Reps tape: what is it like to apply

Reps - a cotton or silk fabric, interlacing in which resemble linen.

Especially popular reps used in the days of Catherine - he was the main material for the decoration of furniture and premises, led the championship among fashionable materials for dressing gowns. Brilliant and textured, rep was popular in the finishing of hats - popular was, for example, a rep ribbon.

What it is, it is easy to understand, since the word is formed from the German rippe, in translation denoting "hem". Due to the unusual linen weave, when the warp thread winds the two threads of the weft, the fabric turns out to be embossed, with an unusual texture.

Fabric structure

In the rep can be twisted silk fibers. It was a very expensive cloth, which only nobles and nobles could afford. This subspecies of the material was called "rips", and out of a more delicate dress reps sewed outfits. Gradual use in the composition of wool, as well as cotton made production cheaper, and the material became more affordable.

Initially, the material was smoothly dyed, it was rarely bleached, and could be decorated with printed patterns.

Modern rep is also made of wool, silk and cotton. The invention of synthetics allowed to add an artificial thread to the fabric and make it more durable, while reducing the cost.

Using Reps

In the modern world, clothes from rep marked rarely. This type of fabric is very popular among masters, who make ornaments, clothes or accessories.

Often used reps in the production of badges, a variety of key fobs, ribbon-bookmarks for photo albums or for stitching presentation materials. Reps is no less popular as elements of toys or in haberdashery.

Processing of tapes

Reps are often produced in the form of long narrow and wide ribbons. Using the silk screen method makes it possible to use this material as an advertising material. Printing is smooth, smooth. Inscriptions and images are not washed away. A wide tape can be used to pack bulky goods, while advertising the necessary goods and services.

Covered with paint, effectively looks repksovaya tape. What is it and why silkscreen is popular for the processing of tapes, could be explained even in ancient China. Now silk-screen printing cheaply and effectively creates three-dimensional images on the reps.

Using Reps for Creativity

To understand how to properly use the rep ribbon, what it is, it is best to do something yourself. For example, you can make a decoration for the hair or gift wrapping.

Ribbon ribbons are very popular in the manufacture of hairpins.

The technician of addition of tapes is much, it is possible to master independently any.

To make ribbons of rep-ribbons with your own hands, you will need:

• Ribbon of any color with or without ornament, 4х20 cm - 2 pieces;
• Lace length 2х20 cm - 2 segments;
• Elastic band for dark hair;
• Bead for the middle or any decorative elements - twigs, flowers, beads;
• A small piece of a reps tape to secure the elastic band;
• Needle and thread, scissors.

The lace is sewn on the rip cut and sewn neatly. The tapes must be sewn after this so that two rings are produced. Folding in two, the rings overlap each other diagonally. After attaching the tape in the middle, gently sew it with a needle, after that, attach the hair elastic. Wrapping the elastic band with the remaining piece of rep, fasten the ring. It turns hair clip. In the center you can attach decorative elements that will decorate the finished product.

You can also fold the bow with a fork. To do this, it is wound on the ribbon ribbon, which then is decorated at will.

Having become acquainted with such material for creativity as a reps tape, what is it such having learned and tested in work, almost any master becomes a fan of rep.