5 Jan, 2022
2022-1-5 5:07:46 PM UTC
For USA only, Brodart is having a sale for the month of January of 35% off all brodart jacket protectors (and labels and label protectors, if you are so inclined).
The code is CARE35 and does not apply to the regular shipping charges - still, this is one of the better deals they offer if you need to stock up.
https://www.shopbrodart.com/Library-Supplies/Book-Jacket-Covers/
5 Jan, 2022
2022-1-5 5:14:35 PM UTC
5 Jan, 2022
2022-1-5 8:52:43 PM UTC
Nice! Any specific type you recommend for a novice like me?
5 Jan, 2022
2022-1-5 9:20:43 PM UTC
5 Jan, 2022
2022-1-5 11:19:07 PM UTC
I agree with
Aelfwine - the Just-A-Fold line are archival materials, and easy to put on. I have sometimes bought rolls, and more recently have been fine with just keeping a box of the pre-cut ones around for general use. I like the 12" high as it covers most standard dustjackets and some oversized ones, but 10" works too. You'll want to fold over the top, so the height of the protector should be more than the height of the dustjacket by at least half and inch or so.
5 Jan, 2022
2022-1-5 11:24:34 PM UTC
I wonder if the paper is also archival? Tomorrow I will call them.
5 Jan, 2022
2022-1-5 11:30:30 PM UTC
I would agree with this for the most part. I like the pre-cut ones, as they are easier to handle and put on. Especially when you have a large number of books to do at once. I stick with the 12 inch too, as any book that is smaller I can just fold over.
I like the lo-luster over the glossy super clear. But that's just a personal preference.
6 Jan, 2022
2022-1-6 1:15:38 AM UTC
I personally just go with 12" rolls. If the book is a lot smaller, I just Stanley-knife it shorter, but for the most part 12" works for most things. I've had pre-cut before, but I definitely prefer the roll format.
6 Jan, 2022
2022-1-6 6:58:19 PM UTC
Arbor wrote:
I wonder if the paper is also archival? Tomorrow I will call them.
Yes it is archival.