The Fiber of Our Process Isn't Far from The Field
The story of Cream City Ribbon is a woven from the fabric of American industrialization. Our origin is the local leather industry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin of the late 1800's and still sustains relevance today. Our artisans craft Cream City Ribbon on the very same original machines. The unique manufacturing techniques are sustained to make this ribbon like none other on the planet.
Less is More
Cream City Ribbon is made of cotton yarn that is 100% grown and dyed in the United States. Every aspect of the ribbon crafting process is examined to ensure a sustainable product and responsible business, employment and manufacturing practices.
We Commit to Sustainability
- No double boxes or extra shipping packaging.
- Chlorine, acid and lignin free water-based dyes.
- Soy based, non-toxic ink.
- Water-soluble non-toxic adhesives that are USDA approved for indirect food use.
- Compliant with CA proposition 65.
- Nearly plastic- and paper-free operations.
Our cotton yarn is biodegradable by its very nature. Our mill meets the material safety standards for EATD (The Ecological and Toxicological Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers) according to ETAD34 standards, the associated EU Risk Phrases, and many other demonstrable safety factors. Our mill also meets air and water quality and consumption standards including water re-use and low-flow dyeing machines.
Our adhesive is water-based and US made from bovine collagen which is a by-product of the meat and leather industry. Using an aqueous process (without the use of any solvents and/or harmful materials), this renewable adhesive is sustainable and low-impact on the environment.
Our inks are formulated of renewable resources and our resins are natural.
