Abstract: Apparatus for application of a band of material onto the side of a circular body of revolution such as a tire. The apparatus includes a rotatable carrier for the body, means for rotating the body on the carrier and band application means adjacent the carrier. The band application means includes means for supplying a continuous band of material in the form of a two layer band which is made up of a first band of material for application to the side of the body and a protective foil covering a surface of the band. Guide means are provided to guide the two layer band from the supply means to the body for application of the first band onto a side of the body, and means are provided for pressing the first band onto the side of the body while the body is rotating.