Overview of furniture edge banding manufacturers — PVC, ABS, melamine. Rehau, Döllken, Egger, Polkemic and others: differences and how to choose.
Types of edge banding
- Melamine (paper) — 0.3–0.4 mm, cheapest option, applied by hand iron. For hidden edges and back panels
- PVC — 0.4–3 mm, the dominant material on the market. Flexible, impact- and moisture-resistant
- ABS — eco-friendly alternative to PVC, chlorine-free. Used in children's furniture and green-certified projects
- Acrylic (high-gloss) — 1–2 mm, mirror finish. Every scratch shows; difficult to apply cleanly
- Veneer — real wood slice. For solid wood and veneered door fronts
Rehau
German group, one of the largest PVC and ABS edge banding producers in Europe. The benchmark for colour and texture consistency.
- Wide palette: synchronised with Egger and Kronospan board decors
- Raukantex Pro line — ABS with high scratch resistance
- Thicknesses: 0.4 / 1.0 / 2.0 mm — for different edge visibility requirements
- Laser edge (glue-free) compatible with modern edgebanding machines
- Price: above average
Döllken
German manufacturer specialising exclusively in edge banding. Known for Woodec — a PVC line with a genuine wood-pore texture.
- Woodec: PVC with embossed pore structure — looks and feels closer to veneer
- Synchronised with Pfleiderer and Swiss Krono board decors
- ABS chlorine-free line available
- Price: medium–above average
Egger (edging)
Egger produces edge banding matched to its own board decors — guaranteeing exact colour and texture alignment. Convenient when ordering board and edging from one supplier.
- Perfect match to Egger chipboard and MDF decors
- Both ABS and PVC available
- Not always in stock at smaller cutting shops — worth checking in advance
- Price: medium
Polkemic / Novacel and others
Polish and Eastern European manufacturers occupy the "good and cheaper" segment. Polkemic, Novacel, Formica Edge — consistent quality with lower brand recognition.
- Narrower decor range than Rehau or Döllken
- Good fit when the manufacturer works with board not tied to a specific brand
- Price: below average–medium
What to look for when choosing
- Decor match: edging must come from the same collection as the board — otherwise the joint shows
- Thickness for the application: 0.4 mm for hidden edges, 1–2 mm for visible and work surfaces
- ABS vs PVC: for children's furniture or a green certificate — ABS
- Laser edge: invisible joint, but requires a laser edgebander at the manufacturer
- Ask your manufacturer: "Which edging brand, and what thickness on the visible edges?"
A visible line between the edge and the board means mismatched decors or cheap melamine used instead of PVC. Ask for a sample before ordering.
Manufacturers