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Frequently Asked Questions

On this page you will find the most frequently asked (important) questions about printing ribbons. Read this information carefully before you place an order on printonribbon.com.

 

About ribbon printing

How much does ribbon printing cost? +

The price of ribbon printing depends on the ribbon width, the number of meters and the chosen printing method such as one color or full color. At Lintbedrukken.nl printed satin ribbon can be ordered from about 3.50 euros per meter, with larger quantities usually resulting in a lower price per meter.

Where can I have ribbon printed? +

Ribbon printing can easily be ordered online from a specialized supplier of printed ribbon. At Lintbedrukken.nl you can have satin ribbon printed with text or a logo for gifts, events, openings or funeral ribbons.

How can I have ribbon printed? +

Ribbon printing works by choosing a color, width and text or logo online. At Lintbedrukken.nl you can easily submit your design after which the print is applied to the ribbon using foil printing.

Can I have ribbon printed with my own logo? +

Yes, ribbon can be printed with your own logo or text. At Lintbedrukken.nl you can easily have satin ribbon printed with your company logo for promotions, gifts or events.

Can I have ribbon printed with text? +

Yes, ribbon can be printed with text. This is often used for gift ribbons, opening ribbons, sashes or funeral ribbons.

Can I order printed ribbon online? +

Yes, printed ribbon can easily be ordered online. At Lintbedrukken.nl you choose the color, width and print after which the ribbon is printed with your text or logo.

Delivery time

What is the delivery time for printed ribbon? +

The delivery time for printed ribbon depends on stock availability, the number of meters and the chosen printing method. At Lintbedrukken.nl small quantities of ribbon can often be printed and shipped within one day.

How fast can printed ribbon be delivered? +

Printed ribbon can often be shipped within one working day when the ribbon is in stock. For urgent orders such as funeral ribbons Lintbedrukken.nl always tries to produce and ship orders with priority.

Can printed ribbon be delivered urgently? +

Yes, in many cases printed ribbon can be produced and shipped urgently. At Lintbedrukken.nl we often try to ship funeral ribbons the same day.

Minimum order

From how many meters can ribbon be printed? +

Printed ribbon can often be ordered from just one meter. At Lintbedrukken.nl it is possible to order small quantities of ribbon starting from one meter with text or logo.

What is the minimum order for printed ribbon? +

The minimum order for printed ribbon at Lintbedrukken.nl is just one meter. This makes it possible to have ribbon printed even for small projects.

Can I also order small quantities of printed ribbon? +

Yes, small quantities of printed ribbon are possible. At Lintbedrukken.nl ribbon can be ordered from just one meter.

Shipping

How is printed ribbon shipped? +

Printed ribbon is usually shipped via letterbox mail or parcel delivery. At Lintbedrukken.nl the ribbon is sent in a letterbox package or a larger shipping box depending on the order.

What is the difference between letterbox mail and parcel delivery for ribbon? +

Letterbox mail is cheaper but sometimes cannot be tracked with track and trace. Parcel delivery usually includes a tracking code so the shipment can be followed.

What happens if my ribbon is not delivered? +

If a shipment is not delivered this depends on the chosen shipping method. With parcel delivery the shipment can usually be traced via track and trace.

Finishing and delivery

How is printed ribbon delivered? +

Printed ribbon is cut from the roll after printing and neatly packaged. At Lintbedrukken.nl the ribbon is usually rolled and shipped.

Is printed ribbon delivered on a roll or loose? +

Printed ribbon can be delivered on a roll or loose depending on the order. The ribbon is always rolled so it can be shipped neatly.

Do I still need to cut or finish the ribbon myself? +

In many cases you can cut the ribbon yourself to the desired length. This is common for gift ribbons, sashes or decorative ribbons.

How much ribbon to order

How many meters of ribbon do I need? +

The number of meters of ribbon you need depends on the length of the pieces you want to use. For ribbon pieces of about 20 cm you can get approximately five pieces from one meter of ribbon.

