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.

We are delighted to announce that JDR Technik is expanding its range with two prestigious Balatex bookbinding cloth collections: Imperial and Savanna!

These high-quality materials are an excellent choice for the most demanding bookbinding projects, offering outstanding aesthetics, durability, and a luxurious finish. The Imperial collection features a classic, elegant appearance, while Savanna offers subtle textures inspired by nature.

We invite you to explore these new additions to our catalogue. More Balatex collections—Ottawa, Tulsa, Mondial, and RAW—will be introduced soon, providing our customers with even more creative possibilities. We will keep you updated!

We warmly encourage you to visit our Bookbinding and Textile Covering Materials section, where you can discover the latest Balatex products. Savanna bookbinding cloth is already available for purchase by the metre.