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You're getting ready to start a repair project and you need There are a few situations that can land you searching for 1 or 2 inch black cloth tape.  Repairing church hymnals usually requires a cloth repair tape. And unless the hymnals are a vibrant color, neutral colors will usually work well.   Restoring personal or antique books can require cloth repair tape. When repairing older books, the spines may be damaged and the covers may be uneven. You need tape that will be flexible enough to conform around the corners of the book, but strong enough to hold everything in place...

Take your book repair process to the next level with book repair wings and corners from Chromalabel.  They're a really easy way to reinforce your book and promote longevity and can be used on tons of different kinds of books. -24 wings per pack -Available in premium cloth (8 colors) -One size fits most books -Highly durable & conformable - doesn't require cutting or measuring -PH Neutral and archival-safe adhesive      The premium cloth book repair wings are produced from the same material as our cloth book repair tape.   Book Repair Wings  The top and bottom of the book spine are both...

Vinyl book repair tape is a great tool to use for fixing up your books. Different tapes have different uses and functions in the book repair process. Let's introduce you to this nifty kind of tape.     Quick Facts About ChromaLabel's Vinyl Book Repair Tape     - Available in multiple widths     - Tape comes on a grid liner for precise cutting & measuring     - 5 mil thick vinyl | 28 pound tensile strength     - Non-glare matte surface | Ultra-aggressive adhesive     - Comes cleanly shrink wrapped on a 3" core         What Books Does This Tape Works Best For? This...

Where to Start If fixing up the library’s books is your task, chances are you probably have a lot of books to repair. Don’t panic! Book repair is actually really easy, especially when you have the right products.  There’s a few key places where books tend to break down; the cover, the edges, and the spine. If you’re repairing multiple books, you’ll end up working with all 3 of these problem spots.     Picking the Right Book Repair Tape If you have a pile of books staring up at you that need to be doctored up, you’re going to want...