How do I calculate how much ribbon I need? +

To calculate how much ribbon you need divide the total ribbon length by the length of each ribbon piece you want to use.

How much ribbon do I need for sashes or ribbon pieces? +

For a sash about two meters of ribbon is usually used. For smaller ribbon pieces the required amount depends on the length of each ribbon piece.

Printing direction

In which direction is text printed on ribbon? +

Text on ribbon is usually printed horizontally so it can be read from left to right when the ribbon is held straight.

How should I supply my logo for ribbon printing? +

A logo for ribbon printing can usually be supplied as a PDF or EPS file. The logo will be printed exactly as it is supplied.

Will my logo automatically be rotated on the ribbon? +

No, a logo is usually not automatically rotated. It is therefore important to supply the logo in the correct orientation.

Print repetition

How often is text or a logo printed on ribbon? +

Text or a logo can be printed multiple times on the ribbon with equal spacing between the prints.

Can a logo be printed multiple times on ribbon? +

Yes, a logo can be printed multiple times in a row on the ribbon so it remains visible along the entire ribbon.

Can the print be repeated at fixed intervals? +

Yes, the print can be repeated at fixed intervals so text or logos are evenly distributed across the ribbon.

Print size

How large can the print on ribbon be? +

The size of the print on ribbon depends on the ribbon width and the length of the text or logo.

How large can a logo be printed on ribbon? +

A logo can usually be printed across a large part of the ribbon width depending on the design and the chosen ribbon width.

Will my text fit on the ribbon I choose? +

Whether text fits on ribbon depends on the length of the text and the width of the ribbon.

Print quality

How well does printing stay on ribbon? +

Printing on ribbon is usually applied using heat or foil printing which ensures the print stays on the ribbon well.

Can printing on ribbon fade? +

Printing on ribbon can fade over time due to heat or friction.

Is foil printing suitable for every design? +

Foil printing is mainly suitable for text and simple logos. Large colored areas or very detailed images are less suitable for this printing technique.

Repeat orders

Why can my second ribbon order be different from my first? +

With every new ribbon order the printing machine is set up again which can cause small differences.

Can the same print be reproduced exactly? +

The same print can usually be reproduced but small differences may occur.

Sample ribbon

Can I order a sample ribbon first? +

Yes, at Lintbedrukken.nl you can order one meter of ribbon first to evaluate the quality of the ribbon and the printing.

How can I test the quality of printed ribbon? +

You can test the quality of printed ribbon by ordering a sample ribbon first.

Can I order a proof of my ribbon? +

No, in principle we do not make print proofs at Lintbedrukken.nl. This helps keep costs low and delivery times fast. Because there is no minimum order you can easily order one meter of ribbon first to see the result.

Double sided printing

Can ribbon be printed on both sides? +

Yes, ribbon can be printed on both sides for an additional fee so both the front and back have a print.

Can I order double sided printed ribbon? +

Yes, double sided printed ribbon is available for an additional fee where both sides of the ribbon are printed.

Types of ribbon

What types of ribbon can be printed? +

At Lintbedrukken.nl we use single satin ribbon.

What is satin ribbon? +

Satin ribbon is a glossy ribbon often used for gifts, decoration and ribbon printing.

What is the difference between single satin ribbon and double satin ribbon? +

The difference between single satin ribbon and double satin ribbon lies in the finish of the ribbon. Single satin ribbon has one glossy side and one matte back side while double satin ribbon has a glossy finish on both sides. At Lintbedrukken.nl we print on single satin ribbon as standard.

Ribbon sizes and colors

What ribbon widths can be printed? +

Ribbon can be printed in various widths from 10 mm up to 100 mm ranging from narrow gift ribbons to wide sash ribbons.

Which ribbon colors are available for printing? +

Ribbon is available in many different colors. Most ribbons are produced in one solid color but Lintbedrukken.nl also prints wide ribbons with multiple color stripes for example in national flag colors.

Applications

Which ribbon is used for an opening ceremony? +

For an opening ceremony a wide satin ribbon is usually used which can easily be cut.

