An embroidered band can give a bag strap, shoe detail or garment a distinctive surface. Compared with a pattern woven into a jacquard band, embroidery adds raised lettering, separate border stitches and layered colour effects after the base band is made. The two processes offer different possibilities; the practical choice depends on the design, material and production quantity.

Embroidered bands and jacquard bands

Embroidered band with raised lettering and a stitched border.

In a jacquard band, the design is formed during weaving. With embroidery, a prepared band can receive additional stitching for borders, logos and lettering. The Italian article describes designs using up to 15 colours and three-dimensional effects. The workable number of colours, height of the raised stitches and definition of small details are confirmed during sampling, rather than assumed to be unlimited.

Continuous lengths and cut-to-size bands

Bands can be developed in continuous lengths or cut to the dimensions of a specific component. Continuous production may reduce offcuts in some layouts; actual material use depends on the pattern repeat and cutting plan. Our team can assess the format that best suits the final accessory.

Uses and base materials

• Bag straps and shoulder straps.
• Footwear straps and trims.
• Garment inserts, edging and decorative bands.
• Belts and other fashion accessories.

Depending on the project, base bands may be made from polyester, cotton, cotton-look polyester, nylon or other suitable fibres. Recycled PET and organic cotton can also be considered where available. A GRS or GOTS claim requires current documentation for the exact material and supply chain; it does not follow automatically from the fibre name.

Yellow band with a two-colour border and raised logo effect.

Dimensions and yarn specification

The original article lists example band widths of 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 mm, as well as 600- and 900-denier yarn options. These are historical examples, not a guarantee that every combination is available today. Denier expresses the linear mass of a yarn and is one factor in the feel and coverage of the embroidery.

See our guide to custom embroidered ribbons and bands for further applications. To discuss a strap design, sample, material or quotation, contact Marini Ricami 1986.