If you are not in the business of binding books or a title abstractor yourself, you might have stumbled across this page because you’re just a genuinely curious person who wants to know: why do Abstract Companies use cloth covers? You have come to the right place. While our knowledge here at Friend Paper mostly expands across premium paper and printing for the legal profession, we know a thing or two about printing on cloth covers. Afterall, we have been around for over 100 years.
We are one of the few companies left which still do traditional lithography on cloth covers for Abstract and Title companies. The reason lithography is important in this case is because it would be very difficult to print on cloth covers with an inkjet printer! Over here, we have experienced pressmen who are hand feeding your cloth covers into their printing presses and printing with genuine ink for the best outcome.
Back to the question we just can’t get out of our head: Why do Abstract and Title Companies use Cloth Covers? To answer this question, we must first understand what the cloth cover holds inside.
In real estate an “Abstract of Title” is a summary of all of the documents ever recorded about a specific property. This includes all of the documents which specifically affect the piece of property at hand for the Abstract of Title company. As you can imagine, there can be many historical documents and highly valued ones for that matter. So if you haven’t put it together yet, the first reason cloth covers are used for Abstract of Titles is to securely hold lots of important documents which a folder just can’t do!
Not only does this historical summary of documents add up quickly, it is also handled quite frequently. Which brings us to the second reason Abstract and Title companies use cloth covers: to protect their documents. This heavy duty cover is resistant to moisture, mildew and general wear and tear. Because cloth covers are so tough, they are sturdy enough to last for decades. Title Abstractors can rely on the protection a cloth cover brings to hold all of their hard work.
Aside from the size and quality, the premium texture and presentation provided by cloth covers on Abstract Titles is a tradition in the history of real estate. The tactile feel of cloth covers conveys a sense of importance, quality and security of the owner’s property at hand.
If you’re an Abstract Company it is important to consider the value cloth covers bring to your clients and your business. Investing into cloth covers is a way to get your brand established and make a lasting impression. If you do not have a cloth cover design, reach out to us here at Friend Paper and we’ll guide you in the right direction.
