Custom Printed Ribbons

Printed ribbons for packaging, gifting & hangtag strings.

Custom-printed polyester satin, grosgrain and 100% cotton tape ribbons — widths from 6mm to 50mm, printed via hot-stamp foil, screen or digital. Continuous spools, large bulk rolls or pre-cut hangtag strings. From ₹2.20 per metre, 7–10 day delivery.

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  • Satin · Grosgrain · Cotton
  • 6mm – 50mm widths
  • Hot-stamp foil / Screen / Digital
  • Biodegradable cotton tape
Custom printed satin ribbons in branded packaging — Labelwala India
Ribbon Materials

Three weaves, three jobs.

Satin, grosgrain or cotton tape — each weave has a different feel, drape and ideal use-case. Pick the right one for your packaging or hangtag.

Satin ribbons

Smooth polyester satin with a glossy face and matte reverse. Drapes softly, ties into crisp bows and prints beautifully with foil and full-colour digital. The default choice for premium gift wrap, DTC shipping ribbons and luxury retail boxes.

Grosgrain ribbons

Ribbed, matte polyester tape — noticeably sturdier and more textured than satin. Holds knots without slipping, resists fraying under tension and feels structured. The workhorse for hangtag strings, lanyard ribbons, event ID-card straps and rugged retail tags.

Cotton tape ribbons

100% natural cotton weave — matte, soft and biodegradable. Pairs with kraft, recycled paper and apothecary packaging. Printed with water-based inks and home-compostable end-of-life — the right pick for sustainable DTC brands, organic skincare and artisan food.

Why Printed Ribbons

Why brands choose printed ribbons.

Ribbons are long-format printing — your logo repeats end-to-end, wraps around the box, and finishes the unboxing. Six reasons brands invest in them over plain tape.

360° brand visibility

A repeat-print ribbon wraps every face of the box — front, sides and bow. The logo is unavoidable in every unboxing photo, on every shelf and inside every Reel.

Continuous-length print

Ribbons print as one long uninterrupted run — no per-piece cutting, no per-cut waste. You buy exactly the metres you need, and unused length stays on the spool for the next batch.

Premium unboxing moment

The pull-and-untie ritual is what separates a parcel from a gift. A branded ribbon is the cheapest single upgrade that makes a courier box feel like luxury — and the most shared in unboxing Reels.

Hangtag strings ready

We pre-cut narrow ribbon (6–10mm grosgrain or cotton tape) to your exact hangtag-string length and ship in count-bagged packs. Your packing team threads, knots and attaches — no in-house cutting station required.

Foil, screen or digital

Hot-stamp foil for metallic luxury single-colour logos, screen-print for opaque high-volume runs, digital for full-colour photographic artwork. We help you pick the right method for your budget, run-size and finish.

Biodegradable cotton option

100% cotton tape printed with water-based inks — home-compostable end-of-life and certifiably plastic-free. The trim that lets a sustainable brand close the loop without giving up branded packaging.

How It Works

From design to doorstep.

Four steps. Zero confusion. Same person from quote to delivery.

  1. 01

    Artwork, material, width & length

    Send vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF, SVG) along with your choice of base — satin, grosgrain or cotton tape — plus width (6mm to 50mm), total metres and whether you need continuous spools or pre-cut hangtag strings. We confirm print-feasibility and quote within 2 hours.

  2. 02

    Digital proof + physical ribbon swatch

    You get a to-scale digital proof on WhatsApp showing the print repeat across your chosen width. For paid samples and orders above 1,000m we courier a physical ribbon swatch in the actual base so you can feel the weave and check the foil/ink on-fabric before production begins.

  3. 03

    Continuous-length printing & cut

    Your artwork runs as one continuous repeat down the ribbon roll — printed via hot-stamp foil block, screen rotary or digital direct-to-fabric depending on spec. Finished ribbon is then cut to your format: 25m / 50m / 100m spools, large bulk rolls, or pre-cut hangtag strings counted into bags.

  4. 04

    Rolled, boxed & delivered

    Spools are wound on rigid cores to prevent crushing, labelled with metre-count and SKU, then dispatched pan-India with WhatsApp tracking. Lead time 7–10 days from proof approval; defective pieces replaced free within 7 days of delivery.

Specifications

Made exactly the way you need.

Three base materials, six standard widths, three print methods and three cut formats — all manufactured in-house at our Ahmedabad facility. Mix-and-match to match your packaging spec.

Specification
Detail
Material
Polyester satin / Polyester grosgrain / 100% cotton tape
Standard widths
6mm, 10mm, 15mm, 25mm, 38mm, 50mm (custom up to 100mm)
Print method
Hot-stamp foil / Screen-print / Digital direct-to-fabric
Foil finishes
Metallic gold, silver, rose-gold, copper, matte black, matte white
Colours (digital)
Full CMYK, gradients, photographs, brand-exact Pantone match
Cut format
Cut-to-length spools, continuous bulk rolls, pre-cut hangtag strings
Spool sizes
25m / 50m / 100m on rigid cores; bulk rolls 500m+
MOQ
100m (digital/screen), 500m (foil), 500 pcs (pre-cut strings)
Lead time
7–10 days from proof approval
File formats
AI, EPS, PDF, SVG (vector preferred for foil/screen)
Starting price
From ₹2.20 per metre
Used As

Where printed ribbons shine.

