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Custom Grosgrain Ribbon

A practical add-on that carries your branding.

A durable ribbed ribbon marker - and one of the few components in a journal you can print your own message on.

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Custom printed grosgrain ribbon markers explained

Key takeaways

  • Grosgrain’s ribbed weave is more durable and better-looking than flat satin ribbon.
  • MCRL can custom print on the ribbon - branding, mantra or section categories.
  • Because a ribbon is already in most premium specs, printing it costs little extra.
  • Works well combined with metal corners, gilding and foil stamping.
Read the full breakdown

Grosgrain is a decorative ribbon with a distinctly ribbed texture, which gives it a slightly glossy, high-quality appearance and makes it noticeably more durable than the flat satin ribbon often used as a cheap bookmark. In a journal or planner it does the obvious job - marking a page - but it does it for the life of the product rather than fraying within months.

The part most clients don’t know is that MCRL can custom print on grosgrain ribbon. That turns a functional component into brand real estate: your name, your mantra, your section categories, or a line that means something to your customers, running the length of a ribbon they handle every single day.

It’s a small detail with a good return. The ribbon is already there in most premium journal specifications, so printing it adds a brand touchpoint at marginal cost rather than adding a component. It also pairs neatly with the other add-ons in this category - a printed grosgrain ribbon alongside metal corners, gilded edges and foil stamping is the combination that reliably moves a journal from “nice notebook” to something a customer treats as a keepsake.

Common Questions

What is grosgrain ribbon?
A decorative ribbon with a ribbed texture that gives it a distinct, slightly glossy look. It's a high-quality, durable ribbon well suited to daily use as a page marker.
Can I print on the ribbon?
Yes. MCRL can custom print on grosgrain - your branding, mantra, section categories or any message that speaks to your customers.
Is grosgrain more durable than satin ribbon?
Yes. The ribbed weave resists fraying far better than flat satin, which matters on a product used daily for a year or more.
Can the ribbon colour be matched to my brand?
Ribbon colour is specified as part of your build and is commonly matched to cover colour, foil or binding.

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