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Last week we focused on the dos and don'ts of long-term quilt storage. Textiles over the course of many years are subject to deterioration from dust, moisture, pests, sunlight and other elements in our environment. This week we want to share a number of products that will slow down the deterioration process and help you keep those much loved quilts (and other textiles) in good condition for future generations to enjoy.
"The care and precautions you take with your quilts depend in part on whether you want to preserve your quilts for future generations or whether you want to display, enjoy and use the quilts in your home. To preserve a quilt indefinitely requires ideal storage conditions. The ideal conditions include storage of the quilt flat and completely unfolded in total darkness at a constant temperature of 50F to 60F and a relative humidity of about 50 percent."
(Excerpt from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources)
Find out more here.
There are a number of companies that specialize in products to help conserve your quilts. We have focused on companies that work with major museums and other large institutions, as they are the leaders in the field when it comes to providing the best quality products. The prices vary by type of container, packaging, as well as if you purchase in bulk. This might be a great time to get some of your quilting buddies to pool their money together with you to purchase items in bulk. That way everyone benefits.
Long-term storage of quilts around archival tubes. Benton County Museum
Masterpak produces unique and archival products to pack, ship and display fine art, artifacts and antiques.
Archival Rolling and Storage Tubes are made from paper manufactured to meet rigorous standards set by the Library of Congress, the National Archives and the Image Permanence Institute (IPI).
Our Archival Rolling and Storage Tubes are made from pulp that is acid-free and virtually lining-free:
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Kappa Method: 0 to 2*
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Klaison Method: 1/4 of 1%
*The Library of Congress specifies a maximum Kappa number of 5 which converts to a lignin content of approximately 7/10 of 1% using the Klaison method.
Water resistant, neutral pH adhesive. No need for inside or outside lining. Will protect contents against impurities and deterioration. For storage and shipping of textiles, tapestries, carpets, posters, large maps, blueprints, and certain artifacts.
Gaylord Archival offers products to preserve your books, documents, photos, artifacts and collectibles with the standard in high-quality. Our selection includes acid-free, lignin-free, pH-neutral boxes, folders, tissues and more, so you can ensure the safest storage possible for your most valued items.
Hollinger Metal Edge has been the leading supplier of archival storage products for government and institutional archives, historical societies, museums, libraries, universities, galleries and private collectors for over 60 years.
Hollinger Metal Edge was founded in 1945 in Arlington, Virginia. Working with officials at The Library of Congress and National Archives, Hollinger Metal Edge, Inc. developed acid free papers, storage boxes and envelopes that would allow for the proper preservation of valuable documents and photographs.
Established in 1969, Light Impressions offers the world's largest variety of fine archival storage, display and presentation materials for negatives, transparencies, CDs, photographs, artwork and documents. Light Impressions, considered to have set the standard for archival excellence throughout the world, utilizes print and on-line catalogs to market its products directly to individuals and businesses as well as to a glittering array of prominent cultural institutions and professional photographers.
The company's exclusive products are manufactured to exact specifications developed by a team of artists and archivists, collectors and conservationists, photographers and preservationists and ordinary people committed to providing the highest quality archival supplies. This highly-respected work force enables Light Impressions to offer its discerning clientele superb quality and expert technical assistance.
Acid Free Tubes:
Acid Free Tubes Gaylord
Archival Boxes:
Hinged Triangular Box. Gaylord
Is moisture a concern in your area? You might want to use Polypropylene boxes. Polypropylene is lightweight, pH neutral, water-resistant and offers ideal storage when moisture is a concern. Hollinger also carries a wide variety of other storage options for textiles. Hollinger
Quilt Storage boxes and other light sensitive archival products. Multiple box prices. Light Impressions
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