FAQ

Our New Ribbons

How often do you issue new designs?
We are working with fabric designers to ensure ribbons now release in advance of or at the same time as the related fabric collection. These shipments generally occur three times a year, depending on manufacturer.

Exclusive Wholesale Ribbons

What does Exclusive mean?
All designs in this category are original designs and not found anywhere else.  

Custom Ribbons

Do you work with customers on their own exclusive designs?
Yes! We often work with our customers to produce their own exclusive designs. Reach out to us via email for more info!

Usage of Wholesale Ribbons

What are your customers doing with your ribbons?
This is a great question and the answers never cease to amaze us! We sell to distributors, manufacturers and retailers. Our manufacturers include women's and children's apparel, accessories (shoes, belts, millinery, hand bags, hair bows), doggie couture (collars, leashes, dog beds), stationery (cards, photo albums, picture frames, scrapbooking,), home decor (pillows, table linens, drapery, upholstery), as well as a myriad of giftware manufacturers. Our retailers include fabric stores, quilt stores, needlepoint stores, knitting stores, stationery stores, gift stores and florists.

Ribbon Widths

What is the millimeters to inches conversion for your ribbons?
Our ribbons and some of our Exclusive Designs are sized in millimeters. The following is an approximate conversion chart: 

Ribbon contents

What is the fiber content of your ribbons?
Most of our Exclusive Designs are polyester and washable. If the fiber content is not listed, please contact us.

Tips for sewing and caring for the ribbons
https://wholesale.renaissanceribbons.com/blogs/ribbon-crafts/18696897-from-elaine-schmidt-tips-for-sewing-with-ribbons

Terms of Wholesale Ribbon Sales

Our minimum opening order is $150.00.
Renaissance Ribbons offers you a large selection of exquisite ribbons and trims. We stock our Exclusive ribbons in Colorado.

Terms: Mastercard, Visa or American Express
Price: All prices are wholesale and quoted in U.S. dollars, F.O.B. Colorado, and are subject to change without notice. Ribbon is sold by full spools only.

Shipment:
Shipping is by USPS/UPS unless a special request is made for an alternative method. FedEx or US Postal Service may add 24 hours for processing. A handling charge will be added.

Backorders:
Backorders will be shipped as soon as goods are available unless customer's order clearly states no backorders.

Returns:
No return merchandise accepted without authorization. All claims must be reported within 10 days of receipt of goods. Returns are subject to a 20% restocking charge.

Special Note:
Color fastness during dry cleaning and laundering cannot be guaranteed. Please test sample prior to cleaning or dyeing. There may be some variation in actual ribbon color due to different dye lots and the limitations of printing technology.

Production Orders:
Contact our office for information regarding quantity discounts and special orders.

Copyrights:
These original ribbon designs are protected by copyright laws.

Wholesale Registration

Do I need to register on-line?
Only if you are a wholesale buyer. By registering on-line you have access to our wholesale pricing and you can order using our shopping cart. Also, we will notify you of any new products or promotions.

Ribbon Marketing e-mails

By registering, will I receive a lot of marketing e-mails from Renaissance Ribbons?
We only send e-mails featuring new products, announcing our seasonal collections and special promotions. We do not share our mailing list with any other businesses or group.

Ribbon Sales & promotions

How often do your ribbons go on sale?
We regularly feature special promotions on our existing product line and occasionally offer old treasures from our warehouse.

Wholesale Ribbon Shows

Where does Renaissance Ribbons exhibit?
We attend wholesale ribbon trade shows for the fashion, gift, sewing, quilting and crafting industries. 

LFNT - Laura Foster Nicholson

What does LFNT mean?
This stands for Laura Foster Nicholson Textiles. Laura is our designer and her designs have these letters in the style number. For some of you web readers, be sure to check out her Ribbon Pattern blog!

Buying Ribbon Retail

Where can I buy your ribbons retail?
We have hundreds of retail outlets all around the US. Please see our store locator for more info.