j._d._mcgee Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Hi, not sure what forum to put this in but this seem to be the best fit. Anyway, I have always kept my photos in the paper sleeves that the prints come back from the lab in since about 1998. I was wondering if all of these (thousands) photos I have are going to be alright in those sleeves with their negatives or should I start moving them to archival binders? Is the paper used in lab sleeves archival and acid free? I certainly would hope so considering they are designed to hold photos. Also, some of the photos are in those small 5x7 mini photo album books, I was wondering if they were purchased wihtin the last 4 years if those too are usually acid free; since they often don't say on the stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 If it doesn't say that it's acid free on the sticker, it probably isn't. Even the paper sleeves from the lab may not be truly archival. The nature of the business is that consumer operations care more about cost than about archival stability and such, which only a few of their customers even know to be concerned about. But I don't really know anything about the materials used, so this should all be considered opinion. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_megargee Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 More than likely these sleeves (uaually glassine) are not archival. Most true pro labs have archival sleeves and/or pages available, but you usually need to request that your prints/film be put into this type. If the pages turn a yellowish color then take the prints/film out right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_tuthill Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Most lab sleeves are made of polyethylene or polypropylene, both of which are relatively stable plastics, much more so than paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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