Hot Cut Ribbon

Want ribbon cut into pieces? We cut it to the length you choose and seal the ends to prevent fraying. Choose how you’ll supply the ribbon:

Buy ribbon for hot cutting →Choose your ribbon, then set the cut style, length, and pieces on its product page. Send us your ribbon →Use the calculator below to order cutting for ribbon you already own.

You can order spools of ribbon without cutting, too. Use Add to cart on a ribbon product page for spools you want as they are. Use the calculator only for ribbon you want cut into pieces. V Cut is temporarily unavailable while the machine is down.

Hot cutting lead time: 1–3 business days for up to 5,000 pieces; up to one week for more than 5,000 pieces. If your order will take longer, a representative will reach out.

Cutting details and order policies
  • We cut ribbon bought here or sent to us, provided it contains no wire and is not cotton.
  • Each whole roll must be cut at one length and style. Partial rolls cannot be cut.
  • Minimum cut length is 3″. Maximum is 62″ for available cut styles.
  • Reverse Angle Cuts make mirrored tails for tying bows.
  • Hot cut orders are final.

Prefer to order by phone? Call us toll free at (866) 827-6431.

Hot Cut Ribbon Calculator

Calculate the ribbon yardage needed for your hot cut order.

Your Hot Cut Estimate

Pieces requested - Cut length per piece - Cut style -
Whole rolls to cut - Estimated pieces you’ll receive - Cutting price per piece -
Estimated cutting fee -
Cutting, processing details and lead time

We cut whole rolls, so you may receive more pieces than requested. The cutting fee covers every piece cut. Ribbon ends are heat fused to prevent fraying. Actual yield may differ by up to 5% due to the cutting process.
Hot cutting lead time: 1–3 business days for up to 5,000 pieces; up to one week for more than 5,000 pieces. If your order will take longer, a representative will reach out.

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See cutting rates for ribbon you buy here
Under 250 pieces20¢ per piece
Over 250 pieces10¢ per piece
Over 500 pieces5¢ per piece
Over 5,000 pieces3¢ per piece
Over 10,000 pieces2¢ per piece

Cutting is billed per piece and added to your cart as a separate Hot Cut Fee line, alongside the ribbon roll(s).

See rates for ribbon you send us
Under 500 pieces12¢ per piece
Over 500 pieces10¢ per piece
Over 5,000 pieces9¢ per piece

Send-in ribbon must contain no wire and cannot be cotton. All hot cut orders are final.