ribbons had grown quite elaborate, and ribbon use among French society became exaggerated, with up to 250 yards decorating a single man’s garment. Today, ribbons are often merely decorative, but their ability to evoke membership in a special club is still an attraction of this truly unique fabric.
Polo Ralph Lauren, 2005
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All our elastics and ribbons are custom made to your specifications. Branding can be added to almost every type of ribbon and elastic.
