Hanplast

Hanplast: a factory catalog and sample manual of bookbinding materials for books, notebooks, binders, and other printed matter. This is a specialized promotional and technical publication from the Yugoslav manufacturer Hanplast (based in Vladičin Han), intended for bookbinderies, printing houses, graphic workshops, and manufacturers of office supplies.

The catalog contains samples of various types of synthetic materials in a wide range of colors, including red, green, brown, blue, and other shades. These materials feature a characteristic embossed texture and are designed for covering hardcovers and for other bookbinding applications. An accompanying technical data sheet provides information on the materials' properties, processing options, a roll width of 140 cm, as well as production and ordering details.

The original physical samples are of particular value, offering a direct look at the texture, color, and quality of these historical bookbinding materials.

This manual serves as an interesting historical document regarding the Yugoslav graphic and chemical industries, as well as the evolution of bookbinding technology. It is of interest to collectors of industrial catalogs, book conservators, graphic designers, bookbinders, and researchers of technical heritage.