Six places a branded ribbon does more work than a plain tape — from the shipping box to the wedding favour table.

Premium DTC unboxing

A printed satin ribbon wrapped around the inner box is the cheapest single upgrade that lifts a courier parcel into a giftable moment — and the most-shared element in customer unboxing Reels.

See D2C use cases

Retail gift wrap branding

Counter-side gift wrapping with a logo ribbon turns every walk-out into mobile brand signage. Sized for the standard 25–38mm bow on jewellery, apparel and beauty retail boxes.

Hangtag strings (cut-to-length)

Pre-cut 6–10mm grosgrain or cotton tape strings, ready to thread through hangtag eyelets. Available in 12cm, 15cm or 20cm cuts with knotted or open ends — count-bagged for the packing bench.

Wedding & event favours

Couple names and date printed end-to-end on satin — the standard finish on Indian wedding return-gifts, mithai boxes, hamper bows and seating-card ties. Foil works especially well here.

Product packaging seal

A ribbon belly-band around a sleeve or apparel fold replaces a plastic shrink-wrap with a branded, reusable closure. Common on premium menswear shirting, scarves and saree packaging.

Lanyards & event ID cards

15–25mm grosgrain printed with sponsor or event branding, attached to a clip — the go-to lanyard for conferences, exhibitions, college fests and corporate ID. Sturdier than satin and holds the knot.

Ribbon vs Label

Ribbon or label — which to order?

A quick side-by-side so you can pick confidently. Not sure? WhatsApp us with your use case and we'll recommend.

Feature Printed Satin Ribbons Printed Labels
Best forOutside the box — gift wrap, hangtag strings, lanyards, unboxingInside garments — neck, side seam, hem
Sold byBy the metre / per spool / per pre-cut stringBy the piece (per label)
Common widths6mm to 50mm (continuous length)15×10mm to 100×50mm (per piece)
Material optionsPolyester satin / grosgrain / 100% cotton tapePolyester satin / cotton / Tyvek
Minimum order100 metres (digital), 500m (foil)100 labels
Starting priceFrom ₹2.20 / metreFrom ₹0.80 / label
Lead time7–10 days5–8 days

Quick rule of thumb: ribbon for the outside of the box, label for the inside of the garment. Many brands order both together — WhatsApp us for a combined quote.

Trust & Credentials

Built on verifiable trust.

A real factory, a real team, a real address. Drop in any time — we welcome factory visits by appointment.

Factory
Ahmedabad, Gujarat — India
GST Registered
Proper invoice for every order
Direct Manufacturer
No middlemen, no markup
Direct Owner Contact
Same person, quote to delivery
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"Every ribbon is printed, spooled and packed at our Ahmedabad facility. You'll talk to me directly on WhatsApp — same person from quote to delivery."

— The Labelwala Team · +91 96649 55791
Common Questions

Printed ribbon FAQs.

Quick answers to the questions Indian fashion brands ask us most. Still stuck? WhatsApp us.

What ribbon widths do you offer?

Standard widths are 6mm, 10mm, 15mm, 25mm, 38mm and 50mm. Slim 6–10mm suits hangtag strings, invitation ties and small jewellery boxes; 15–25mm is the all-rounder for retail boxes and DTC shipping; 38–50mm is the statement width for hamper bows, wedding sashes and luxury gifting. Custom widths up to 100mm on request.

What's the difference between satin, grosgrain and cotton ribbons?

Satin is smooth polyester with a glossy face — ideal for premium gift wrap and DTC unboxing. Grosgrain is ribbed, matte polyester — sturdier and harder-wearing, the go-to for hangtag strings, lanyards and event badges. Cotton tape is soft natural-fibre weave with a matte, rustic hand-feel — biodegradable and the right pick for sustainable brands, artisan packaging and apothecary lines.

Can you cut ribbons to specific lengths (for hangtag strings)?

Yes. We ship ribbons three ways: continuous spools (25m / 50m / 100m), large bulk rolls, and pre-cut hangtag strings cut to your exact length (typically 12cm, 15cm or 20cm) with optional knotted, sealed or open ends. Pre-cut strings ship loose-bagged in 500 or 1,000-piece packs so your packing team can thread them straight onto hangtags.

Do you offer foil-stamped or metallic-printed ribbons?

Yes. Three print methods are available: hot-stamp foil (metallic gold, silver, rose-gold, copper and matte foils — best for luxury single-colour branding), screen-print (durable opaque inks, ideal for solid logos in 1–4 colours), and digital direct-to-fabric (full CMYK, gradients and photographs). Foil is recommended for premium gifting and wedding favours; screen for high-volume runs; digital for short runs with complex artwork.

What's the MOQ for custom printed ribbons?

Minimum order is 100 metres per artwork for digital and screen prints, and 500 metres for hot-stamp foil (due to die-block setup). For pre-cut hangtag strings, MOQ is 500 pieces. There's no MOQ on ready-stock plain satin, grosgrain or cotton tape — order any length for sampling or small runs.

Are biodegradable / sustainable ribbon options available?

Yes. Our 100% cotton tape ribbon is fully biodegradable and home-compostable — printed with water-based inks and free of plastic coating. It's the option we recommend for sustainable DTC brands, organic skincare, artisan food packaging and any brand that wants to avoid polyester in its unboxing. Available in natural off-white, undyed and select earth-tone bases in widths 10mm to 38mm.

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