Bookbinding is an age-old craft steeped in tradition, and the adhesive used in the process can shape the longevity and quality of the finished book. As an adhesive supplier, we work with many bookbinding companies and understand that some adhesives are more suited for specific applications.

Gelatin glue is an adhesive used for various purposes, including packaging, bookbinding, and even some medical applications. However, its use in medical packaging, such as products for the recent COVID-19 vaccine packaging, may not be as commonly known. Gelatin glue has properties that allow it to withstand cold temperatures and can be used as an adhesive for some medical applications, depending on your requirements.

Over the years, LD Davis has worked with various unique manufacturers, especially in board games and puzzle making. Glue is critical when sticking beautiful, engaging artwork to paperboard and chipboard. Today, let’s dive into the unique industry of board game and puzzle manufacturing and the role glue plays in helping these fun activities come together.

The world is currently choked with plastics: eight million metric tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year¹, and if this trend continues, an estimated 12 billion tons of plastic waste will be present in the environment by 2050². Recycling, properly disposing, and preventing this waste from happening is key.