Silicone Notebook Sizes: Separate Cover and Pages
Specify silicone notebook size by naming the measured object before comparing dimensions. Separate the closed cover, the paper block and the usable writing area. Ask for a marked drawing and an identified sample, with units and reference points stated. An approximate catalogue dimension cannot establish the size of every component or the space available for writing.
Keep the catalogue dimension attached to its source
The silicone notebook catalogue states “Approx. 70 × 86 mm”. That is a published approximate size, with no component identified beside it. Retain the wording in the enquiry and ask what the figures describe. Do not rename them as page dimensions, usable writing space or a confirmed measurement of the completed notebook.
Identify the exact offered version before requesting clarification. The product photographs show decorated closed covers with shaped corners and different surface designs. A picture helps the supplier recognise the reference, but it contains no measuring scale. It cannot show the paper outline, binding clearance or the relationship between the cover edge and the pages inside.
Give each measured object its own line
Start the size schedule with the complete notebook in a stated condition, such as closed. Ask the supplier to mark the overall width and height on a drawing of that item. If thickness matters to a display, sleeve or other intended use, request it as a separate dimension. Leave its value open until the supplier provides an answer for the selected sample.
Give the paper block a different line. Ask which page or assembled paper component is being measured, where the width and height begin and whether an attachment area affects the available space. This does not assume a particular binding construction. A closed cover photograph cannot establish how the pages are held, whether they are removable or whether the paper follows the cover outline.
- Name the sample and the object measured.
- State the units and show the measurement endpoints.
- Keep overall dimensions separate from the space intended for writing.
Describe the page space the buyer actually needs
A purchasing team may be comparing notebooks for short notes, an insert or a particular layout. Describe that job and request a view of an actual open page. Ask the supplier to identify any margin, printed area or attachment region that limits the proposed layout. The writing area should be a defined region on the offered page, rather than a value calculated by subtracting an imagined border from the cover size.
Keep the intended use separate from approval of the dimensions. A page may have the requested outline while a proposed layout still needs review. If the buyer provides artwork or an insert reference, identify that file and ask whether the offered notebook can accommodate it. Do not describe custom printing, an insert service or a particular page format as available until the supplier confirms the request.
Compare supplier answers with the same RFQ schedule
Use one schedule for each selected version so that quotations answer the same question. A supplier who gives only an overall size has not yet answered a question about the paper block. Record the missing response instead of treating two different measurement objects as equivalent. The table below is a request framework; its blank measurements are not product specifications.
| RFQ line | Information to request | Evidence to keep |
|---|---|---|
| Catalogue reference | Original approximate wording and selected version | Source page and sample identifier |
| Closed cover or complete item | Named object, width, height and any required thickness | Drawing with units and marked endpoints |
| Paper block | Page outline and the component being measured | Identified open-page view and dimensions |
| Writing area | Region available for the intended layout | Marked usable area and unresolved restrictions |
| Agreed range | Supplier proposal and buyer acceptance | Approved limits tied to the same sample |
Resolve differences before releasing the order
Ask the supplier to explain differences between its drawing, catalogue wording and sample response. They may refer to different objects or versions; a discrepancy does not by itself establish a production defect. Keep the original responses and record the clarification. Any acceptable dimensional range should be proposed and agreed for the actual order, rather than invented from the word approximate.
Once the buyer accepts the size information, retain the sample reference and approved drawing together. A substituted cover design, paper format or assembly can require another review. This dimension decision does not approve page count, writing performance, care statements or material claims. Those remain separate questions with their own evidence and responsible reviewer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the listed 70 × 86 mm establish the page size?
No. The catalogue calls the size approximate without naming the component. Ask the supplier to identify the measured object before using the figures for a page layout.
Can the inner page size be estimated from a cover photo?
No. Request an identified open-page view and dimensions. The photographs do not show the paper outline or its clearance from the cover.
Is approximate wording an agreed dimensional tolerance?
No. Obtain the supplier’s proposed limits and the buyer’s acceptance for the named sample and measurement points.
Should every pictured version use one size approval?
Only when the supplier’s response explicitly covers those versions. Keep a changed construction or unconfirmed version open for clarification.
Send the selected catalogue reference and size schedule through Qihuan contact. Compare other items in the stationery catalogue and use the stationery article archive for separate purchasing questions. Request the missing measurements before approving a bulk order.