Hi Group,  Dave Saul wrote:


>> Does anyone know of a source for production quantities of
>> adhesive-backed cloth "D" ring roll tabs?


The black gummed Holland tape is still available from Gane Brothers
and Lane, suppliers of bookbinding supplies and equipment:

  Gane Brothers and Lane
  1400 Greenleaf
  Elk Grove, IL 60007
  tel.: 1-323-582-8331
(This is a Los Angeles phone number that transfers to Elk Grove.)

The tabs are 2-3/4 inches long by 1-7/8 inches wide.  The black is
available in 2-inch width only which makes for a wasteful die cut.
The 3-inch tape which, would allow a more economical die cut, is not
available in black but comes in white and brown.

One roll, 2 inches by 200 yards, black, costs $155.00.  The price break
is at three rolls which is $77.50 per roll ($232.50 plus shipping for
600 yards).

I have not purchased a cutting die in 10 years so I do not know the
cost of one today but it should not be a great deal for such a small
die.  You would also need access to a small printing press to do the
cutting, or get a quote from a die cutter for running the job.

Perhaps your original supplier could still make them if you provided
the gummed Holland tape.  I can send a sample from a roll I have left
if you would like to see it.

Jack M. Conway
Los Angeles, California, USA