Established in Manchester in 1889 by Frederick John Ratchford (pictured), today F.J.Ratchford Ltd have grown to be one of the main UK stockists and suppliers of fine quality book binding and luxury packaging materials in the UK.
Today, we are based off junction 1 M60 near Stockport, and ideally placed to supply our materials not just in the UK but throughout the world.
Our wide range of materials appeal to the main trade binders using large volumes right though to the public, independent students and public arts and printing organisations who only require small quantities.
You will find on our site the traditional starch filled bookcloths similar to those used in the early days of book binding, right through to eye catching metallic cloths and embossed papers used in the luxury packaging, graphic, print, arts & pattern book markets.
Two of the latest products to be added to our wide range are the Eclipse Italian papers, and Metal-X embossed papers with eye catching appeal. See our papers to find out more.
Our selection of fabric and linen bookbinding supplies comes in a rainbow of colours, ideal for those who want to combine the old with the new and give a modern look to the traditional hardback book form. Our book cloth binding selection, such as the Heritage Library Buckram and Colorado cloth are both suitable for foiling and widely preferred, by traditional printers and binders to students and Universities for dissertation bindings.
Still a family Business since 1889.
With over 130 years experience in the production of book, boxes, menus, luxury binding and packaging, we fully understand aspects such as surface coatings, foiling, bespoke colour matching, durability, strength, design and budgets. When it comes to producing and supplying luxury hardback bookbinding and luxury packaging materials; we understand your requirements as we continue to strive forward in creating dynamic new products for our market.
Please contact us for further information into how we can assist you: [email protected]