Edge Banding Tape For Plywood PVC is the abbreviation of polyvinyl chloride. It is a type of plastic polymer and is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer. There are two forms of PVC – rigid and flexible. It is used in pipes and applications such as doors and windows. But also very commonly used to cover edges in all types of furniture related applications. What is edge banding? Edge banding creates a durable and contrasting finish for all the decorative surfaces using a narrow strip of material. That helps in covering the exposed sides of the materials. It gives aesthetically pleasing trim edges and the appearance of reliable or more valuable material. On similar lines, PVC edge banding is made of vacuum molding, mixing, calendering, and other processes. A few of the types include PVC edge bands, glued edge bands, and 3D edge bands. Most PVC edge banding is applied automatically with machines, but it is also easy to apply manually with several options.