Edge band manufacturers in India are known to focus exclusively on edge banding material production. This has been in relation to thin strips of material that are either PVC, ABS, or other materials such as acrylic, which are used to finish the edge of furniture panels and boards. An edge band has a variety of uses. It is used to protect the core from water, shock, and abrasion, along with providing aesthetic requirements based on matching colors of core edges. They are used by furniture producers, interior decorators, and woodworkers, along with modular kitchen suppliers.