Book Headband
What Is a Book Headband (Endband)?
A headband is the small decorative fabric strip at the top of a hardcover book‘s spine; the matching strip at the bottom is the tailband. Together, they’re called endbands. In modern casebound books, endbands are pre-made woven tapes that are adhered to the book block before casing-in. They add a refined, finished look and help bridge the small gap between the spine and the book block.
When Should You Add a Headband?
Headband Options
Styles: Solid or two-tone striped.
Colors: White, black, red, green, purple, blue, etc.
Placement: Top and bottom by default (top only on request).
Don’t have a specific style or color in mind? We’ll default to a white headband (top and bottom). If you need a particular color or stripe to match your design, please contact us and we’ll confirm the closest option from our in-stock selections.
Purpose of a Book Headband
Endbands serve decorative and light finishing purposes:
- Aesthetic upgrade: Adds a premium, professional finish to hardcover and casebound books.
- Clean transition: Neatly covers the visual gap between the spine and the book block for a polished look.
FAQs
Can I add endbands to a paperback?
Endbands are designed for hardcover (casebound) books.
Top only or bottom only?
Top only is possible, but top-and-bottom gives the most balanced appearance.
Custom colors?
Please choose from our in-stock headband styles and colors. (Ask us about availability if you need a close match.)
Do I need to include headbands in my artwork file?
No. Just list headbands in your specs or purchase order—we install them during production.
Will headbands affect durability?
They’re decorative. Overall strength comes from your binding method and case materials.
