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Decorative ribbons in a variety of colors and weaves, and printed tapes on substrates from single and double satin to taffeta, polyester and cotton. White or colored, in a range of standardized widths and qualities — woven-to-match or dyed-to-match.

Sustainable
Organic and recycled
Organic and recycled
Widths
Standardized range
Color
Woven- or dyed-to-match
Supplied
Continuous, on the roll
Constructions
Six
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The qualities

Six ribbons and tapes

Woven or printed, decorative or functional — and every one supplied continuously on the roll.

Woven Ribbons
Gross Grain Imitation
Flat Tapes
Tubular Bonding Tape
Printed Ribbons & Tapes
Elastic Tapes
Continuous and decorative

Woven Ribbons

Woven decorative ribbons are a strong choice for embellishing everything from clothing to footwear and accessories. Designs run continuously and are delivered in rolls, available in all our woven label qualities with a wide variety of weave effects to add texture.

Definition
All woven label qualities
Smallest text
Up to 8 colors
Hand feel
Woven, textured
Relative cost
Premium
The grosgrain look

Gross Grain Imitation

These decorative ribbons imitate the thickness of the yarns and the weave of gross grain tape, with the advantage that they allow designs with better definition.

Definition
Better definition than true grosgrain
Smallest text
Up to 8 colors
Hand feel
Thick, grosgrain-like
Relative cost
Core range
Lines or plain

Flat Tapes

Flat tapes are made with 100% polyester yarns. The design runs as lines along the tape or as plain color, without text or figures, and can be built with flat, diagonal or herringbone weaves.

Definition
Lines or plain color, no text
Smallest text
Up to 7 colors
Hand feel
Flat woven
Relative cost
Economical
Built around a cord

Tubular Bonding Tape

Constructed with a tight flat weave and an inner space to be filled with a cord — up to 3 colors can be reproduced in the background and 1 in the tubular space.

Definition
Background plus tubular channel
Smallest text
3 background + 1 tubular
Hand feel
Tight flat weave
Relative cost
Premium
Printed, not woven

Printed Ribbons & Tapes

A wide range of ribbons and tapes, from synthetic fibers such as polyester satin and taffeta and poly-cotton blends, to natural fibers including cotton, organic cotton and organic bamboo, as well as recycled polyester. Printing options vary with the design and the base chosen.

Definition
Print detail by base
Smallest text
Varies with base
Hand feel
Satin, taffeta, cotton
Relative cost
Core range
Fit and comfort

Elastic Tapes

Elastic tapes are commonly specified for underwear and sportswear, where they provide the necessary fit and comfort. They can be manufactured to your requirement.

Definition
Branded elastic
Smallest text
Made to requirement
Hand feel
Stretch
Relative cost
Core range
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Quality
Definition
Smallest text
Hand feel
Finish
Construction
Cut & fold
Relative cost
Woven Ribbons
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Definition
All woven label qualities
Smallest text
Up to 8 colors
Hand feel
Woven, textured
Finish
Weave-effect dependent
Construction
Jacquard woven ribbon
Cut & fold
Continuous, on the roll
Relative cost
Premium
Gross Grain Imitation
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Definition
Better definition than true grosgrain
Smallest text
Up to 8 colors
Hand feel
Thick, grosgrain-like
Finish
Matte ribbed
Construction
Imitation grosgrain weave
Cut & fold
Continuous, on the roll
Relative cost
Core range
Flat Tapes
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Definition
Lines or plain color, no text
Smallest text
Up to 7 colors
Hand feel
Flat woven
Finish
Flat, diagonal or herringbone
Construction
100% polyester yarns
Cut & fold
Continuous, on the roll
Relative cost
Economical
Tubular Bonding Tape
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Definition
Background plus tubular channel
Smallest text
3 background + 1 tubular
Hand feel
Tight flat weave
Finish
Matte
Construction
Tubular woven with cord channel
Cut & fold
Continuous, on the roll
Relative cost
Premium
Printed Ribbons & Tapes
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Definition
Print detail by base
Smallest text
Varies with base
Hand feel
Satin, taffeta, cotton
Finish
Base dependent
Construction
Printed on woven tape
Cut & fold
Continuous, on the roll
Relative cost
Core range
Elastic Tapes
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Definition
Branded elastic
Smallest text
Made to requirement
Hand feel
Stretch
Finish
Woven
Construction
Elastic woven tape
Cut & fold
Continuous, on the roll
Relative cost
Core range

Guidance from Finotex product literature. Final specification confirmed on sample approval.

Applications

Where the trim is continuous

Apparel & accessories

Drawcords, bindings, hanger loops and interior taping in brand colors.

Jacquard

Activewear & performance

Branded elastics and tapes that carry the logo along a seam.

Woven

Retail & packaging

Ribbon for packaging, gifting and in-store presentation.

Printed
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Questions

The things buyers ask first

Do all of your factories use the same type of machines and are the quality and products the same across countries?
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Finotex constantly strives to offer the latest technology to its customers and looks for the better materials for our products. This allow us to reproduce your product in any of our fa-cilities around the world, with the same quality and raw material.

Do you have the capacity to develop heat transfers for special fabrics (DWR, ultra stretched synthetics, FR, etc.)?
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Yes, our Research & Development Product department works constantly on new formulas and performing tests before launching them to the market. When our customers need a development for special fabrics we only need the sample of the fabric and know what kind of finish and the additional process will be put through.

Which washing tests does Finotex perform?
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Finotex performs the following testing at our internal laboratory in our El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and Colombia facilities: Home Laundry Cycles; Chlorinated water using the ISO 105-E-03 Textile Test for color fastness; Salt water testing using the AATCC 106 Colorfastness to Salt water norm, Dry Cleaning Testing and Industrial wash testing.

Are all Finotex products certified for harmful substances?
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Yes, our standard products are certificated under the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®