Finding the best bookbinding cloth suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. Books by Hand Moss Bookcloth
Feature
High quality european traditional bookclothStrong and durable
Wraps easily
Lots of colors to choose
Ph neutral adhesive and bone folder recommended, see items bbht101 and bbhm207
Description
This strong, close-weave cloth is backed with acid free paper for easy application of the adhesive. These sheets are made from fine quality rayon fabric and are available in twenty six colors. Bookbinders through out the world use this material for binding books, boxes and a host of other items.2. Books by Hand Linen Bookcloth
Feature
High quality european traditional bookclothStrong and durable
Wraps easily
Natural linen finish
Ph neutral adhesive and bone folder recommended, see items bbht101 and bbhm207
Description
This strong, close-weave cloth is backed with acid free paper for easy application of the adhesive. These sheets off the aesthetics of an all natural fabric. Its organic look and subtle coloring makes it an excellent choice for today's designs. Bookbinders through out the world use this material for binding books, boxes and a host of other items.3. 2" Black Colored Premium-Cloth Book Binding Repair Tape | 15 Yard Roll (BookGuard Brand)
Feature
High abrasion resistance (keeps books bound longer than most other binding tapes)13 mils thick, 45 pound tensile strength | 2 inches wide, 15 yards long on a 3 inch core
Made of vinyl-coated cotton cloth (fabric) tape; Black color is impregnated into cloth (not a topical coating)
Archival safe: acid free/ PH neutral
Ultra aggressive adhesive, highly conformable; tape arrives cleanly shrink wrapped
Description
Tough and durable, this premium two-inch wide fabric tape from the "Bookguard" brand is a hefty 13-mils thick, which makes it substantially strong with a 45 pounds-per-inch tensile strength. The tape has a matte finish, and it's made of cotton cloth with a vinyl coating. Its high resistance to abrasion and abuse (due to its high thread count) over time ensures that it wont crack or easily fall apart - there's a reason "Bookguard" has been a favorite book-binding tape for more than 30 years! The cloth material of the tape is highly-conformable to most surfaces, and you can easily write on the tape's surface with a felt-tip marker. Its ultra-aggressive adhesive permanently adheres to the most difficult surfaces, including vinyl. Each finished roll of "Bookguard Premium-Cloth Book Repair Tape" is cleanly shrink wrapped before shipping.4. Book Binding Super Cloth 18x30 Sheet by Lineco-Book Making Supplies
Feature
Archival and acid-free cloth for bookbindingOpen weave cotton used to unite signatures of books while leaving the backbone of the book flexible
Excellent adhesive penetration for allowing glue to attach/bind signatures together
Natural neutral color
Sold by the sheet
Description
Lineco Bookbinding Super Cloth is a fine open cotton weave that gives good adhesive penetration to unite signatures while leaving the backbone flexible. 18 x 30 inches-sold sheet by sheet. Excellent for bookbinding and other archival applications.5. Books by Hand Burgundy Bookcloth
Feature
High quality european traditional bookclothStrong and durable
Wraps easily
Lots of colors to choose
Ph neutral adhesive and bone folder recommended, see items bbht101 and bbhm207
Description
This strong, close-weave cloth is backed with acid free paper for easy application of the adhesive. These sheets are made from fine quality rayon fabric and are available in twenty six colors. Bookbinders through out the world use this material for binding books, boxes and a host of other items.6. Books by Hand Dark Gray Bookcloth
Feature
High quality european traditional bookclothStrong and durable
Wraps easily
Lots of colors to choose
Ph neutral adhesive and bone folder recommended, see items bbht101 and bbhm207