I just checked two different rolls of tartan ribbon that I bought last year and there's nothing printed on them that would let you know that you can't see through them. You probably already know this, but see-through ribbon is sometimes described as mesh, organdy, organza, or sheer, so you can avoid those. Sorry that I can't be of more help.

Thanks, Fun. I'll remember those descriptions when I order some.

I bought a beautiful spool of wired plaid ribbon at Sam's Club today (50 Yards -- yes, yards!!)

Sorry, 50 yards of wired plaid ribbon was $7.98 plus tax

I get mine at Sam's Club too.