Dec 21, 2019 archival quality, acidfree paper if youre interested in making sure your books keep looking great years after they are printed, youre probably wondering about the quality of our paper. The remaining strength of the samples is measured in standard mit folds. All kolo products are rigorously tested to ensure that they are genuinely archival. The crystalclear acetate bags are archival quality, youll never have to worry about acid degradation over time. Boarding your comic book in a bag or sleeve provides a couple of benefits. Best supplies for archival journal making compass and ink.
Archival papers are typically made from alpha cellulose, are lignin free, and often contain an alkaline buffer to counter any trace of acids used in processing or environmental acids. In addition to your choice in paper, dont forget environmental factors. To keep your comic books in mint condition, you dont want any old cardboard stored with your comics. Plastic sleeves and print protectors blick art materials. Archival supplies, acidfree paper, pva glue, cotton gloves.
Acid free tissue paper, unglazed, excellent for stuffing, interleaving or a variety of uses, this translucent tissue 16gsm is completely acid free with ph of 77. We often get questions about what the difference is between acidfree papers and archival papers. This means the ph of the pulp that is used to form the paper is above 7 neutral. Archival paper is meant to be used for publications of high legal, historical, or significant value. Uses include interleaving of artwork and documents, album pages, wrapping books.
We often get questions about what the difference is between acid free papers and archival papers. Resealable and nonresealable 2mil comic book poly bags. When choosing boxes, make sure they are the right fit for your comic books. January, 1991 scope this specification covers the requirements for an assembled, acidfree, metal edged archives box with a hinged lid and a telescoping shallow front. Acidfree boxboard university products archival supplies. Most boards are stiff enough to provide structural support by supporting the comic book spine and keeping the comic book in a flat stiffened position. We also carry many sizes of archival polyethylene bags for matted prints in digital. Conventional paper products will slowly degrade, thanks to the high level of acid which normally exists in paper. Acid free archival safe comic book 2mil poly bags by the.
These acid free, archival safe bags come in current, silver, golden, and treasury sizes. Print envelopes archival acidfree and ligninfree offwhite paper storage envelopes for prints and negatives 4x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10. Archival paper is an especially permanent, durable acid free paper. Comic books and magazines have been bleached with acid and remains in the paper, to prevent further loss use comic book boards to absorb the acid. Acid free papers are made using alkaline paper making technology. Archival albums and scrapbooks preservation equipment ltd. One of the cheapest ways to get good archival quality sleeves like this is to look for comic book cover sleeves like these. What is the difference between acidfree and archival. In the usa, such paper must also be approved in accordance with the ansi standards. Archival albums and scrapbooks preservation equipment ltd t. Jun 08, 2019 one of the cheapest ways to get good archival quality sleeves like this is to look for comic book cover sleeves like these. At gaylord archival, we choose conservation supplies that meet the highest archival quality standards. Oh and bonus tip, the backing boards they use for comic books are also great as they are frequently acid free and buffered like these ones and often cheaper than blue board. Learn what terms like cold press, sizing and acid free mean.
Insert one or two sheets in your comics and know that you are effectively practicing preventive conservation for your collection. Sorted into subcategories by product type and by era for easy browsing. Find the tools you need to repair and protect rare and old books. Archival comic book tape clear doublesided acidfree. Placing a backing board behind your comic, then putting it inside a poly bag helps prevent the comic spine from crushing and the comic pages from crimping or wrinkling. The three types of comic backing boards we offer are. University products is the leading supplier of materials for conservation, restoration, preservation, exhibition, and archival storage. Requirements construction the assembled box shall consist of one paperboard box blanks with metal edge stays oriented and secured on the box joints as indicated in figure 31. Archival storage boxes acidfree, safe storage for books.
Large range of acidfree albums and binders trusted by photographic professionals and museums around the world. At gaylord archival, we choose conservation supplies that meet the highest archivalquality standards. There are plenty of tip sizes to choose from, ranging from a delicate 0. Polyethylene bags for archival use magazine bags and more. Acidfree papers are made using alkaline paper making technology. All our boxes are archive safe made from high quality acidfree board. Hp paper acidfree and ligninfree paper hp customer support.
Bags unlimited calls them standard acidfree and super acidfree. Archival copy paper 500 sheets print file archival storage. Use the thick version of each size to store thicker comic books like annuals. Papers in our 500 series line such as 500 series drawing, bristol, museum mounting board, illustration board, charcoal, and mixed media are all 100% cotton and acid free. Specifically, an archival product must be acid free a ph higher than 7. Microchamber paper is a very thin, nearly transparent, interleaving paper that contains dispersed molecular traps that remove and neutralize acids, pollutants, and the harmful byproducts of deterioration. Shop acid free, archival safe book covers, storage boxes, glues, tapes, labels, and more. We carry a full line of bcw brand comic book collector supplies. For example, according to international papers pocket pal, creating an acidfree paper is defined as a process that gives paper over four times the life 200 years of acidsized paper 4050 years. Browse our sit acid free boxboard conservation materials university products.