Which ribbon is used as a ceremonial cutting ribbon? +

A ceremonial cutting ribbon is usually a wide satin ribbon used for official openings.

Which ribbon is used for funeral arrangements? +

For funeral ribbons wide satin ribbon is usually used with printing in gold or silver.

Which ribbon is used for a sash? +

For a sash a wide ribbon is usually used that can comfortably be worn over the shoulder.

Shipping

How much are the shipping costs? +

Shipping costs for printed ribbon usually start from about 3 euros depending on the chosen shipping method and the weight of the order.

My ribbon is late. What should I do? +

We can only guarantee the day your ribbon is shipped. After that we depend on the delivery service such as PostNL. Normally shipments are delivered the next working day but sometimes this may take longer. If you want to avoid any risk of delay you can also collect your order in Spijkenisse.

My package seems lost. What should I do? +

If your package seems lost you can first check the tracking code via your order status. If PostNL indicates the package was delivered but you did not receive it the package may have been delivered to a neighbor. If the package cannot be found an investigation can be started with PostNL.

Payment

How can I pay for my ribbon? +

At Lintbedrukken.nl you can pay in several ways. Possible payment methods include iDEAL, Bancontact, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay or bank transfer.

Can I pay afterwards? +

In most cases we require payment in advance because the products are custom made and printed specifically for you. This allows us to guarantee fast delivery times and efficient production.

What is your bank account number? +

The bank details of Lintbedrukken.nl are automatically included in your order confirmation and invoice. If you need these details again you can contact us and we will send them again.

Will I receive an invoice for my order? +

Yes, after your order you will automatically receive an invoice in the order confirmation email. If you need a copy you can always contact us.

Can I order with 0% VAT as a company from another EU country? +

If your company is located in another EU country you can provide your VAT number so the order can be processed as an intra-community supply. The VAT amount can then be adjusted on the invoice.

Funeral ribbon

Which width funeral ribbon should I choose? +

The width of a funeral ribbon depends on the size of the funeral bouquet. For large bouquets a ribbon of 100 mm is usually used, for medium bouquets about 70 mm and for smaller bouquets about 45 mm.

How many ribbons belong on a funeral bouquet? +

A funeral bouquet usually has two ribbons. One ribbon contains the message or final greeting and the second ribbon contains the name of the sender.

Can I get two funeral ribbons from one meter? +

With wide funeral ribbons such as 70 mm or 100 mm usually one meter per ribbon is used so the ribbon looks good on the funeral bouquet. With smaller ribbons it may sometimes be possible to print two texts on one meter.

Can funeral ribbon withstand rain? +

Yes, funeral ribbon is often used outdoors during funerals and can normally withstand rain and weather conditions.

Will funeral ribbon fray when I cut it? +

Satin ribbon usually does not fray when it is cut with sharp scissors. This allows you to easily finish the ribbon yourself to the desired length.

Sashes

How wide is a sash usually? +

A sash for example for elections or events is usually about 100 mm wide. For children a ribbon of about 70 mm can also be used.

How long should a sash be? +

For an adult about two meters of ribbon is usually used for a sash. For children about one and a half meters may be sufficient.

Are sashes delivered ready to wear? +

Lintbedrukken.nl supplies printed ribbon that you can use to create a sash yourself. The ends can for example be attached with a safety pin, Velcro or needle and thread.

Gift ribbon

Do I get a discount for larger ribbon quantities? +

Yes, larger ribbon orders may receive a lower price per meter. For very large quantities special pricing agreements can be made.

Can a logo in multiple colors be printed on gift ribbon? +

For larger quantities it may be possible to print a logo in multiple colors. This depends on the printing technique and the order size.

How much gift ribbon do I need per gift? +

To determine how much ribbon you need you can first wrap a gift using a piece of string. When you measure the string you will know approximately how much ribbon you need per gift.

Contact

Where can I ask questions about ribbon printing? +

For questions about ribbon printing you can contact Lintbedrukken.nl by email.