A heavy, ribbed ribbon with a corded edge, stiffer than grosgrain and primarily used for waistbands, hatbands, and belting.
Named after Viscount Petersham, a 19th-century English dandy known for his fashion innovations. The ribbon was developed specifically for men's formal wear, particularly overcoat belts and hat trim.
Petersham ribbon was invented because regular grosgrain wasn't strong enough for men's heavy overcoats! Viscount Petersham was such a fashion icon that he also lent his name to a type of overcoat and a shade of brown – talk about leaving your mark on fashion history.
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