Aurora Borealis. Iridescent or rainbow like appearance on crystal color rhinestones or jewels.
Acetate: A man-made plastic material used in certain products like chainette fringes, as well as crafts supplies.
Acetate Ribbon: A stiffer satin ribbon used often for floral arrangements, inexpensive pew bows, and other bridal work.
Beads: Different kinds of material molded into a shape with a hole through the middle for sewing or attaching purposes. Beads come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and materials, and are used mainly for jewelry but also for clothing, accessories, interiors, and numerous other projects as well.
Beaded Trim: Ribbon trim decorated with beadwork andnly for eveningwear, bridal and fine costumes.
Bengaline Moire: A type of ribbon that has ridges (like grosgrain) and a watermark on it like Moire ribbon.
Bugle Beads: Long, narrow beads usually made of glass that come in many colors and finishes. Bugle beads are typically used for jewelry and detailing on garments or crafts.
Bullion: Metallic threads wound into a coil. Bullion can be applied on trims and appliqués particularly crest patterned patches.
Bullion Fringe: Not made from bullion, but from twisted cords.
Buttons: Available on four holes, two holes, or shank opening for attachment and sewing. Comes in all kinds of shapes, materials, and colors. Comes in standard sizes for proper application of fit to buttonhole size. Used as a closing device for garments, accessories, and interiors and also used as embellishments on clothing, interiors, and crafting. It can be made of natural materials, glass, metal, plastic or rhinestones.
Chenille: A fuzzy thread that can be woven into trims, appliqués or fringes.
Cords: Twisted or braided pieces of material making a tubular shape, also known as rope. Used for belts, handbags, jewelry and tiebacks. Comes in both leather and vinyl.
Elastics: Knit material with stretch to allow movement and give. Used for give in knit fabrics mainly in clothing, headbands, belts, and some jewelry. Also made in stretch cording, plastic and lace.
Feathers: Trim made out of real or faux bird feathers. Feathers are used for outerwear, headdresses, eveningwear, and shoe accents.
Fringe: Small pieces of cord, string, fabric, or beads falling vertically from a strip of tape, braid, or ribbon. Fringe is used for accents on interiors such as furniture, curtains, and lampshades and accessorizing clothing such as scarves, sweaters, jackets, dresses, and costumes.
Fur: Trim made out of real or faux fur. Fur is used for outerwear, headdresses, eveningwear, and shoe accents.
Faux: Pronounced fo, not fox, means fake or imitation
Gimp Braids: Flat braid of intertwining cords or threads that make a detailed design. Gimp braids can be seen on jackets, shoes, handbags, pillows, furniture, and drapery.
Gingham: A checkered or plaid print.
Greek Key: A repetitive pattern often shown on jacquard ribbon.
Hand Dyed: Products are colored manually as opposed to being colored with a machine. Colors often vary from one product to another due to the nature of the dying process.
Jacquard Ribbon: Fancy woven and intricate ribbon with an embroidered design on the front and floating threads on the back. Jacquards are typically known for their elaborate floral patterns. Jacquards can be used for clothing, such as eveningwear and some drapery embellishments including bedding.
Jute: A natural material in a plain color. Jute has a very rough texture and is good for country-style crafts and outdoor use.
Key Tassel: smaller tassel size usually used on decorative pieces. Usually resembles a miniature tie back or a tassel.
Lace: Woven design of thread in an open shape or pattern. Lace is used mainly for detailing clothing, such as collars, dresses, blouses, and bridal-wear, as well as home décor, pillow cases, and tablecloths. There are many types of lace such as Cluny lace, fine lace, Chantilly lace, Venice lace, heirloom lace, and crochet.
Leather: An animal derived material often used for handbags, shoes and outerwear.
Metallic Trims: Gold, silver, and copper flecked ribbon or braid with a shimmering effect. Metallic trims are used to add vibrancy to a garment or interior piece such as eveningwear, costume, or furniture.
Mohair: A silk-like fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat.
Narrow Ribbon and Cords: Flat ribbon or tubular cording in various materials such as silk, grosgrain, leather, suede, organza, satin, taffeta, and rayon. Narrow ribbon and cords are used mainly for jewelry and on accessories.
Organdy: Any sheer ribbon also called organza.
Pearls: Available in plastic and glass. Pearls can be either naturally derived or man-made. Pearls come in many sizes and colors and can be used for jewelry, beadwork on garments and accessories.
Piping / Cordedge: A twisted, braided, or solid tube of material that is attached to a strip of tape for insertion into a seam. Piping can be used for a clean or decorative finish on furniture, pillows, chairs, sofas, and on clothing such as trousers, jackets, and coats.
Poly: Stands for polypropylene ribbon. This is a “plastic” ribbon that does not look like plastic but is excellent for outdoor use.
Polyester: Made from fabric and is very durable.
Pom-pom: Small ball of material (usually fur) that can be added to the end of a cord or used as an accent.
Put Up: The number of yards on the spool.
Rayon: A man-made material used in ribbons and cording
Reel: A filled spool of ribbon or trim.
Ribbons: Flat piece of material in a variety of fabrics, sizes, patterns, and colors. Ribbons can be used for countless projects, but some of their most common uses include invitations, packaging, headwear, clothing, jewelry, and shoes.
Seed Beads: Small round beads usually made of glass, and come in many colors and finishes. Seed beads can be used for jewelry and any kind of beading on a garment or crafts.
Sequins: Small, flat or domed disc with a hole in the center for sewing purposes. They can have a shiny or matte finish. Sequins are used for accentuating clothing, especially costumes or eveningwear, to add shine or reflection to a garment. They are made from plastic or metal cups and can sometimes have a semi-bowl shape.
Sequin Trim: Trim with continuous rows of sequins sewn together. This trim is used for costumes, belts, garments and eveningwear.
Spool: A filled reel of ribbon or trim.
Suede / Leather Trims: Flat ribbon or braid made out of real or faux leather or suede. These types of trims are used for decoration on clothing, handbags, shoes, and jewelry.
Swarovski Rhinestone: Famous brand name of fine rhinestones and crystal gems. Swarovski rhinestones are created to give shine and luster like a true gem or diamond. Rhinestones can be used for embellishing denim, cell phones, eveningwear, bridal, and jewelry. M&J Trimming also carries some non-Swarovski rhinestones as well.
Tassels: A gathering of small pieces of fabric (fringe) into one ornament. Tassels are used as an adornment or as a pull device mainly with interiors such as curtains, ceiling fans, furniture, and menus.
Twill Tape: Woven ribbon usually in a herringbone pattern, which can be easily folded over a seam. Twill tape is also known as apron tape or fold-over tape and can be used for covering unfinished seamson a garment or for a sturdy tie closure or backing on a garment.
Vintage Ribbon: Ribbon that is antique or printed to look antique usually made in a jacquard fashion. Vintage ribbon is used for clothing and is most popular for belts. This type of ribbon usually has a limited availability.
Webbing: Strong woven material made from cotton or polyester. Used for belts, handles, and most commonly for totes and backpack straps.
Width: The size of a ribbon or trim as measured across the item.
Woven Ribbon: Looms are used to weave the ribbon from the center to the outside. Soft Satins and Grosgrains are made this way. In this process, and if the ribbon is wired, the wire is added as one of the last threads to finish the weave.
YD or YRD: Abbreviation for Yard
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