The most commonly used material is plastic, which combines flexibility with durability, and is easy to wash. Next comes ribbon, which has similar qualities with an additional radiance and elegance.
塑膠花是首先問世的人造花，由於塑膠的可塑性大，調色簡便，所以在造型上變化多端，效果很好。它在做成花朵以後，整理起來也很方便，可以用濕布擦拭，甚至用肥皂水洗滌，壽命長遠，曾經風行一時。