Does anyone know the difference between a grosgrain and satin ribbon?

Charly Posted: Oct 01, 2004 02:33 PM

Does anyone know the difference between a grosgrain and satin ribbon?

Which would be nicer for wrapping around a favor box?

I think Grosgrain is the material Tiffany's uses...ok I need your help!

Thanks!

Here is grosgrain sample

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Charly Posted: Oct 01, 2004 02:34 PM

Re: Does anyone know the difference between a grosgrain and satin ribbon?

This is the satin ribbon

o17range Posted: Oct 01, 2004 02:54 PM

Re: Does anyone know the difference between a grosgrain and satin ribbon?

It's been awhile since I received anything from Tiffany, but I think they use satin ribbon. There's a store in Manhasset if you want to call and ask.

Sassyz75 Posted: Oct 01, 2004 03:11 PM

Re: Does anyone know the difference between a grosgrain and satin ribbon?

Tiffany's used satin
Grosgrain has tiny ridges in it and isn't shiny.

oakslady Posted: Oct 01, 2004 04:01 PM

Re: Does anyone know the difference between a grosgrain and satin ribbon?

the difference is satin ribbon is smooth and grosgrain is textured in striads

hope that helps

Ang&Rich Posted: Oct 01, 2004 04:01 PM

Re: Does anyone know the difference between a grosgrain and satin ribbon?

Texture is a major difference. Crossgrain has the ridges and also feels a little more stiff where as satin (without wire edging) is softer and more flexible. With Satin you can get single-sided or double-sided. Obviously the double sided is a little thicker because both sides have the satin showing whereas the single has satin on one side and is a little more dull on the other side.

ETA: Crossgrain is a little more dull in color (bright but not shiny like satin)