Archival Storage

Hints and tips on archival storage for conservation and preservation of documents, art, artifacts, and more.

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Choosing the correct folder in conservation

Paper or card enclosures can be great for archival storage, but some storage enclosures could be putting the enclosed documents at risk through their design. What design should you choose? And why are paper enclosures suitable?

Tyvek for Conservation

Why is Tyvek so good in conservation applications?

Tyvek is used worldwide for a multitude of applications, from protective clothing, to construction material. I am actually

Textile storage - Stresses and Hangups

Textile storage stresses and hang-ups

Preservation of valuable textiles such as wedding dresses, christening gowns, jackets, military uniforms, flags and banners is common

Managing Relative Humidity and Temperature in Museums and Galleries

It's all relative, humidity...

Last month we wrote about the importance of managing light to prevent damage to collections – we’re completing the story with a few tips on managing humidity and temperature.

Monitoring light in a museum or gallery - Light Duties

Light Duties - Monitoring and protecting from UV in a museum or gallery

Light can be damaging for collections, the monitoring of light radiation is part of the fundamental

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