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1. 3" 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 | 3 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 three-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.2. 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.3. 1" 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 | 1 inch 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 one-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 brown 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. Lineco Self Adhesive Linen Hinging Tape 1.25 in. x 35 ft. white linen tape
Feature
Linen tape is an acid free tapeUsed as a hinge in framing paper artwork
This tape is self adhesive
This tape will make fast work of any crafting project
Roll measures 1.25 inches by 35 feet
Description
Strong acid-free high thread count cotton tape. The acrylic adhesive is permanent non-yellowing and stable over time. Use for hinging window mats to mounting mats hinging prints and posters and reinforcing folders books and envelopes. This roll measures 1.25 inches wide and is 35 feet long. White with a white peel-away liner.5. BookGuard 1-1/2 Inch Vinyl-Coated Cotton Cloth Book Binding Repair Tape, 15 Yard Roll, White
Feature
High abrasion resistance (keeps books bound longer than most other binding tapes)13 mils thick, 45 pound tensile strength | 1.5 inches wide, 15 yards long on a 3 inch core
Made of vinyl-coated cotton cloth (fabric) tape; White 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 one-and-a-half-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.6. Scotch Book Tape , 2 Inches x 15 Yards, (845)
Feature
Excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfacesUse on books, magazines, pamphlets, record album jackets and more
Transparent, conformable, permanent. Unwinds easily.
Description
Excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces. Use on books, magazines, pamphlets, record album jackets and more.7. Patco 555/CLR120 555 Archival Book Repair Tape: 1" x 60 ft., Clear
Feature
Core: 3 inch diameterBacking/Carrier: low-density polyethylene (LDPE) film
Adhesive: acrylic (acid-free)
Thickness: 5.5 mils (carrier, adhesive) 4.5 mils (carrier)
Adhesion: 70 ounces per inch (to stainless steel test panel)
Description
Patco 555 is an acid-free overlaminating tape used for books, magazines, documents, graphics, signs and placards. The tape conforms around book spines for permanent protection. Coated with a special non-yellowing, acid-free adhesive. Also can be used as surface protection tape against moisture, UV, solvents and abrasion.
Features & Benefits Conformable and performs well over a wide temperature range.
High adhesion over long periods.
Excellent clarity with no yellowing or discoloration (UV stable).
Super clear film for invisible protection.
Tough and abrasion resistant.
No edge bleed.
8. Books by Hand Linen Binding Tape
Feature
Nature fiber colorArchival quality
Unwaxed and unbleached
Description
Genuine natural linen tape is closely woven for strength, .375" wide, accomodates most popular book signiture / book sizes.9. Scotch Book Tape, 2.83 in. x 15 yd., 1 Roll/Pack
Feature
Use for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces of books and other paper materialTransparent
Unwinds Easily
2.83 in x 15 yd Roll
Description
Scotch Book Tape is excellent for repairing, reinforcing, protecting and covering bound edges and surfaces. Use on books, magazines, pamphlets, record album jackets and more.10. Lineco Gummed Quick Bind Tape White 2X36 In
Feature
2-inch by 36-inch roll of Quick Bind Gummed Tape by LinecoIdeal for making simple books
Acid free
easy to use
High Quality
Description
This 2 by 36 inch Quick Bind Gummed Tape by Lineco is ideal for making quick books. Featuring two pieces of white gummed tape sewn together with the adhesive facing outward, the pamphlet is attached to one side, with the covers attached to the other side to form a book.11. Bookbinding Tape, Black Cloth Book Repair Tape for Bookbinders, 2 Inches by 45 Feet
Feature
SAVE YOUR BOOKS: Don't waste your money on buying the same books again and again. Save money by repairing your old books or strengthening your your new books before the damage happensEXTRA STRENGTH: Extremely strong and high quality. Built to last and keep your books in great condition
BOOKBINDER DESIGNED: Designed after over a decade of bookbinding to be the ultimate book repair tape
UPGRADED MATERIAL: Not ordinary gaffer tape! Made with a smoother cloth to look and feel better on the books. Lasts longer too!
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: This purchase is 100 percent risk free. We promise to give you a full refund if you are not 100 percent satisfied with our binding tape