Bookbinding Head and Tail Band No 30
Bookbinding headbands and endbands that finish the head and tail of a hardcover block, in cotton, linen and polyester.
What This Item Is
Bookbinding Head and Tail Band No 30 comes off the same narrow fabric looms that have been running here since 1996. Thickness runs from 0.65 mm to 2.5 mm, or to your own figure, and width is set by your drawing. Pantone matching is standard, and reserving a single dye lot is what keeps the shade steady from first roll to last. Sampling runs 3 to 7 days; the production window is 7 to 15 days from approval.
Key Benefits
- Linen bands offer higher strength and durability for demanding hardcover work
- Decorative edge stitching supplied in matched or contrasting colours
- Widths and thicknesses cut to your block and case specification
- Pantone matched to case cloth, endpaper or a printed cover
- Supplied on rolls sized to your case-in line
Problems It Solves
- Width variation that stops hardware sliding cleanly on the finished strap
- Repeat orders that no longer match the original because nothing was archived
- Branding that wears off a component long before the product does
Who It Is For
- Print finishers and book manufacturers
- Publishers specifying trim details on a series
- Stationery and notebook producers building cased products
Application Scenarios
- Library and reference editions
- Boxed sets and slipcased editions
- Menu covers and cased stationery
- Head and tail of a sewn hardcover book block
Technical Features
- Widths and thicknesses cut to your block and case specification
- Pantone matched to case cloth, endpaper or a printed cover
- Supplied on rolls sized to your case-in line
- Thickness woven from 0.65 mm to 2.5 mm, or to your own figure
What Is On The Specification Sheet
Everything below comes from our own specification table for this item. Width is made to your request, so it is quoted rather than listed.
| Product Type | Book Head and Tail Bands |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Reference | headbeads-ht-bands-head-and-tail-18 |
| Material | PP, cotton, polyester, nylon; eco-friendly and non-toxic yarns |
| Colour | Pantone matched or to your own reference |
| Thickness | 0.65 mm to 2.5 mm or custom |
| Width | Made to your request |
| Logo Method | Computer jacquard |
| Testing | SGS |
| OEM | Welcome |
| Payment Terms | T/T, Western Union, PayPal |
| Shipping Terms | EXW, FOB, CIF |
| Sample Time | 3 to 7 days |
| Production Time | 7 to 15 days |
| Packing | 50 yards for one roll 30 rolls for one carton or by your request |
| Minimum Order | 1000 metres |
Materials
- Cotton, which is flexible and easy to adhere
- Linen, which is stronger and more durable though less pliable
- Polyester, which offers lower structural support and is not recommended where hardcover durability is critical
Quality Control
- Width checked against the block thickness it has to cover
- Edge stitch density inspected along the roll
- Adhesion trialled on your own board and cloth before bulk despatch
- Shade checked against the approved case cloth or endpaper swatch
What You Can Change
- Widths cut to your block specification
- Pantone matched to your case material
- Roll length set to your case-in line changeover
- Cotton, linen or polyester construction
How This Item Is Made
- Material and colour selection
- Ground weaving
- Decorative edge stitching
- Setting and width inspection
- Adhesion check on a sample block
- Rolling and packing
How It Compares
Linen carries higher strength and durability but is less pliable and may need a second application to lie flat. Cotton goes on in one pass, which is usually the deciding factor on a running line.
Polyester provides relatively lower structural support and we do not recommend it for hardcover binding where durability matters. It has a place on lighter cased stationery.
A woven band with stitched edges shows a genuine textile edge at the head of the block. Printed paper reads flat and wears at the corners.
Use Guide
- Trial adhesion on your own board and cloth before committing a run
- Choose cotton where the line applies in a single pass
- Specify linen where the finished book will see library or archive handling
- Match the band width to the thickness of the trimmed block, not to the case
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Questions Buyers Ask About Bookbinding Head and Tail Band No 30
Should I choose cotton or linen headbands
Cotton is flexible and easy to adhere, so it is convenient to apply. Linen offers higher strength and durability but is less pliable and may require a second application to achieve a smooth finish. Line speed usually decides it.
Are polyester headbands suitable for hardcover books
Polyester provides relatively lower structural support and is generally not recommended for hardcover binding where higher durability is required. We will say so rather than sell you the cheaper option.
Can you supply a test report
SGS testing is arranged on request before shipment. Tell us at quotation stage which properties need to be reported.
Will a repeat order match this one
Yes, provided you quote the same order reference. The colour reference and any jacquard plate stay on file here for exactly that reason.
Do you weave to a drawing
That is the normal case. Width and thickness come from your specification rather than from a standard size list.
Ask About Bookbinding Head and Tail Band No 30
Quote the catalogue reference with your width, thickness and colour and we will come back with price, minimum quantity and a delivery date.