Edgebanding
Edgebanding, is the name of both a process and an associated narrow strip of material used to create durable and aesthetically pleasing trim edges during finish carpentry.
Edgebanding is used to cover the exposed sides of materials such as plywood, particleboard or MDF, increasing durability and giving the appearance of a solid or more valuable material. Common substitutes for edgebanding include face frames or moulding. Edgebanding can be made of different materials including PVC, ABS, acrylic, melamine, wood or wood veneer.