We offer a comprehensive selection of sizes and angles to support the format and weight of most bound volumes.  If your book seems too large or too heavy for your STILT® product, that probably means it is!  Take a moment to read our size and weight recommendations and please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss the possibility of bespoke sizes and up-sizing.

Our regular anti-slip surface is not suitable for friable, loose or fragile materials such as aged silk or velvet, crumbling leather or embroidered bindings. Likewise, it is not recommended for bookbindings with precious metal detailing. We offer alternative surfaces, accessories and advice for these materials, as well as for longer term exhibition and exhibition in poorly ventilated cases.

Please test the condition of your STILT® product upon receipt and before every use to make sure that it is in good working order.

Best practices for preservation and display require airing all products for 30 days in a well-ventilated area prior to use with heritage objects. We recommend that you follow this practice.

Your STILTS® contain neodymium magnets. We therefore advise that you keep all STILT® products at a safe distance (>20cm) from heart pacemakers, cochlear implants, mechanical watches, CRT monitors and televisions, credit cards and other magnetically stored media.

Follow these simple guidelines and your books will be safe to enjoy long into the future.

Light and duration Exhibiting an open book places strain on both spine and joints, and prolonged light exposure can cause fading, particularly to coloured graphics and materials. We recommend limiting display to a maximum of 3 to 4 months and avoiding direct or prolonged sunlight and strong artificial lighting. To reduce light exposure further, consider turning a page once a day and switching lights off and closing curtains when the room is not in use.

Climate Keep your display area at a stable temperature (15°C to 20°C / 60°F to 70°F) and relative humidity (30% to 50%), with adequate air circulation. A stable climate benefits not only your books but most of your other treasures as well.

Stability When displaying books at a forward-tilting angle, ensure the display is protected from accidental bumping. Open displays using forward-tilting products such as our STILT Lecterns and STILT Stages should be enclosed by a solid left, back, and front wall. Do not move your book while it is on its STILT.

Our cradles are designed for short-term display in well-ventilated spaces and are considered fit for purpose within these bounds. With a little care, your books will remain a source of pleasure for many years to come.

Your STILT® products can be cleaned by wiping gently with a dry micro-fibre cloth or by vacuuming with a soft upholstery brush attachment.

When not in use, store your STILTS flat and folded in a cool, dry and well-ventilated space. They should be inspected regularly and replaced when they show signs of wear. These simple steps should ensure that you can enjoy the use of your STILT® products for up to 10 years.

When you are ready to dispose of your STILT, all foldable products in our product line are composed primarily of high-quality cellulose fibre which will be welcomed by most paper recycling programmes. Remaining metals can be removed by hand and recycled separately. Ask your fabric recycling programmes if they accept the velour covering material.