Protecting your items involves more than simply placing them in acid-free containers.
Handle textiles with care. Wash and dry hands thoroughly and often. Remove jewelry, don’t use hand lotions and keep fingernails trimmed. Clean cotton gloves will keep textiles clean, but can abrade fragile surfaces. Work on a clean, flat surface. Place fragile items on a padded worktable covered with cotton sheeting. Support textiles at all times. View our entire selection of archival textiles storage supplies.
Protect artifacts from physical damage by cushioning containers with crumpled tissue, batting or foam. Objects should be boxed individually or, if grouped, separated so they won’t come in contact with each other. Minimize handling by using clear boxes or by placing labels prominently on the outside of containers. View our entire selection of archival artifact storage supplies.
Choose materials for storing natural history collections that don’t abrade or deteriorate and housings that offer stability and physical protection. Designs that keep both object and label will reduce the need for handling. View our entire selection of archival natural history collections storage supplies.
For all objects, provide a clean, stable environment with moderate temperature and RH, and minimize handling.
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