Reinforcement Labels

Make sure you never lose another page from your ring binder by quickly repairing torn punched holes with reinforcement labels. Regularly flipping through the pages of your binder makes its rings chafe the holes cut into the sheets. These specialty labels can also strengthen ripped holes in spiral-bound notebook pages. Staples carries a good selection of such reinforcement stickers from Avery and other office supplies brands.

Enjoy the Convenience of Self-Adhesive Reinforcement Labels
You do not have to wait until punched holes tear before applying reinforcement stickers. With Avery labels, you can easily strengthen newly punched holes before they start wearing down. These stickers are round labels with an inner diameter of 0.25 inches. They perfectly fit into standard-sized holes punched into sheets placed in ring binders and their tear-resistant borders make them stronger than regular paper. The thin stickers do not add bulk to binders or get in the way when flipping their pages. These labels have adhesive backs that permanently secure them in place. You can find them supplied in strips and sheets.

Choosing the Right Reinforcement Labels for Your Binder Pages
Self-adhesive reinforcement rings come in packs containing 160 to 1000 labels. Choose one with 160 or 200 labels if you only need them for personal use. Packs containing 500 to 1000 labels are ideal for offices and schools and those who keep scrapbooks. Most reinforcement label brands make white and clear label rings. Unless you want reinforcement stickers that stand out, pick clear labels for colored pages. These transparent rings are barely visible against white and solid color backgrounds and can hide your repairs well. Clear labels also do not cover page contents. Choose them if you write all the way to the margins of pages or use ruled sheets.

What Is the Difference Between Reinforcement Label Strips and Sheets?
Most labels supplied in strips use their retail packs as dispensers. The dispenser pushes out one label at a time and you can easily peel it off the strip. This handy dispenser can help reduce waste by discouraging users from taking more labels than they need. Labels supplied in sheets come in resealable plastic sleeves that you can keep inside a desk drawer or carry around in binders. If you prefer to leave reinforcement label sheets inside binders, choose those stored in plastic sleeves with binder clips. These have punched holes for three-ring binders to secure them in place and prevent them from falling out.

Are Reinforcement Labels Made of Paper?
Some reinforcement stickers are made of paper but those are not as strong as plastic labels. Plastic rings are usually made of thin polyvinyl and Mylar films. Mylar is a stretched polyester film derived from PET, a plastic polymer. It is popular for its considerable strength and transparency, two properties that make it excellent for reinforcing torn binder holes.

Can You Find Reinforcement Labels in Other Colors Besides White?
Yes, reinforcement stickers do come in other colors. Popular options besides white and clear include red, green, blue and gold. You can use these to decorate white pages or strengthen punched holes for similarly colored sheets. Add reinforcement labels to your kids back to school supplies list.