Why we taping spine during bookbinding

What is the most popular exercise book and notebook? seek around the bookstore, you will find many of them have a taped spine. A "taped spine" in bookbinding refers to a technique where a strip of adhesive tape is applied along the spine of a book to reinforce the binding, adding strength and sometimes enhancing the aesthetic appearance by providing a visible decorative element on the book's exterior; this can be done on various binding styles like perfect bound, saddle stitched, or flat stitched books, allowing for customization with different tape colors and textures.

book with taped spine

Book Back Spine Taping Machine is an ideal machine to finish this process, with minimum labor and maximum efficiency.

Book Back Spine Taping Machine

spine taped book

Function:

Primarily used to strengthen the spine of a book, especially when dealing with thinner paper stacks or when wanting to add extra durability to the binding.

Aesthetic appeal:

The tape can be chosen to complement the book design, adding a unique visual element to the spine with different colors, textures, or patterns.

Application:

The tape is typically applied directly to the spine of the book, often using a specialized bookbinding adhesive tape designed to adhere well to paper and cover materials.

Types of tape:

Various tape options exist depending on the desired look and function, including cloth-backed tape, vinyl tape, or decorative patterned tapes.