What Papillon does

Papillon Ribbon & Bow is a privately held, vertically integrated packaging solutions manufacturer established in 1988 and headquartered in Kowloon City, Hong Kong. The company designs, manufactures, imports, and wholesales decorative ribbons (single-face and double-face satin, grosgrain, chiffon, novelty and printed), pre-made bows and rosettes, elastic cords, stretch loops, and decorative pouches and tulles. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary cecobox, it also markets a patented collapsible packaging box line (CECO BOX) with kraft, matte, leatherette, premium gloss, signature ribbon, and wine-box SKUs, advertising up to 75% storage-space savings. Operations span six owned warehouses across North America (New Jersey, Montreal), Western Europe (Paris, London), and East Asia (Hong Kong, Tianjin), with manufacturing in Tianjin, China.

The company sells primarily through dedicated regional sales representatives serving enterprise accounts in apparel and accessories, cosmetics, food and confectionery, gift baskets, wedding and event planning, and home-decor verticals. Named customers include Lancôme, Hallmark, Jean Paul Gaultier, Lanvin, Laura Secord, and Crabtree & Evelyn, supplemented by a US direct-to-customer e-commerce storefront (packagingexpress.com) and a separate cecobox storefront. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with bulk packs of 10 pre-tied bows and 1,000-piece twist-tie minimums for stock SKUs and no minimum quantity for stock CECO BOX items. Marketing leverages industry trade shows (Paris Packaging Week, NY NOW, LUXE PACK Shanghai, RPA San Antonio), a trilingual website (EN/FR/CN), and email newsletters. Quality credentials include ISO 9001:2008 certification and Oeko-Tex certification on ribbon products; FDA-grade materials are available for cecobox products where required by customers.

Name

Papillon

Legal name

Papillon Ribbon & Bow

Website

https://papillonribbon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Papillon Ribbon & Bow is a privately held, vertically integrated manufacturer of decorative ribbons, bows, pouches, and the patented cecobox collapsible packaging line, selling to apparel, cosmetics, food, gift, and event brands across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Packaging Accessories

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary & Gift Packaging (Folding Cartons, Sets, Rigid Boxes) (IMALAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Party & Entertaining Disposable Supplies (CRAJAGAL), Flexible Paper Packaging & Wraps (kraft wrap, pouches, laminations) (IMAMAHAF)

Keywords

• Decorative ribbon manufacturing
• Custom packaging accessories
• Collapsible gift boxes
• Bows and rosettes
• Wholesale packaging supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon City

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ribbon and Bow Products: Sale of ribbons (satin, grosgrain, chiffon, wired woven, merrow edged), pre-made bows, twist ties, elastic cords, stretch loops, pouches, tulles, and related packaging accessories. Products are available in stock with no minimum requirements for ceco boxes.
2. Custom Packaging Solutions: Custom ribbon design, custom bow and rosette design, custom pouch design, custom CECO BOX packaging with personalized sizing, design printing, and ribbon/tag attachments. Services include design consultation, co-packing, and in-house fulfillment.
3. ECO Collection Products: Sustainable packaging solutions including eco-friendly ribbons certified as natural, recycled, and biodegradable. Available in several widths in grosgrain, satin, plain weave or herringbone.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Papillon Ribbon & Bow designs, manufactures, imports, and wholesales decorative ribbons, pre-tied bows and rosettes, elastic cords, stretch loops, decorative pouches, and tulles, alongside its patented CECO BOX line of collapsible packaging boxes. Operating as a vertical corporation with offices and warehouses in the USA, Canada, France, the UK, Hong Kong, and China, the company supplies bulk stock and customized packaging solutions with Pantone color matching to enterprise customers across fashion, cosmetics, confectionery, gifting, weddings, and home decor. Custom design services — including bow, rosette, pouch, ribbon, and CECO BOX configuration — are delivered alongside an ECO Collection of certified sustainable ribbons.

Product overview

Papillon Ribbon & Bow is a world leader in customizable packaging solutions with over 38 years of experience. The company offers a diversified product portfolio centered around ribbons (satin, grosgrain, chiffon, wired woven, and merrow-edged), bows and rosettes, elastic cords, stretch loops, pouches and tulles, and the proprietary cecobox collapsible packaging line. The cecobox division provides innovative, patented collapsible boxes with various finishes (matte, glossy, leatherette, kraft, signature ribbon series, and wine boxes) that reduce storage space by up to 75%. The company also offers an ECO Collection of sustainable packaging options. With six warehouses across North America, Europe, and Asia, Papillon operates as a vertical corporation serving as designer, manufacturer, importer, and wholesaler. The product ecosystem includes both stock products and extensive custom design services for corporate and retail packaging needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cecobox: A division of Papillon Ribbon & Bow - patented collapsible box offering innovative packaging solutions. Features magnetic closure, reusable and collapsible design that saves up to 75% storage space.

