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Reusable or Permanent
Rigid of Flexible
Film Material
Reusable Covers
Permanent Covers
Paperback Covers
Application |
Do You Need Reusable or Permanent Paperback Covers?
- Reusable covers can be applied over the book
covers without permanently altering or adhering to the book in
any way. These can be removed and reapplied to other books of
the same size.
- Permanent book covers are usually self-adhesive
and are applied over the book covers, therefore permanently
altering the book. These covers cannot be removed without
damaging the book.
Do You Prefer Rigid or Flexible
Permanent Paperback Covers?
-
Rigid (permanent) covers protect the book while
adding stiffness to the covers, giving them "hardback
qualities" so the books will "stand-up" better on
shelves.
- Flexible, permanent covers offer protection to
the covers without changing the paperback books flexible
qualities.
Do You Prefer Vinyl, Polyester, or
Polypropylene Film?
- Vinyl: (PVC) Has the advantages of being very
soft so it conforms easily, and also being inexpensive.
- Polyester: Chemical stable, acid-free and very
strong film with high internal strength. Recommended for
archival use.
- Polypropylene: Economical, chemically stable,
acid-free, soft and flexible film.
- All available in a variety of film thicknesses
and some are available in clear or matte finishes.
- Most of the adhesives used on self-stick
paperback book covers feature a delay-bond adhesive that will
temporality allow repositioning during application to correct
placement errors. The adhesive will become permanent several
hours after application.
Reusable Covers:
- Easy to apply, saves processing time
- Available in various heights with adjustable
widths
- Provides good book protection
- Covers can be removed and reused without book
damage
Permanent
Covers:
- Available in rigid or flexible styles
- Pre-cut covers require trimming for exact fit
to book
- Release liner is pre-cut and/or scored for
easier removal
- Covers cannot be removed
Paperback Book Cover Recommendations:
- Recommend the more economical flexible laminate
covers for use on very short term use paperbacks, such as
annually updated editions or popular author "trade"
paperback books.
- Rigid laminate covers should be recommended
when the paperback is a large size non-fiction book that is
being added to the libraries permanent collection and will be
shelved along with hardback books.
- Reusable covers can be recommend for use on
educational or reference material that will be updated or
replaced annually but are frequently handled. The cover can be
removed from the old edition and placed on the newest edition
when received.
Application of Paperback Book Covers:
- Most paperback covers sold in the Brodart
catalog include application instructions. Short versions of
these instructions are shown in the catalog.
- The reusable paperback covers are sold in exact
sizes and usually slide onto a book in two pieces that are then
joined together with attaching tape that does not touch the
book. (As previously mentioned above, these covers can be
removed and reused on other books.)
- Permanent paperback book covers are usually
sold in several sizes that are cut or trimmed to fit the book
height. They also feature a self-adhesive, delay-bond adhesive
that allows repositioning to eliminate place errors during
application, but the adhesive cures permanently several hours
after application so the covers cannot be removed without
damaging the book.
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