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This open-weave, stiffened polyester mull provides excellent adhesion and durability — giving your books the structural integrity they need to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Open-weave stiffened polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 1m length x 7.5cm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Spine reinforcement in case-bound and other hard-cover book structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonds well with PVA and bookbinding paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible yet firm — ideal for both thin and thick text blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-have for any bookbinder working on case-bound journals, sketchbooks, or fine art editions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bernard's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46821236015241,"sku":"BB-MULL-01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/0123\/7385\/files\/Mull.jpg?v=1779965743"},{"product_id":"linen-thread","title":"Linen Thread for Bookbinding — Natural (20m)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Traditional Choice for Hand-Sewn Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinen thread has been the bookbinder's thread of choice for centuries — and for good reason. Strong, smooth, and naturally resistant to stretching, it holds signatures firmly together and ages beautifully over time. 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