Fabric Planning and Buying
Velvet Ribbon 16 mm Chocolate Brown
Item no. 27775
€1.75per 0.5 m
Unit price €3.50 / m · incl. VAT, plus shipping
Velvet ribbon in chocolate brown, a rich, dark brown. 16 mm wide, 100 % polyamide, carrying a short dense pile. By the metre from 0.2 metres for bows, hair accessories and wrapping.
in stock
Delivery time approx. 3–5 working days
Free shipping within Germany from €50
- Material
- 100 % Polyamide
- Colour
- Schokoladenbraun
- Care
Do not wash
Do not iron
Wash without fabric softener or bleach
Do not tumble dry
- Breite
- 16 mm
Description
This shade matches dark chocolate. On velvet, brown reads warmer and less severe than it would on smooth ribbon.
A 16 mm velvet ribbon in 100 % polyamide, sold from 0.2 metres. It sits heavier in your hand than a satin ribbon of the same width, because pile needs material. Which is exactly what makes a bow fuller. No washing, ironing, bleaching or drying. For straight seams, tack it first, or it travels under your presser foot. Seal a cut edge briefly with a flame, so it will not work loose.
What Velvet Ribbon 16 mm Chocolate Brown is suitable for
- Edges on cushion covers, because this ribbon sets texture.
- Bag flaps, because velvet contrasts with your fabric.
- Dress straps, because 16 mm sits comfortably on a shoulder.
Care instructions:
Frequently asked questions
What sets velvet ribbon apart from satin?
Velvet ribbon has a short, standing pile; satin has a smooth face. That pile swallows light instead of reflecting it, so colour reads deeper and the ribbon looks finer — though it is also more sensitive to pressure.
Does velvet ribbon have a nap?
Yes, like any velvet. Run a finger across it and one way feels smooth, the other rough. Lay every piece facing the same way, or they will differ in tone on your finished piece.
Can it be washed?
Care symbols say no: no washing, no ironing, no bleach, no tumble drying. So use it where things stay dry — on decoration, wrapping or accessories.
Does it tie into bows?
Yes, and it holds better than satin, because that pile grips at a knot instead of slipping. Pull your knot tight, then straighten the loops, and the shape stays as you set it.