Our hat boxes are made from 6 archival, hat box, unbuffered, clear view, textile storage, acidfree. Metal edge provides archival storage boxes, dividers and backer boards designed specifically for comic book collections. Archival hat box the difficult task of finding suitable archival storage boxes for vintage hat collections is solved. The residual acid continues to attack the paper fibers, making the paper brittle over time. Very thin paper specially constructed with dispersed molecular traps that remove and neutralize acids, pollutants and the harmful byproducts of deterioration. Gerber published the photo journal guide to comics and is well known among collectors and archivists. Constructed from tan acid and lignin free heavyweight corrugated board, these boxes have a ph of 8. We also have a super file cabinet box that holds two compact comic boxes and stacks 3 high comic boxes are sold separately. Blick acetate display and storage bags are a simple, safe, and economical way to transport, display, and store your artwork.
The test results compare samples which were stored in a commercial enclosure, in three kinds of conventional acidfree archival housings nonbuffered neutral ph, and alkaline buffered, ph 7. All are acidfree and pat certified and guaranteed to safeguard your valuables as well as keep them in. Ideally the board is acid free, archival safe and helps trap and neutralise migrating acids and therefore prevent damage. In the paper industry, acidfree paper is often tied to longevity. Shop acidfree, archival safe book covers, storage boxes, glues, tapes, labels, and more. Bcw backing boards have special qualities that make them ideal for preserving comics. Often the most overlooked part of providing full acid free protection for your valuable collectibles. Archival paper is made slightly alkaline or with a neutral ph so that it will not yellow and turn brittle with age. The international standard for permanent paper is iso 9706 and for archival paper, the. Constructed from tan acid and ligninfree heavyweight corrugated board, these boxes have a ph of 8. Nara national archives and records administration recommends buffered acid free paper stock for the. Archival methods proudly offers acidfree interleaving paper in varying sizes. Solander boxes shown with nameplate for presentation or storage of photographs, documents, collectables, artefacts, etc. Merely being acid free does not assure that a product is archival.
The paper is also buffered with an alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralize acid. Nara national archives and records administration recommends buffered acidfree paper stock for the. Used by archivists worldwide to encapsulate and secure their documents, comic books, magazines, and numerous other items. It does contain acid and can contribute to the breakdown of the comic. All the products on this page have been chosen for their high quality materials used in the manufacturing process.
Print envelopes archival acid free and lignin free offwhite paper storage envelopes for prints and negatives 4x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10. Lets narrow our discussion even further to backing boards. We also offered the first acidfree boxes and acidfree backing boards to collectors. Tls features top quality archival storage solutions with our selection of archival quality storage boxes. Guardhouse 2x2 brown archival paper coin envelopes acid free case of 500. If you like the ink formula but want something more exciting than black, the micron is. Bcw also offers acid free boards that are independent lab certified microchamber paper. Many important documents need to be preserved for extended periods of time.
All our boxes are archive safe made from high quality acid free board. The white ph neutral folder is available in three convenient sizes in packages of 25. It has countless applications in museums, archives, libraries and general longterm storage. Our patented equipment was sold and used worldwide by the library of congress, and the comic conservation company. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies such as poly bags, mylars, backer boards, short and long boxes, life extenders, showcases, acrylic screwdowns, and more. Archival methods proudly offers acid free interleaving paper in varying sizes.
Archival quality, acidfree paper if youre interested in making sure your books keep looking great years after they are printed, youre probably wondering about the quality of our paper. Acid free tissue paper, unglazed, excellent for stuffing, interleaving or a variety of uses, this translucent tissue 16gsm is completely acidfree with ph of 77. Our short comic storage boxes are made of three choices of material. Corrugated cardboard, corrugated plastic, and archival acid free board. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies bags. Formats are available for a variety of ephemera including postcards, comic books, magazines, sheet music, record jackets, and many other collectibles. Clear, doublesided, acid free archival tape from e. Comic book boarding preserver haven archival storage. Possibly the most wellknown archival black liner, the sakura pigma micron is our top choice for a black photo pen. These highquality storage boxes are perfect for your newspapers, cassettes, cdsdvds, documents, photos, records and rare books. All of blurbs photo book paper types are archival quality and acidfree.
From adhesives and cleaning supplies to gloves and sponges even markers and pens you will find a quality selection of products with clearly defined specifications, so that you can choose the correct supply materials for your conservation project. You may rest assured that you are buying some of the best available archiving boxes and accessories for storing your family history memorabilia. Gaylord archival corrugated polypropylene comic book box as low as. Comic book care and storage bags unlimited collection. Archival paper is an especially permanent, durable acidfree paper.
Furthermore, our museum mounting board meets the library of congress standards for archival properties. Impregnated with a calcium buffer resulting in an acid free, alkaline ph content of 8. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 100 comic bags and 100 boards for current comic books or 6. Preserve and protect your valuable collections with archival quality library supplies. Archival comic book tape clear doublesided acidfree tape. Browse our sit acidfree boxboard conservation materials. Acidfree archival storage boxes and envelopes for books and.