Survival Kits for Personal Collections
Now you can care for your photographic, document and textile collections with the same preservation materials that museums and archives use.
How the kits protect precious collections
• Polypropylene materials used are all archival quality. They are inert, stable and do not
contain harmful plasticers that off-gas and cause deterioration of original materials.
The polypropylene passes the Photographic Activity Test making it safe for long term
storage of photographic material
.• Storing documents and photographs in clear inert sleeves gives protection against
wear and tear and allows viewing without handling the originals.
• Slipcases and boxes create a dust and light-proof housing that protects items from
discolouration and fading.
• Wearing cotton gloves while handling precious materials can prevent staining and deterioration caused by acidic body oils and dirt.
• No adhesives, tape or stickers are used that can discolour or tear original materials.