What is the poly ribbon

If you’re shopping for ribbon and a spool of poly ribbon catches your eye, you might be thinking, “What is this exactly?” Good question! Because of their texture and sheen, poly ribbons stand out all on their own.

Poly Ribbons Definition

Poly ribbons are a type of ribbon, or a Ribbon Family. To fall under the Poly Ribbons category, the ribbon must met the following criteria: it must be non-woven, made from textile yarns like satin, nylon, or polyester, and bonded by an adhesive like plastic. Because of the way poly ribbons are made, their texture feels more smooth and plastic-feeling than fabric ribbons. Their texture can be described as slightly soft, flat, thin, and lightly textured. All poly ribbons have a beautiful sheen on them from the plastic materials used to make them. And some poly ribbons have vibrant finishes on them like lacquered poly ribbon. what are poly ribbons

A very popular child in the Poly Ribbon family is the curling ribbon that is known for its ability to quickly curl after a scissor runs through it. To learn how to curl ribbon, see our How to Make a Curling Ribbon Bow for Gift Packaging post.

What You Can Use Poly Ribbons For

So now that you know what poly ribbon is made of, what can you do with it? Lots! Because of what poly ribbon is made of, poly ribbon is waterproof and spill resistant. Therefore, making this ribbon the number one choice for florists and for outdoor decorating. If you know your project might get a little wet, opt for poly ribbon instead of woven ribbon. Also, because it can take different weather conditions (like rain and fog), this ribbon is typically wrapped around trees during Christmas time, to support the troops, etc. And makes wonderful streamers for party decorating.

Poly ribbon is also easy to tie and create curls using scissors and to staple, but it is not easy to glue down. You will need to use a glue gun or strong craft glue to glue down poly ribbons. Their smooth texture makes them somewhat slippery. Because they are easier to tie, poly ribbons are often used for gift packaging. Poly ribbons can be transferred into voluminous bows too. curling ribbon bows

Best Part of Poly Ribbons?

They are much cheaper than other types of ribbon! For the price of 10 yards of fabric ribbon, you could potentially get 50 to 100 yards of poly ribbon, depending on the size and store you are at. Perfect for those occasions when you need so much ribbon like parties, Christmas wrapping, and other ribbon-heavy events.

Poly Ribbon is awesome to work with. Just look at what one of our Ribbons.com fans made – Poly Ribbon Stars!