MYLAR...what you might not know, CAN hurt you!

MYLAR...betcha didn't know... the problem with mylar is that it has no “breathing” capabilities and sealing it is really not a good idea as moisture would be trapped inside and could potentially cause mold and mildew problems down the line. Mylar is used by museums and archives because it has 10’s of 100’s of years of life before it would break down and have to be replaced. This is a good thing for places like museums, as they could never be able to keep track of all the millions of documents they have and have to worry about replacing the sleeves before they start to deteriorate. Mylar needs to be kept in a controlled environment because of that “breathing” issue – and museums have that. Most homes do not. Desiccants need to be monitored carefully as well. They do absorb moisture, but you would need some kind of moisture gauge, as #1 if you have too much desiccant, you could make the paper brittle and cause it to start breaking down and #2 - eventually the desiccant needs replacing, as it will sooner or later have no more absorbing capabilities and stop doing the job. Moisture is a very tricky problem with paper as you can imagine. That is why polypro and polyethylene are considered good alternatives for the standard collector who is looking for a lifetime of protection for their collectibles 50-100 years. It has “breathing” properties and as long as it is not left out to absorb light, will not break down for 50-100 years.

BEST Way to Protect Comics

Listen, there ARE some knowledgeable people who really do know their stuff when it comes to collection protection, and thank goodness we do have people out there who know what they are doing! We also have some companies that DO manufacture acid free products for collectibles like we do. That is also good... because without a magic wand, I doubt we could set up enough buildings with all the necessary equipment and skilled workers to make those products fast enough to supply the worlds needs...HOWEVER...(haha...you had to know that was coming) I am a little biased about our company and not because it is family owned...it's because I can say without blinking an eye that ALL we say we are and do, we are and do!!!!!! When I was younger and in sales, it was so easy because I never had to sell..the products sold themselves. But now we're in an age where China is on the band wagon, and can undercut most all U.S. manufacturers. The potential glitch in that is that the certification and proprieties are not the same as ours, so you may not be getting what you think you are. There is also a mindset that you "just throw it in a bag and it will be OK"....that's dangerous thinking, unless the bag is filled with water and you're transporting a goldfish. I invite you to take a challenge...request one of our catalogs and a few samples and make a real comparison. (We CAN supply you with the product materials...can your current company do that?). WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE??? Well, it's possible you have everything to lose...so message me..talk to me!!!!! Let's see what if anything we can do for you!!!