grosgrain ribbon

Ridged fabric strip

Grosgrain ribbon is a sturdy ribbon with a distinctive ribbed texture, the crosswise cords creating narrow ridges across its surface.

The weave makes it stiffer and more durable than satin ribbon, favored for gift wrapping, hair accessories, and decorative trim on clothing: a grosgrain ribbon hatband, She tied the package with grosgrain ribbon.

Related
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • bowRespectful forward inclination
  • hair bowDecorative strand fastener
  • trimRemove unwanted edges

velvet · headband · millinery · hatband · weave · texture · ribbed · corded · binding · edge · crisp · stiff · stripe · gift · gift wrap · wrapping · sewing notions · notions

Opposites
texture/weave

grosgrain ribbonsatin ribbon

Glossy woven trim

silk ribbon · velvet ribbon

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G