Taffeta ribbon for garments
What is taffeta ribbon ?
It is said that the term ‘taffeta’ derives from the Persian word ‘taftâ’, which simply means ‘that which is woven’. It is a fabric woven using a plain weave, the oldest form of weaving, in which the warp threads pass alternately over and under the weft threads. Taffeta fabrics are characterised by very tightly woven threads, great strength and considerable stiffness. They were brought to Europe by Venetian merchants in the 14th century.
Highly versatile, taffeta ribbon is the most common type of ribbon and the oldest in terms of its manufacture. The interlacing of the warp and weft threads creates a strong structure, which has no right or wrong side, and which has numerous applications in sewing and dressmaking, whether for finishing textiles or for creating belts and garment hems. Originally woven from silk or cotton, taffeta is now made from synthetic materials.
Our taffeta ribbon
Manufactured in our french workshop in Saint-Chamond since the 19th century, taffeta ribbon is available in a wide range of materials (cotton, polyester, polyamide, acrylic, viscose, etc.), widths and colours. Strong and easy to sew, taffeta ribbon will fit in perfectly with all your ready-to-wear and fashion accessory design projects.
Our ribbon is certified to the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and guarantees that no harmful substances are present in quantities that could be detrimental to consumers’ health during production, as part of our commitment to responsible manufacturing.
Our sales team is at your disposal to show you all the possibilities offered by taffeta ribbon weaving and to offer you the manufacture of made-to-measure products, in reels or blanks.
We also offer a complete range of twill tapes for your textile creations.