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Custom Mylar Tab Dividers (Reinforced Edge Index Tabs)

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Tabzoola prices 25 sets of 5 custom paper tabs at $5.45 a set, $136.25 total — delivered free.

Setup included. Instant PDF proof before anything prints. Price it anywhere else first — we’d rather you did.

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Custom Mylar tab dividers are printed index tabs with a Mylar film — clear or one of 19 colors — bonded over each tab, so the tab stands up to years of handling and the set can be color-coded. Edge reinforcing is a separate option: a strip along the punched binding edge so the sheet cannot tear away from the holes. Both are per-set choices on any custom paper set, in any cut from 1/2 to 1/15 — add one, the other, or both.

Tabzoola is a US manufacturer and supplier of Mylar-reinforced index tabs, made to order in Schaumburg, Illinois by Anselmo Die & Index, Inc., the family-owned plant that has die-cut index tabs since 1993 and trades online as Tabzoola, shipping nationwide.

Mylar on the tab is what separates a professional index tab from one that goes soft and dog-eared after a few weeks: the film takes the handling so the printed title stays crisp, and the 19 colors let a set be read across a room. Edge reinforcing is what keeps that tab in the binder — a strip along the three-hole-punched edge so the holes resist tearing through heavy daily use.

Tab Mylar is the standard finish on our paper tabs; edge reinforcing is the standard add-on for legal, medical, and other high-handling binders — and you can add either to any custom paper tab set.

Close-up of a yellow Mylar reinforced tab extension bonded to white index stock
Close-up of a yellow Mylar reinforced tab extension bonded to white index stock. More photos of real sets →

Two different edges — reinforced vs unpunched

Buyers mix these up constantly, and they are unrelated. Edge reinforcing protects the BINDING edge, where the holes are and where a sheet tears out of a binder. Unpunched refers to that same edge having no holes at all, for coil, wire-O or post binding.

So a set can be reinforced and punched, reinforced and unpunched, or neither. If a bindery will drill after insertion, reinforced-and-unpunched is the usual specification: the Mylar is there, the holes are not, and the pattern gets made to match the book.

  • Reinforced + 3-hole punched — the standard long-life binder set
  • Reinforced + unpunched — for coil, wire-O, post binding, or drilling later
  • No reinforcing — fine for short-term or low-handling sets

Why Mylar reinforcing matters

The binder edge takes all the stress — every page turn and re-file pulls on the punched holes. A bonded Mylar strip spreads that stress and keeps the holes from elongating or tearing, dramatically extending the life of the set compared with plain paper tabs.

  • Clear film bonded along the punched edge
  • Resists tearing and hole elongation
  • Standard choice for legal, medical, and reference binders

Add it to any custom set

Tab Mylar comes on every paper tab order — numbered, alphabetical, monthly, or fully custom — in your choice of 19 colors. Edge reinforcing is the separate option you add in the designer when the binder will be handled hard.

Specs, minimums, and pricing at a glance

Custom Mylar Tab Dividers (Reinforced Edge Index Tabs) — what you can choose, what a set costs, and how fast it ships.

Minimum order
25 sets
Paper price, 5-tab set
$5.45 per set at 25 sets, $2.35 at 100 sets, $1.57 at 250 sets. The size most suppliers quote — compare this one.
Paper price, 8-tab set
$8.00 per set at 25 sets, $3.58 at 100 sets, $2.44 at 250 sets. One price, setup included — nothing is added at checkout.
How you order
Design online and see the exact price live, then buy by card — no quote form, no sales call.
Materials
90# or 110# index paper, with optional Mylar edge reinforcing.
Colors & cuts
19 Mylar colors on paper, mixable tab by tab. Every cut from 1/2 to 1/15, up to 150 tabs per set across banks.
Printing & finishing
1- or 2-sided, up to 2 lines of text per tab, 3-hole punching, collated sets ready to assemble.
Proof
A free PDF proof is emailed before printing — nothing prints until you approve it.
Production
about 5 business days for paper, from proof approval. Free UPS Ground on US orders over $75.
Made in
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA — manufactured by Anselmo Die & Index, printing tabs since 1993.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Mylar-reinforced tab?

Two things go by that name. A Mylar tab has a clear or colored Mylar film bonded over the tab itself — it protects the printed tab and color-codes the set. An edge-reinforced tab has a strip along the three-hole-punched edge that keeps the holes from tearing under heavy binder use. Most sets are the first; add the second for binders that get handled hard.

Can I add Mylar reinforcing to any tab order?

Yes — reinforcing is an option on every custom paper tab set, including numbered, alphabetical, and monthly sets.

Do poly tabs need Mylar reinforcing?

No — poly (plastic) tabs are already tear-resistant, so Mylar reinforcing is a paper-tab option.

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Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 from verified buyers
✓ Verified buyer
Thanks !

