Acid-free folders, sleeves and archival covers for the protection of individual documents, photographs, negatives and prints. Every item deserves individual protection – a properly chosen acid-free folder or cover isolates it from dust, light and contact with acidic materials, slowing down degradation for years. Here you will find solutions for archiving paper documents, photographic collections and materials with unusual formats.
Acid-free folders are a fundamental element of personal protection in document archiving. Made from neutral pH paper or board, free from lignin and acids, they act as a barrier between the object and its environment. Acid-free folders for document archiving protect against dust, airborne contaminants, acid migration from adjacent materials, and mechanical damage during handling. Acid-free archiving folders are suitable for both protecting valuable old prints and for daily work with office files. Archival wallets in matte and transparent versions. - provide the same protection with the added ability to view the item without removing it from its packaging.
When choosing an acid-free portfolio, it's worth considering three factors: Objektstyp, dess format och miljökänslighet. Acid-free folders with an alkaline buffer, which actively neutralises acids migrating from paper, are suitable for paper documents and archives. For photography, especially colour photography, Packaging without buffer is recommended, as an alkaline environment can damage photographic emulsion. For negatives and slides, pockets made of archival-quality clear polyester film are best.
