It looks like a fine, soft, organdy mesh, but  is actually made out of wire.   It is tubular, so you can thread ribbon or beads through it.  The ends compress so you can actually use it as a base for jewellery to thread beads or fancy buttons onto it.  It 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 per metre.  All colours shown are just a guide, as colours can vary from monitor to monitor.