Angleboard edge protector

An edge or corner protector (10) comprises an apex portion (20) and a pair of leg members (16,18) extending away from the apex portion (20) so as to define an angle of approximately 90 DEG therebetween. The apex portion (20) and leg members (16,18) are defined by a plurality of paper plies (12,14) which have at least two different width dimensions. Relatively narrow (14) and relatively broad (12) paper plies are alternatively arranged with respect to each other whereby the apex portion (20) and proximal portions (22) of the leg members (16,18) are formed by both the broad and narrow paper plies (12,14) whereas distal portions of the leg members (16,18) are formed only by the broad paper plies (12). In this manner, increased thickness and strength is provided within the apex (20) and proximal portions (22) of the leg members as needed, the distal portions of the leg members nevertheless facilitate mounting, positioning, and orientation of the edge or corner protectors (10) upon edge or corner regions of articles to be protected, and a substantial reduction in the overall raw material cost is achieved.