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Unpunched Index Tabs (No Holes)

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Short answer

Yes, Tabzoola prints custom index tabs with no holes, a solid edge for coil, wire-O, post binding or drilling later. Unpunched is the default at no extra cost, priced online from $136.25 for 25 sets of 5 tabs with a free PDF proof.

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.

Need them fast? Tick 3-Day Rush at checkout (+40%, $75 minimum) and it ships 3 business days after you approve your proof. See your delivery date →

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Tabzoola is a US manufacturer and supplier of custom printed index tabs, made to order in Schaumburg, Illinois by Anselmo Die & Index, Inc. — die-cutting index tabs since 1993 and shipping nationwide.

Unpunched tabs are exactly what the name says: printed, die-cut tab dividers with a solid edge and no holes. They exist because a three-hole punch is only correct for one binding method, and plenty of books and binders use something else — coil, wire-O, post, screw, comb — or get drilled by a bindery after the tabs are inserted.

Unpunched is the default here and costs nothing extra; 3-hole punching is the option you add, not the other way round. Choose the cut, type your tab text, and the price shows online with a free PDF proof before anything prints.

When unpunched is the right call

The deciding question is who makes the holes and when. If anything happens to the sheet after the tabs leave us, order them solid:

  • A bindery will drill, coil or wire-bind after insertion — the punch pattern has to match the book block, not a standard three-hole
  • Post, screw or Chicago-screw binding, where hole spacing is set by the hardware
  • Comb, velo or spiral binding, punched as part of the binding operation
  • Two-hole, five-hole, European or any non-US pattern
  • The book will be trimmed again after insertion — a tab cut to size and trimmed twice loses its extension
  • Loose reference sets, presentation inserts and shelf files that never go into rings at all

Why a solid edge is stronger

There is a structural reason beyond binding method. Holes remove material from the binding edge, and that edge is what carries the sheet every time a page is turned. An unpunched divider has nothing removed, so nothing to tear between the holes — the failure that turns a divider into loose paper.

This matters most in sets that get handled daily. If a set will be drilled later anyway, drilling it once, correctly, for the binding it actually goes into beats punching it twice.

What we can and cannot do on hole patterns

Straight answer, because this is where suppliers get vague. The online designer offers two choices: unpunched, or standard 3-hole punching sized for a US three-ring binder. Those price instantly.

Any other pattern — two-hole, five-hole, European spacing, post or screw spacing, or a pattern matched to a specific book block — is custom work at our plant rather than a self-serve option. Send the quote form the pattern or a sample and we will set it up with you. We manufacture the tabs; we do not bind books, so the binding itself stays with you or your bindery.

Everything else stays available

Unpunched changes one thing only. All the rest of the specification is unaffected: any cut from 1/2 to 1/15, paper on 90# or 110# index stock with Mylar on every tab and optional edge reinforcing, or solid .015 poly, 19 Mylar colors or 11 poly colors, one- or two-sided printing, and collated sets in your section order.

Edge reinforcing is worth a thought on unpunched sets. Reinforcing strengthens the binding edge, not the tab extension (every paper tab already has Mylar on it) — so a set can be both unpunched and reinforced, and for a book that will be drilled later and handled for years, that combination is the durable one.

Ordering

Minimum 25 sets with volume pricing past 1,000. Paper produces in about 5 business days from proof approval, poly in about 15. Purchase orders accepted by email with Net-30 invoicing, and we can ship directly to your bindery — just tell us where.

One request that saves a reprint: if the sheet will be drilled or trimmed after insertion, say so on the order. We will confirm the extension and edge allowance against what your bindery needs before the job runs.

Specs, minimums, and pricing at a glance

Unpunched Index Tabs (No Holes) — 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.
Poly price, 8-tab set
$40.80 per set at 25 sets, $16.56 at 100 sets, $9.92 at 250 sets. Setup included; poly is screen printed, so the per-set price falls sharply on longer runs.
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; .015 gauge solid poly (plastic) — wipe-clean and tear-resistant.
Colors & cuts
19 Mylar colors on paper and 11 poly colors, 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, about 15 for poly, 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 are unpunched index tabs?

Printed, die-cut index tab dividers with a solid binding edge and no holes. They suit binding methods where the holes are made as part of binding — coil, wire-O, comb, post or screw — or where a bindery drills the book after the tabs are inserted, because the pattern then has to match the book block rather than a standard three-hole.

Do unpunched tabs cost more or less than punched?

Less. Unpunched is the default with no charge; 3-hole punching is a small per-tab addition. Both are priced instantly in the online designer, so the difference is visible before you order.

Can you punch a pattern other than standard 3-hole?

Yes, as custom work rather than self-serve. The online designer offers unpunched or standard US 3-hole only. For two-hole, five-hole, European, post, screw or a pattern matched to a specific book block, send the quote form the pattern or a sample and we will set it up. We do not bind books — the binding stays with you or your bindery.

Should I order unpunched if my bindery will drill the book?

Yes, and tell us so on the order. Drilling after insertion means the pattern must match the book block, and a sheet punched to a standard three-hole first would then carry holes in the wrong place. Also flag it if the book gets trimmed after insertion, since a tab trimmed twice loses its extension.

Can unpunched tabs still be Mylar-reinforced?

Yes. Edge reinforcing strengthens the binding edge whether or not it is punched, and every paper tab carries Mylar on the tab extension either way. An unpunched, edge-reinforced set is the durable choice for a book that will be handled for years, and it is the usual specification when a bindery drills afterward.

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Customer Reviews

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 from verified buyers
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Amazing Customer Service

We had a deadline to get 50 presentation books out, and our current tab supplier couldn't deliver the tabs that we needed on time. I worked directly with Justin and he was able to get our order manufactured and shipped out within days. The order arrived in time for us to complete our presentations, and the tabs looked great. This type of amazing customer service is very hard to find nowadays, but I'm thrilled to now have a supplier that I can count on.

Lamar W. · Sep 1, 2026
Response from Tabzoola

Lamar, thank you — a deadline like yours is exactly what the shop is built for. The moment Justin heard it, your deadline became our deadline, and your order was manufactured and out the door in days. Rush work only counts when it arrives looking right, so "the tabs looked great" is the part we're proudest of. Count on us for the next one — we'll be here. John Anselmo, Tabzoola

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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