Comments on: Paper Vs. Plastic: Which One Is Better? http://practicalarchivist.com/paper-vs-plastic-which-one-is-better/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 02:29:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Sally J. http://practicalarchivist.com/paper-vs-plastic-which-one-is-better/comment-page-1/#comment-365 Sally J. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:15:00 +0000 http://practicalarchivist.com/paper-vs-plastic-which-one-is-better/#comment-365 Ivy, <br/><br/>L-sleeves allow more air circulation than a closed envelope or encapsulation, but not as much as paper. There's no magic amount of circulation. <br/><br/>Safe plastics <i>are</i> a reasonable choice -- so don't rule then out or panic that you've made a mistake. Just stay away from cheap office supply sleeves!<br/><br/>Here's a quick rule of thumb: If the item is going to be handled regularly, put it in (safe!) plastic. Because the oils and salts on fingertips are also a hazard.<br/><br/>Thanks for stopping by, Ivy. I hope I've clarified the tradeoff a little better... Ivy,

L-sleeves allow more air circulation than a closed envelope or encapsulation, but not as much as paper. There’s no magic amount of circulation.

Safe plastics are a reasonable choice — so don’t rule then out or panic that you’ve made a mistake. Just stay away from cheap office supply sleeves!

Here’s a quick rule of thumb: If the item is going to be handled regularly, put it in (safe!) plastic. Because the oils and salts on fingertips are also a hazard.

Thanks for stopping by, Ivy. I hope I’ve clarified the tradeoff a little better…

]]> By: Ivy http://practicalarchivist.com/paper-vs-plastic-which-one-is-better/comment-page-1/#comment-364 Ivy Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:00:00 +0000 http://practicalarchivist.com/paper-vs-plastic-which-one-is-better/#comment-364 What about plastic that isn't sealed, like L-sleeves? Do you think they allow enough breathing? What about plastic that isn’t sealed, like L-sleeves? Do you think they allow enough breathing?

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