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It has been suggested to me that we use strlps of
washed Tyvek for sewn on accession labels for textiles in a local
museum's collection. I know that this is recommended in some
situations but I am more familiar with the use of cotton twill tape. I am
concerned that Tyvek could be too stiff for silks and the fragil
textiles to which cotton tags could be sewn. Is this a concern in
using Tyvek? Are there other concerns regarding the use of Tyvek?
If anyone can provide any information or experience
with this I would greatly appreciate it.
Leila Harritt
Textile Conservator
Kansas City Missouri
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