Re: unbuffered paper roll

[Bronwyn Cosgrove <bronwyn.cosgrove@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

We have recently started using spunbonded polypropylene as slings. It is available in a range of gsm weights and is strong, cheap and doesn't appear to build up static. 

We were able to order the material cut to match the size of our costume storage boxes and drawers which saves cutting lengths off a roll.

Bronwyn Cosgrove
Senior Conservator of Textiles

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From: Textile Conservators [mailto:TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joanne Hackett
Sent: Saturday, 24 June 2006 5:11 AM
To: TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: unbuffered paper roll

We use Tyvec as slings for textiles and costume in drawers.  It's sturdy but unfortunately builds up quite a bit of static that attracts dust. 

Joanne Hackett

Associate Textile Conservator

Indianapolis Museum of Art.

>>> ann.frisina@xxxxxxxx 06/23 2:58 PM >>>

Archivart has stopped making the unbuffered roll of photo-Tex paper.  They
are only selling it in sheets.  I use this paper as slings to facilitate
the handling of costumes in and out of drawers.  Does anyone have any
substitutes that they have found?