Our eco-friendly grosgrain ribbon is woven using recycled yarns, combining the distinctive ribbed texture of traditional grosgrain with a recycled material option for gift wrapping, packaging, crafts and decorative projects.
Strong, versatile and easy to work with, recycled grosgrain ribbon is ideal for tying bows and adding texture to packaging. It can also be used for hair bows, hat decorations, footwear accents and a wide variety of craft projects.
Available in a wide choice of colours and widths, our recycled grosgrain gives businesses, gift companies, makers and individual customers plenty of choice when looking for an alternative to ribbon made entirely from virgin yarn.
Grosgrain ribbon can be washed at temperatures up to 50°C and safely ironed, making it suitable for applications where a more durable ribbon is required.
Grosgrain Ribbon
Grosgrain Ribbon
Grosgrain Ribbon
Grosgrain Ribbon
Grosgrain Ribbon
Grosgrain is instantly recognisable by its distinctive ribbed woven texture. Unlike smooth satin ribbon, the visible ribs give grosgrain a more structured appearance and plenty of character, making it a popular choice for gift wrapping, packaging, bows and decorative projects.
Our eco-friendly grosgrain ribbon is woven using recycled yarns, providing a recycled ribbon option for businesses and customers looking to make more considered choices when selecting packaging and decorative materials.
Recycled grosgrain is made using yarns produced from recycled material rather than relying entirely on virgin yarn. These yarns are woven into the characteristic ribbed structure that gives grosgrain ribbon its distinctive appearance and feel.
The result is a versatile ribbon that combines the familiar look and durability of grosgrain with the benefit of using recycled yarns.
The strength and textured finish of grosgrain make it suitable for far more than gift wrapping. Popular uses include:
The main difference between grosgrain and satin ribbon is the finish. Grosgrain ribbon has a woven ribbed surface, while satin ribbon has a smooth, glossy appearance.
Grosgrain tends to have more structure, making it particularly good for bows and applications where you want the ribbon to hold its shape. Satin provides a smoother, softer appearance and is often chosen for luxury gift wrapping and presentation.
Neither is necessarily the better ribbon – the right choice depends on the look, texture and finished result you want to achieve.
Our recycled grosgrain ribbon is available in a wide selection of colours and widths, making it easy to choose a ribbon to complement your packaging, project or colour scheme.
Narrow grosgrain ribbons work particularly well for smaller bows, crafts and decorative details, while wider ribbons create more prominent bows and provide greater coverage on gift boxes and packaging.
As well as being decorative, grosgrain is a practical and durable ribbon. This recycled grosgrain ribbon can be washed at temperatures up to 50°C and can also be ironed.
This makes it useful for projects where the ribbon may need more practical care than a ribbon intended purely for disposable gift packaging.
Choosing ribbon made using recycled yarns helps reduce reliance on entirely virgin material. For businesses reviewing the materials used in their packaging, recycled ribbon can be one part of a wider move towards more considered packaging choices.
Different sustainable ribbon materials have different properties, so there is no single ribbon that is right for every application. Alongside recycled grosgrain, our sustainable ribbon collection includes cellulose-based acetate satin, recycled satin and paper-based ribbon options.
Our sustainable grosgrain ribbon range is woven using recycled yarns. Always check the specifications of individual ribbon ranges, as not all grosgrain ribbon is necessarily manufactured from recycled material.
Grosgrain has a distinctive ribbed woven surface rather than the smooth finish associated with satin ribbon. It has a slightly firmer, more structured feel that works particularly well for bow making and decorative applications.
Yes. This grosgrain ribbon can be washed at temperatures of up to 50°C.
Yes. This recycled grosgrain ribbon is safe to iron. Care should always be taken to use an appropriate temperature for the ribbon and the item it is being used with.
Yes. Grosgrain is particularly good for bow making because its woven structure gives the ribbon body and helps the finished loops retain their shape.
Grosgrain has a visible ribbed texture and a more structured feel, while satin ribbon has a smoother surface and typically a shinier appearance. Grosgrain is often chosen for structured bows, crafts and textured packaging, while satin is popular for smooth, decorative gift presentation.
Yes. Recycled grosgrain is ideal for gift boxes, bags, hampers and product packaging, particularly when you want a textured finish rather than the smooth appearance of satin.
Our recycled grosgrain ribbon is available in a range of widths. The widths and colours currently available can be seen in the products above.
We have been supplying and printing ribbon since 2007, working with businesses, retailers, event companies and individual customers throughout the UK.
Browse the recycled grosgrain ribbon products above to choose your preferred width, colour and roll size, or explore our wider sustainable ribbon collection for alternative materials and finishes.
