Hardcover Photo Book Cover Materials

We've sourced the finest quality distressed leather hides, Japanese silks, European linens and other contemporary book cloths for your Albums, Books, Boxes and Folios. View all cover options as thumbnail images on our Cover Material Collection page, discover all the details below, and download images to share on your own website via our Promotional Content page.


 

Genuine Leather

Four premium grade Italian leather hides that look and feel luxurious.  The Black and White leather has a lightly stippled texture, while Tan and Brown have a beautifully worn, distressed finish.  They feature natural markings and may slightly change colour between dye lots.

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Production Time (ex delivery)
21 days for Grand, Regular, Small sizes
28 days for Majestic size

 

Silk

Five Japanese silks with a vertical slub in classic and muted tones. Their rich texture and soft colours are particularly suitable for wedding, family portrait and baby albums.

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Production Time (ex delivery)
14 days for Standard hardcovers
21 days for Prestige covers, Inkjet Cotton Rag, Lay-flat or Gloss pages
28 days for Majestic size

Deluxe Hardcover materials

Deluxe

These soft materials with a  leather look and feel are elegant and timeless, fitting for wedding albums, baby portraits and christening albums.

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14 days for Standard hardcovers
21 days for Prestige covers, Inkjet Cotton Rag, Lay-flat or Gloss pages
28 days for Majestic size

Deluxe Hardcover materials

Alchemy

Metallics are back so we've introduced a whole new range of contemporary cloths.

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Production Time (ex delivery)
14 days for Standard hardcovers
21 days for Prestige covers, Inkjet Cotton Rag, Lay-flat or Gloss pages
28 days for Majestic size

 

Linen

Our 18 stunning European linens, with a lightly open weave, are fabulously tactile and exceptionally versatile. Choose from classic, muted and vivid colours to match your book design or end pages. Darker linens should be treated with extra care to avoid marking.

Slight colour variations in dye lots are rare but may occur.

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​Exceptions
Clear embossing not available on Ash, Biscuit, Storm or
Salt & Pepper

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Production Time (ex delivery)
14 days for Standard hardcovers
21 days for Prestige covers, Inkjet Cotton Rag, Lay-flat or Gloss pages
28 days for Majestic size
Most linens in our range carry the Sustainability Mark as they are FSC certified and made from earth-friendly materials including recycled fibres, sustainable cotton, sustainable flax fibres and/or Lenzing Ecovero viscose fibres.

Premium Hardcover materials

Premium

Three metallic materials in popular and practical colours. Midnight Matte is very popular and the same material we use on our Gift Boxes as it's stylish, durable and easy to wipe with a damp cloth. 

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Exceptions
Not available for Prestige Mount
Clear embossing not available with Midnight Matte

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Production Time (ex delivery)
14 days for Standard hardcovers
21 days for Prestige covers, Inkjet Cotton Rag, Lay-flat or Gloss pages
28 days for Majestic size

Premium Hardcover materials

Printed Hardcover

Photo print covers finished in your choice of velvet matte or gloss laminate.  Featuring an image on the front and back cover always creates an immediate impact or connection with clients, and they can be complemented by a matching dust-jacket or clamshell box.
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Production Time (ex delivery)
14 days for Standard hardcovers
21 days for Inkjet Cotton Rag, Lay-flat or Gloss pages
 

 

Classic

Six buckram materials commonly used in traditional book binding. A strong, durable fabric making it ideal for any project. Decorates beautifully with any of our emboss options.

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Production Time (ex delivery)
14 days for Standard hardcovers
21 days for Prestige covers, Inkjet Cotton Rag, Lay-flat or Gloss pages
28 days for Majestic size