WIKITEX Kanafix – Bookbinding Cloth Developed from Bookbinders’ Experience

Some materials are created entirely from scratch. Others begin with a simple question:

Can something that has worked well in bookbinding for many years be made even better?

This is exactly how WIKITEX Kanafix bookbinding cloth was created.

The material has been part of our range for around a year and has already gained excellent recognition among our customers. From the very beginning, it was designed for a relatively narrow but highly demanding group of users – bookbinders, bookbinding workshops and companies producing high-quality book covers, albums and boxes.

Wikitex Kalidos is not a new product in our range. We have had this bookbinding cloth for quite some time, but sometimes a material needs the right project to reveal its full potential.

That is exactly what happened with Kalidos.

At first glance, it is a rather subtle and understated material. But its very fine weave, smooth surface and impregnated finish make it much more versatile than we initially expected.

A fine weave makes a real difference

One of the most important features of Wikitex Kalidos bookbinding cloth is its very fine and even weave.

Compared with many traditional bookbinding fabrics, its surface is noticeably smoother. This gives finished covers an elegant and refined appearance, while still preserving the natural textile character of the material.

Madera Cork is a natural bookbinding cork that has been part of our range for quite some time. It is not a new product, but some materials only reveal their true potential when you see them used on a finished product.

Madera is definitely one of them.

Its natural cork structure gives every cover a slightly different appearance. The surface feels warm and natural and immediately distinguishes the finished product from traditional paper coverings or bookbinding cloths.

Natural material, modern result

Cork is usually associated with natural, minimalistic and understated designs. But it does not have to be limited to this style.