Justin was so nice to work with ! He answered all my questions and now I feel like an expert :)

Megan D. · Aug 29, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Megan, thank you for the kind words — I'll pass them straight to Justin. Getting every question answered before anything prints is exactly how we like to work, so "now I feel like an expert" is about the best review we could ask for. Whenever your next set of tabs comes up, your questions are always welcome. John Anselmo, Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Great Price

Glad I found you online. You're approximately 30 percent less than my old supplier and easier to work with. I'll be back.

Ben H. · Aug 22, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Ben — the price is no accident. We publish the whole table, setup included, so the number you see while you design is the number on the invoice. Glad the switch was easy, and we'll be ready when you are. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Great customer service

I can't say enough about how great Justin was helping me with my order. After I approved the order he took time to call me to ask if i was sure about a decision to use next day delivery on the whole order when only a partial would keep me going while the rest of the order shipped ups ground. He saved me a ton of money. Thank you for caring about your customers. I wish more people were like you.

Amy L. · Aug 20, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Amy — I'll make sure Justin sees this. Splitting the shipment so only the part you needed went next-day was the right call, and it's the kind of thing we'd rather catch on the phone than have you find on the invoice. Anyone here would have made that call. Thank you for taking the time to write it down. — Tabzoola

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Thank You

My old supplier went out of business. You guys produced an exact copy of what we've been using. Thank you!!!

Perri V. · Aug 18, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Perri — losing a supplier you've used for years is a real headache, and matching a set you already rely on is the kind of job we like. If you ever need another one matched, a photo of an existing tab is enough for us to pick up the titles and the colors. Glad we could keep you running. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Perfect!

Tabs came out better than expected. Will definitely be back.

Joan S. · Aug 18, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Joan — better than expected is a good place to land. The part people usually don't expect is the make: real die-cut tabs on index stock, with the Mylar bonded on both sides of the extension, which is where tabs tear first. We'll be ready whenever you need the next run. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Easy

Very easy to use.

Pat M. · Aug 15, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Pat — short, and the best kind. Easy is the whole thing we were aiming for, so that is good to hear. Ready whenever you need more. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Thanks!

You guys made ordering easy :)

Louie B. · Aug 14, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thanks, Louie — easy is the goal, and hearing it beats any feature list. Everything's printed and die-cut here in Schaumburg, so if anything ever isn't easy, you're one call from the people who made it. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Impressive

Very seldom do you see orders handled in such a professional manner. Thank you for a great job!

Sherri K. · Aug 13, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Sherri — that’s a compliment we don’t take lightly. Every order here gets the same handling: a free proof before anything prints, and one shop seeing it through from die-cut to the box. Glad yours showed it. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Easy ordering!

Very impressed how easy it was to order our index tabs. Will definitely be back for future orders!

Anna B. · Aug 11, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Anna — glad ordering was easy, that's the way it should be. And since you mentioned coming back: your design is saved, so the next run is a one-click reorder whenever you need it. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Thank you!

Turned out perfect!

Beth H. · Aug 9, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Beth — "turned out perfect" is the best thing we can hear. Every set is die-cut and printed in our own shop in Schaumburg, so the people who made yours are the ones who checked it before it shipped. We'll be ready whenever you need the next one.

✓ Verified buyer
Exactly what we needed

They looked great and saved hours of collating :)

Chris C. · Aug 6, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Chris — collating is exactly the labor we're trying to take off your desk. Your sets came off the line already in order, so nobody had to stack them by position. Glad it showed. We'll be ready for the next run. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Thank You

Thank's for the great service. Will be back for future orders.

Greg M. · Aug 2, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thanks, Greg — that's exactly what we like to hear. We'll be ready whenever the next set comes up. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
I'm Impressed

I'm truly impressed how easy it was to order.

Tony S. · Jul 25, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thanks, Tony — easy is exactly what we were going for, so that's good to hear. Your design is saved whenever you need more. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Nice Job

Easy to order, they came out perfect!

Nancy C. · Jul 23, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Nancy — "came out perfect" is exactly what we aim for. We've got your design saved whenever you need more. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Very easy to use :)
Kim Y. · Jul 21, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thanks, Kim — that's what we were going for. The designer is meant to get you to a proof in a couple of minutes, not an afternoon. We're here whenever you need another set. — Tabzoola

✓ Verified buyer
Exceptional service

Tabs turned out great, and the service was above and beyond.

Jessica · Jun 28, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Thank you, Jessica — service is the part we can't automate, so that means a lot. The tabs and the phone come from the same building in Schaumburg, which is the whole idea. Your design is saved whenever you need another run. — Tabzoola

Ready to design your tabs?

Live pricing as you configure — no account needed. Free shipping over $75.

If it isn’t what you approved on the proof, we reprint it — or refund it. 30 days from delivery.

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