How were Jain manuscripts protected from wear and tear?

Secured with wooden covers called patlis

Answer: Secured with wooden covers called patlis
Jain manuscripts were protected with wooden covers called patlis, which were placed on top and bottom of the manuscript.

Jains got these texts written in numerous copies. They were either sparsely or profusely illustrated with paintings. Hence, one typical folio or painting would be divided into sections with allocated spaces for writing the text and painting what is written. A small hole in the centre was created for a string to pass through to fasten the pages together which were in turn protected with wooden covers called patlis, placed on top and bottom of the manuscript.