Ribbon is a key component of a finished gift wrapped package and has many other retail and artistic uses. Made in a multitude of widths, colors, designs, and materials, ribbon (at least some types) can be custom printed or hot stamped.

Wholesale ribbon is most often sold on spools and rolls or converted into bows. Wholesale bows will often come with an adhesive-backed card for easy application. Bows and ribbons of the same width and color complement each other excellently on any package. One exception to this is a pull bow, which is constructed with an inner ribbon that can ultimately be used to attach the bow to the package and eliminate the need for a separate ribbon.

Ribbon is often made from polypropylene or other synthetic materials but may also be fabricated from cotton, rayon, paper, or other natural fibers. The type of base material will affect the ribbon’s appearance and texture.

Some special-use ribbons are designed specifically for curling (known as curling ribbons), hand-tying, and machine-made bows. Another type of ribbon, stretch loops are a decorative elastic, tied into a large loop and a bow, that can be used in the place of a ribbon and bow combination. These loops are offered in a range of colors, with metallic gold and silver being the most popular.

S. Walter Packaging offers a full range of wholesale ribbons, including wraphia ribbons, sheer fabric ribbons, splendorette ribbons, satin ribbons, grosgrain ribbons, and tulle curling ribbons.  Our bows include splendorette pull bows; stretch loops in gold, silver, and copper; and many perfect bows. All of these are available in a variety of colors for easy coordination.

The most common specifications for ribbons are: