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Bookbinding cloth 166 Garnet, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth
Bookbinding cloth by the metre: 105 cm wide, backed with cellulose paper and available in a range of plain colours, from white to black. It is used to cover books, notebooks, folders, boxes and albums. Almost the whole range is viscose, and there is also Linocolor, made of cotton and polyester.
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Bookbinding cloth 160 Fuchsia, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 132 Orange, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 172 Beige, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 167 Corinto, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 185 Ash Grey, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 199 Black, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 110 Yellow, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 112 Ivory, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 165 Rioja, 1 m **
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Bookbinding cloth 152 Navy Blue, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 100 White, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 130 Fire Red, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth 159 Dark Blue, 1 m
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Bookbinding cloth by the metre: what it is and what it is for
Bookbinding cloth is a fabric prepared for covering book and notebook covers, folders, boxes, albums and other boxmaking work. The cloths in this category are paper-backed: the fabric is bonded to a 50 g/m² cellulose paper that, according to the manufacturer, makes it easier to handle and to glue.
At a glance
- Material: almost the whole range is 100 % viscose (28 threads/cm in warp and weft, 115 g/m², ±5 %). Linocolor is 70 % cotton and 30 % polyester (125 g/m², ±5 %).
- Backing: 50 g/m² cellulose paper (paper-backed cloth).
- Width: 105 cm. Sold by the metre: each metre is 1.05 m² of cloth.
- Colours: plain, from whites and ivories to black, including yellows, reds, greens, blues, browns and greys.
- Discount: from 5 metres of the same reference.
Data from the manufacturer's technical datasheet and product pages.
Types of bookbinding cloth: viscose and Linocolor
| Feature | Viscose cloth | Linocolor |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | 100 % viscose | 70 % cotton, 30 % polyester |
| Weight | 115 g/m² (±5 %) | 125 g/m² (±5 %) |
| Backing | 50 g/m² cellulose paper | 50 g/m² cellulose paper |
| Width | 105 cm | 105 cm |
Despite its name, Linocolor is not linen: according to the manufacturer it is a cotton and polyester blend.
Colours: white, black and plain coloured cloth
You will find white and ivory, yellow and orange, red, burgundy and fuchsia, green, blue, beige and brown, and grey and black cloth. Colours may vary slightly depending on your screen.
What else you need to cover a book with cloth
Besides the cloth, covering a book needs board, glue and a bone folder. You can find the rest of the materials at Totenart:
- Bookbinding board for the covers.
- Bone folders to press the cloth onto the board.
- Endpapers, headbands and binding needles to complete the binding.
Frequently asked questions about bookbinding cloth
What cloth is used for bookbinding?
Covers are made with bookbinding cloth, a fabric prepared to be glued onto board. This category has 100 % viscose cloths and Linocolor, made of cotton and polyester. All of them are backed with 50 g/m² cellulose paper and are 105 cm wide.
What is paper-backed bookbinding cloth?
It is a cloth bonded on the back to a 50 g/m² cellulose paper that, according to the manufacturer, makes it easier to handle and to glue.
Is Linocolor made of linen?
No. Despite its name, Linocolor is a blend of 70 % cotton and 30 % polyester and weighs 125 g/m². The other cloths in this category are 100 % viscose and weigh 115 g/m². All of them are 105 cm wide and backed with 50 g/m² cellulose paper.
How wide is it and how is it sold?
All of them are 105 cm wide and are sold by the metre: enter the number of metres you need as the quantity. Each metre is 1.05 m² of cloth.
Is there a discount if I buy several metres?
Yes. The quantity discount applies when you buy 5 metres or more of the same reference.
How much cloth do I need to bind a notebook or a book?
Measure the open cover (front, spine and back) and add 3 cm of margin on each side. With a width of 105 cm, one metre of cloth fits, as an example, at least 6 hardcover A5 notebook covers (each about 37 × 27 cm including margins, with a 1 cm spine).
What projects are these cloths for?
For covering book and notebook covers, folders, boxes, albums and scrapbooking projects. The manufacturer describes them as high-quality cloth for covering all kinds of items.