Ränder

Ränder is a Swedish noun in plural meaning borders, edges, rims, or stripes. It covers both the physical limits of objects and decorative or patterned edges. The same root yields randig, meaning striped, used to describe patterns with parallel bands.

In printing and page layout, ränder are margins—the blank areas surrounding the content. The outer randen define the page edge, while inner ränder separate columns or bind margins, sometimes referred to as gutters. Printing knowledge also distinguishes bleed, the area extending beyond the intended trim, from the safe margin, where text should remain.

In textiles and fashion, ränder refers to stripes. Striped fabrics appear when parallel color bands run across the material. The width, spacing and color of ränder influence the garment's style and perceived weight. Ränder can be woven, printed or knitted into fabric.

In graphic design and visual arts, ränder act as decorative borders around images, frames or containers. They can serve framing, emphasis or separation within a composition and may be functional, such as ensuring consistent margins in layouts, or purely ornamental.