It looks like a fine, soft, organdy mesh, but is actually a knitted wire. It is tubular, so you can thread ribbon or beads through it. The ends compress so you can use it as a base for jewellery to thread beads or fancy buttons onto it. It is 6mm. wide and can be pulled out to make a flat ribbon approx. 3 cm. wide, or pull it out unevenly to achieve a wavy band. If you do not like the effect, pull both ends and it reverts to its original size and shape. It is a marvellous, creative product with applications across a whole range of crafts. The price is shown per metre. All colours shown are just a guide, as colours can vary from monitor to monitor.