Belly Bands
Wrapped for Impact
Belly bands are a bold, eye-catching way to wrap your book in something special. Whether you’re launching a limited edition, promoting a seasonal message, or simply adding a splash of style, these sleek paper wraps offer a creative space for branding, storytelling, and visual flair, without altering your book’s cover.
What is a Belly Band?
A belly band is a removable strip of paper wrapped around a book, often horizontally across the cover. While it can serve promotional purposes, it is also used as a design element that complements or enhances the book’s visual presentation. Belly bands may include artwork, quotes, or thematic motifs that tie into the book’s content or aesthetic.
How Are Belly Bands Made?
At Friesens, belly bands are created through a precise and creative process that begins with your custom design, sized to wrap cleanly around your book. Once your artwork is submitted, we print the bands using high-quality materials, apply specialty finishes like foil or spot UV if desired, and trim and score them for a perfect fit.
Helpful Hints
- To design a belly band for your book, start by determining the exact dimensions based on your book’s trim size and thickness. The band should wrap around the front and back covers with enough overlap for secure placement, typically leaving a portion of the cover visible for contrast.
- The recommended dimensions for a belly band depend on your book’s trim size and thickness, but a common guideline is to make the band approximately 2 to 3 inches tall and long enough to wrap around the front cover, spine, and back cover with a 1-to-2-inch overlap for secure adhesion.