Strimmel

Strimmel is a Dutch noun that refers to a narrow, elongated piece of material. It describes a strip or ribbon that is longer than it is wide and is made from materials such as metal, plastic, fabric, or paper. Strimmels are used in a variety of contexts to cover, join, reinforce, seal, or mark objects.

Common uses of strimmel include finishing edges in textiles and upholstery, edging or trim on boards and furniture, and as lightweight reinforcement or fastening pieces in construction and mechanical assemblies. In crafts and packaging, fabric or plastic strimmels serve as binding strips or decorative accents. In technical applications, thin metal or plastic strips can act as shims, spacers, mounting tabs, or measuring references. Some strips are produced with adhesive backing for quick attachment, while others are bare and require mechanical fastening or bending.

Materials and forms vary widely. Typical materials include aluminium or steel for metal strips, various plastics for plastic strips, and cotton, polyester, or other textiles for fabric strips. Widths range from a few millimeters to several centimeters, with thicknesses spanning fractions of a millimeter to a few millimeters. Strimmels can be sold as continuous rolls, pre-cut lengths, or as parts of larger components, and they may be produced by cutting, extrusion, punching, or coating processes.

The term strimmel is used across different fields, and its exact meaning is often determined by context, describing a small, flexible piece intended to cover, connect, or reinforce a boundary or seam. Related concepts include ribbon, strip, and band.