A
ribbon or
riband is a thin band of material, typically
cloth but also
plastic or sometimes
metal, used primarily as decorative binding and tying. Cloth ribbons are made of natural materials such as silk, velvet, cotton, and jute and of synthetic materials, such as polyester, nylon and polyproylene. Ribbon is used for innumerable useful, ornamental and
symbolic purposes. Cultures around the world use ribbon in their hair, around the body, and as ornamentation on animals, buildings, and packaging. Some popular fabrics used to make ribbons are
satin,
organza,
sheer,
silk,
velvet and
grosgrain.
