Bookbinding Head and Tail Band No 20
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 20 is woven, dyed and packed in one mill, which is why the specification does not drift between steps. 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
- Supplied on rolls sized to your case-in line
- Woven to your width and to a thickness anywhere from 0.65 mm to 2.5 mm
- Pantone colour matching against a number or against a swatch you send us
- One dye lot reserved for the whole order so shade does not drift mid-run
- Computer jacquard logo weaving available on the same tape
Problems It Solves
- Headbands that lift at the corners because the material will not turn
- Bands that need a second application to sit flat, costing a line operation
- Colour that does not agree with the case cloth or endpaper
Who It Is For
- Buyers who need the second order to match the first exactly
- Brands running their own label through a contract assembler
- Production planners who need a delivery date quoted with the price
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 | ht-bands-hand-and-tail-9 |
| 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 | 500 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 20
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.
What is the minimum order for this item
1000 metres per colour and width on standard production. Some constructions run from 100 metres, so tell us what you need and we will confirm rather than quote a blanket figure.
How quickly can we see a physical sample
3 to 7 days. Production follows in 7 to 15 days once you approve the sample and the colour.
Can you match our colour reference
Yes, to a Pantone number or to a swatch you post to us. You approve a woven sample before the bulk dye lot is committed.
Ask About Bookbinding Head and Tail Band No 20
Quote the catalogue reference with your width, thickness and colour and we will come back with price, minimum quantity and a delivery date.