Columbia Finishing Mills
Tanotex 500

#5 Book Cambric Leather-like cloth

Tanotex coated fabric with leather-like finish is coated with a specialty coating designed to simulate leather. The cloth is extremely durable and also has outstanding water and soil resistance. Tanotex coated fabric can be selected for any project where leather is currently used or where the appearance of leather is needed. It is the fabric of choice for a variety of high-quality, prestige editions, medical, reference, and religious books.

Width, Weight and Thickness
  • 54" width
  • 750 lbs per 1,000 linear yards
  • 12.5 mils
Performance Characteristics
  • Excellent crock resistance
  • Good stain and mildew resistance
  • Excellent water resistance
  • Excellent UV light resistance
  • Excellent scuff resistance
  • Excellent abrasion resistance
  • Excellent durability
Colours
  • 5 stock colours available in three embossed finishes:
    • Levant, Morocco or Skiver
  • custom colours available on a make-to-order (MTO) basis
Suggested Decorating Method
  • Foil stamping
  • Blind stamping
  • Screen printing
Applications/End Uses
  • Book covering - religious/hymnals, reference
  • Specialty Packaging - set-up boxes, slip cases, CD cases, jewelry/perfume, game boards
  • Mechanical Binding
  • Loose leaf- guide books, custom design
  • Gift/sample books - fabric, POP
  • Other - photo albums, journals, menu covers
Standard Roll Size and Converting Info
  • 60 linear yards (available from 10 yards)
  • Tanotex may be ordered sheeted but squareness cannot be guaranteed

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