Custom Elastic Ribbon for Garment Bands and Closures

Small elastic ribbon rolls in a spectrum of colors.

Elastic band options

Plain elastic can sit inside a garment opening.
Ribs add a line of texture to the exposed band.
Stretch velvet adds soft pile to a wristband, waistband or hair tie.
Rolls and cut pieces suit different sewing and assembly jobs.
Ribbon orders start at 50 meters.

From flat strip to fitted band

Plain elastic can sit in a casing. Velvet can face out on an accessory. We can adjust the surface, width and cut length to suit the seam or fastening.

Plain face

A slim, plain band can sit inside a casing.

Ribbed surface

Crosswise ribs give an exposed band more texture.

Velvet pile

A plush face gives a hair tie or decorative closure a softer outline.

Band width

A wider strip spreads contact across more of the opening.

Colorways

The face can match the garment or stand out as a separate stripe.

Lengths

Rolls suit different cuts. Pre-cut strips suit loops of the same size.

Plain and decorative elastic

Hidden bands, velvet closures and decorative hair ties use stretch in different ways.

Elastic Ribbon

Red velvet ribbon arranged in loose folds.

Stretch Velvet Ribbon

Elastic tapes with multicolored woven lines.

Elastic Webbing

Rows of braided hair ties beside a ponytail tied with the red-and-white style.

Elastic Hair Tie Ribbon

Plain, ribbed and velvet bands Custom ribbon samples

Elastic surface styles

Elastic can stay out of sight in clothing or form the visible face of an accessory.

Elastic Ribbon
Plain polyester-and-spandex elastic has woven edges and lies flat inside a sewn casing.
Stretch Velvet Ribbon
Stretch velvet has a knitted stretch base with soft pile on the visible face of a hair tie or closure.
Elastic Webbing
Elastic webbing gives a broader contact area around a closure.
Elastic Hair Tie Ribbon
A hair tie can be made from a short length of elastic joined into a loop.

The cut length before joining

We measure the cut strip at rest and the opening at its fitted size. An overlap or knot takes up some of the cut length.

Strip width
Narrow elastic can suit a hair tie. A wider band spreads contact across the opening.
Resting cut
We measure the cut piece without stretching it.
Overlap
For a sewn loop, the relaxed cut length includes the overlap. Once the ends are joined, the relaxed loop is shorter by that amount.
Fit reference
The fitted circumference is the distance around the garment opening or closure. Roll length is measured separately.

Color on a moving band

Straight and wavy lines run along the black elastic bands.

Narrow glitter ribbons in red, purple, blue and gold.

Color on a moving band

On exposed ribbed trim, the elastic can match the garment or add a contrasting stripe. Check the shade with the band stretched to its fitted length.

Plain shade
A solid shade can match the garment or packaging.
Velvet sheen
Velvet pile can look different as the band stretches.
Ribbed face
The ribs open as the band stretches.
Visible design
A stripe or letter can widen at the fitted length.

Plain, ribbed and velvet bands

Pink and black ribbon with a leopard pattern.

Plain, ribbed and velvet bands

A casing hides the face. On an exposed band, the surface detail needs enough room to show when stretched.

Concealed band
Plain elastic disappears inside a sewn channel.
Ribbed edge
A raised surface makes the visible band more distinct.
Velvet tie
A plush outer face can become the decorative part of a closure.
Joined ring
On repeated accessory pieces, the seam or knot can sit underneath.

Roll length and cut pieces

Reels of black, navy, white and other elastic tapes.

Roll length and cut pieces

Orders can specify meters per roll or the length of each cut strip, both measured at rest.

Continuous roll
The sewing room can cut several loop sizes from one roll.
Pre-cut bands
Equal cuts can include the same allowance for the join.
Width groups
Different band widths can be separated for assembly.
Color groups
Labels can match similar shades to a garment style or closure.

Materials for elastic bands

Elastic can stay inside a garment or show as trim.

A black velvet band held across two fingers.

Elastic yarn and velvet faces

Stretch velvet adds pile to a fitted band. Plain elastic sits flatter and feels smoother inside a casing.

Velvet ribbon and stretch velvet

Cream and blue trim samples with thick interlocking loops.

Knit stretch or elastic tension?

Knit loops can open under tension. They may not spring back like elastic yarn. A fitted band has both a resting length and a working length.

Knitted ribbon for garment edges

A roll of black elastic with two wavy gray lines.

A band at the garment seam

On an exposed band, width and texture need to suit the garment. A concealed waistband can use plain elastic inside a casing. The way the band is made affects how the join bends.

Garment ribbon and waistbands

Narrow black elastic strips arranged in parallel.

Stretch and recovery

Elastic yarn stretches as the opening widens. The knit or weave around it can change width too. We measure recovery after release, as the band returns toward its resting size.

A band built around its join

An existing loop or garment-opening measurements help us size the strip before cutting.

Discuss a custom band

50 m

Minimum order

Surface

Plain, ribbed or plush

Format

Rolls or cut bands

Elastic band formats

Elastic finishes, stretch and recovery, and supply by the roll or cut length.

What measurements do you need for elastic loops and rolls?

For loops, give the relaxed cut length, overlap or knot allowance and fitted circumference. Rolls are sold by relaxed length, before cutting and joining.

Can stretch velvet face out on a closure?

Yes. Velvet can face out while the elastic provides the fit. The pile can spread under tension, so the fitted circumference matters to the finished look.

How do you measure stretch and recovery on a sample?

Measure the sample at rest, stretched to the fitted opening and again after release. Those three measurements show the original length, how far the band stretches and how closely it returns to its original length. Ribbon sample development.

Are elastic bands ordered by length or by piece count?

The minimum is 50 meters of ribbon. For cut bands, the quote also lists the relaxed cut length and number of pieces.

How can the sewing room tell similar bands apart?

A label can identify the relaxed width, surface and garment or closure. Two rolls can match in color but differ in stretch, texture or the join they need. Production and packing.