Archival Methods Side Lock Film Sleeves - A scratched or damaged original can spell disaster. In addition, oils from hands will not do films and negatives any good. It is, therefore, standard practice to always keep originals and even dupes in protective sleeves both for handling and long-term storage. Crystal clear polyester or polypropylene sleeves allow viewing or inspection without removal and protect the image from dirt and scratches during handling and in storage.
Archival Methods believes that a good image should be protected and preserved from both human and environmental damage. These protective sleeves are the perfect remedy. Use them with confidence. They should also be used with any one of a number of optional Archival Methods Storage Systems, i.e. Boxes and Containers.
Film sleeves are available in archivally safe, clear 3 mil Polypropylene or Polyester (Melinex 516, DuPont's replacement for Mylar D)
A self-locking side fold holds film in place; Sleeves "unlock" to open completely for safer film removal without sliding image inside the sleeve
Both materials, polypropylene and polyester, will not interact with film and prevent interaction between adjacent items in long-term storage; Choose Polypropylene for economy, or Polyester ("Mylar D") if the very highest optical clarity is required