I
have two sizes of acid free archival boxes. The boxes are
constructed of heavy weight acid free, lignin-free, non buffered
board. The boxes open flat so it is easy to organize items.
What is the
effect of Acid: If
a stitched piece is stored in a drawer, box, sheet or tissue paper
that is not acid free, over the years the acid in these
materials seep into the fabric and stitches of the piece and
gradually rot the fibres. First indication that acid is affecting the
piece, is the fabric or threads develop brown stains as if they are
water or rust marked. As time goes on the affected area starts
deteriorating and holes develop, the stitches in the work thin out
and break.
Difference
Between Buffered and
Non Buffered: Buffering
is the use of a agent known as calcium carbonate that is added to
the paper to prolong its acid-free quality - There is no long term
research on the effects of calcium carbonate on fabrics and threads. Non
buffered:
Does not have any additives to the acid free box.
What is Lignin:
Lignin is a component of the cell walls of plants, along with
cellulose. Lignin is largely responsible for the strength and
rigidity of plants, but its presence in paper and board is believed
to contribute to chemical degradation.
Store
items such as work-in-progress embroideries and cross-stitch,
completed items such as napkins, linens and fabrics and threads. For
items that require folding I suggest rolling acid free tissue paper
and placing it in the folds of the fabric so that creases do not form.
The
boxes are not suitable for wedding dresses are they are too shallow.
Please
email
me with your address for the cost of mailing.
BAG SIZES
Small:
11 inches (27 1/2 cm) by 14 inches (35 cm) by 2 inches (5 cm) deep
Large: 14
inches (35 cm) by 18 inches (45 cm) by 2 inches (5 cm) deep
Sorry currently out of stock
COSTS
Acid Free Box 11 inches by 14 inches: $39.85 Canadian Dollars