Products and services

• Ribbons Wide selection of decorative ribbons including Single-Face Satin, Double-Face Satin, Grosgrain, Chiffon, classic, novelty, festive, and printed variants, Oeko-Tex certified for harmful-substance compliance, sold in stock globally with drop-ship fulfillment.
• Elastic Cords Range of matte and metallic elastics, stretch loops, metallic frog loops, and flat stretch loops used for retail product packaging, gourmet food packaging, and signage display hanging, with optional custom assemblies (clasp, barb, metal balls, or knot).
• Pouches & Tulles Decorative organza sheer pouches, velvet and faux suede pouches in a wide color range, designed for weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, and retail packaging displays.
• Stretch Loops Elastic loop bow attachments available as merchandising stock products with customization options for nearly any type of elastic, cord, or ribbon for retail packaging strategies.
• Twist-Tie Bows Pre-made bows sold in bulk packages of 10 pieces with customization options for corporate and retail projects, manufactured in factories with 20+ years of bow-making experience and Pantone color matching.
• cecobox Collapsible Boxes Patented collapsible packaging boxes with magnetic closures in Kraft, Leatherette, Matte, Premium Gloss, Signature Ribbon Series, and Wine Box finishes; reusable and foldable, reducing transport volumes by up to 75%.
• ECO Collection Sustainable ribbon packaging line including cotton tape, cotton twill, paper raffia, rPET, and Tencel ribbons in multiple widths, with sustainability certifications available on request.
• Wine Boxes Luxury collapsible wine boxes with magnetic closure, foldable and re-collapsible for storage and reuse, sized 12.25" x 10.25" x 3.25".
• Matte Boxes Collapsible packaging boxes with matte lamination finish in multiple sizes (6"x6"x2-3/4" through 12"x12"x4-1/2") for premium retail and gift packaging.
• Leatherette Boxes Faux leather collapsible boxes made with sturdy cardboard and premium black/white faux leather covering, featuring magnetic closures for elegant opening and closing.
• Kraft Boxes Kraft paper collapsible folding boxes made with sturdy cardboard and quality kraft paper covering, featuring magnetic closures and foldable for storage and reuse.
• Premium Gloss Boxes Glossy collapsible folding boxes available in multiple sizes with premium gloss finish for luxury gifting and retail packaging.
• Signature Ribbon Series Boxes Collapsible folding boxes paired with elegant double-faced ribbon ties, available in sizes 6"x6"x2-3/4" to 10"x10"x4-1/2" for premium gift packaging.
• Custom Packaging Solutions Custom design services including bow and attachment solutions, bow and rosette design, CECO BOX customization with personalized sizing and design printing, custom ribbon design, pouch design, and tissue paper options, delivered via consultative engagement with regional sales representatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 75% storage space with CECO BOX collapsible packaging
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products: Sonoco is a global diversified packaging manufacturer with rigid paper containers, folding cartons, and protective packaging. Its rigid paper and consumer-staples portfolio overlaps with Papillon's CECO BOX collapsible boxes and gourmet-food packaging lines.
• AptarGroup: AptarGroup is a global packaging incumbent serving beauty, personal care, and food with dispensing and rigid packaging solutions. It overlaps with Papillon's cosmetics packaging segment (Lancôme, gift sets) but at much larger scale and with broader format coverage.
• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global packaging incumbent focused on protective and food packaging. While primarily protective and food-focused, it overlaps with the broader packaging-procurement budgets Papillon serves and competes for shelf-ready, gift, and e-commerce protective packaging RFPs.
• Berlin Packaging: Berlin Packaging is a large North American hybrid rigid packaging supplier with strong cosmetics, beauty, and gourmet food verticals. While broader than Papillon, it competes for the same premium gift-packaging spend at customers like Lancôme and Hallmark-adjacent brands.

Direct peers

• May Arts Ribbon: May Arts is a US ribbon manufacturer offering grosgrain, satin, and novelty ribbons plus accessories used in packaging and crafts. It is directly comparable to Papillon's ribbon catalog and serves a similar base of gift-packaging and DIY customers.
• Berwick Offray (Cindus): Berwick Offray (now operating within Cindus) is a long-established US ribbon and bow manufacturer serving floral, packaging, and consumer craft markets. It directly overlaps with Papillon's core ribbons, pre-made bows, and twist-tie bow lines for retail and gift customers.
• Nashville Wraps: Nashville Wraps is a US-based direct competitor supplying ribbons, bows, tissue, and gift basket/wedding packaging to retail and gourmet-food customers. It overlaps with Papillon's gift-basket, wedding, and food packaging segments as well as its mix of stock SKUs and customization services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Papillon_Ribbon

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Papillon