Curling Ribbon 5mm

What Is 5mm Curling Ribbon?

Curling ribbon is the narrow, lightweight plastic ribbon that curls into spirals when you run a scissor blade along its length — turning a flat strip into a cascading cluster of bouncy curls. It's the classic gift-bow ribbon, the balloon-tail ribbon at every birthday party, and the multi-strand topper that turns a plain wrapped present into something properly festive. The "5mm" is the width: narrow enough to be delicate, wide enough to take colour boldly and curl cleanly.

QIS stocks 5mm curling ribbon in 4 colours — White, Red, Silver, and Olive — all on a single massive 457-metre roll per colour. Stock items, same-day dispatch on orders before 12pm.

Why Choose QIS 5mm Curling Ribbon?

A 457-metre roll is genuinely a lot of ribbon — enough for hundreds of gift bows from a single roll, since a typical gift bow uses 1–2 metres. For retail gift wrap counters, school fundraisers, party planners, and event venues, a single roll lasts most operations months and works out to a fraction of a cent per gift.

The 5mm width is the classic gift-wrap size — narrow enough to layer multiple ribbons on a single bow, light enough to curl cleanly with a quick scissor-blade pull, and bold enough that even a single strand reads as intentional decoration. It's also the right ribbon for tying balloon strings, decorating function rooms (drape across ceilings, tie around chair backs, twist into garlands), and adding bouncy texture to retail displays. Backed by QIS's 5% price-beat guarantee.

How to order: Choose your colour from the table below and order online by the roll, or fill out our enquiry form for bulk pricing across multiple colours. Alternatively call us on 1800 555 343.

Available Colours

All 4 colours are 5mm wide × 457m per roll. Click any colour for full details:

How to Curl Curling Ribbon

The technique is simple and produces a bouncy spiral curl every time:

1. Cut the length you need from the roll (allow at least 30cm per curl)
2. Hold the ribbon flat between your thumb and the back of a scissor blade
3. Apply gentle pressure and pull the blade quickly along the length of the ribbon
4. The ribbon curls into a tight spiral — repeat for multi-strand bows

Tip: more pressure and a slower pull = tighter curls. Less pressure and a faster pull = looser, bouncier curls.

Who Uses QIS 5mm Curling Ribbon?

5mm curling ribbon earns its place across:

• Retail gift wrap stations — boutiques, jewellers, gift shops, beauty retailers wrapping at the counter
• Florists — bouquet wrap finishing, single-stem decoration, market displays
• Party planners and event venues — balloon ties, table decoration, ceiling drape, photo-booth props
• Schools and fundraisers — gift wrap, raffles, kids' parties, classroom decorations
• Hampers and gift services — multi-ribbon bows on top of presented hampers
• Wedding stylists — coordinated colour bows for favour packs and ceremony decoration
• Caterers and event venues — chair-back ties, name-card streamers, themed event styling
• Home gift wrappers — Christmas, birthdays, baby showers, weddings, all year round

Pairing Curling Ribbon with Wrapping Paper

A few classic combinations:

• Red curling + green or kraft wrap = traditional Christmas
• White curling + any colour wrap = clean, versatile, suits every occasion
• Silver curling + white, black, navy or red wrap = festive sparkle without going full metallic
• Olive curling + brown kraft wrap = rustic, natural, eco-modern

Browse our coloured wrapping paper, patterned wrapping paper, and tissue paper ranges to complete the gift-wrap look.

Buy 5mm Curling Ribbon Online — Australia-Wide

Sold by the roll, QIS curling ribbon ships fast across Australia — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional areas. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 12pm Monday–Friday.

Looking for wider ribbon? Browse our double-sided satin ribbon (10mm), double-sided satin ribbon (25mm), or grosgrain ribbon (25mm) ranges. For natural-fibre alternatives, see our jute rope range, or browse the full ribbon and jute rope collection.

For bulk pricing across multiple colours, fill out our enquiry form or call us on 1800 555 343.