Which is Best for Your Collection?
Buffered or Unbuffered?
After visiting many different websites that sell buffered and nonbuffered Acid Free tissue, I found so much conflicting information, and sometimes totally inaccurate information, that I went straight to the historic conservation experts. The following information was obtained from museum and preservation experts such as The Simthsonian Institute, the Library of Congress, The Henry Ford Museum, American Institute For Conservation, as well as other expert museum conservators.
What is "Acid Free" and what is the Difference between Buffered and Unbuffered or Non Buffered Tissue?
Acid Free means that the tissue is free of acids that will cause it to deteriorate over time and damage the other items that it touches.
Our “Acid free” tissue is archival quality and is NOT the same as the cheaper gift grade tissue paper or packing tissue paper.
Buffered Acid Free Tissue has an alkaline reserve, usually 2-5% calcium carbonate. The buffering counteracts the effects within the material or in the environment, providing long term protection.
Unbuffered or Nonbuffered Acid Free Tissue lacks the buffering reserve to prevent future acidity. It is used with materials that are sensitive to a higher pH level.
pH level is the measure of acidity and alkalinity. The scale ranges from 0-14, with 7 being neutral.
Buffered paper should have a pH neutral level of 7.5 to 9.5
Unbuffered paper should have a pH neutral level of 7.0 to 7.5
Our Acid Free Tissue falls within those levels
Which is Best for my Collection?
Antique & Vintage Linens & Lace –
Linen, Cotton, Jute, Organdy, – (natural fibers) UNBuffered
Wool , Silk, (animal fibers) - Unbuffered white
Satin, Rayon, Nylon, Synthetics, metallic threads or embellishments – Unbuffered white
The Smithsonian is now recommending UNBuffered Acid Free Tissue for ALL textiles
Antique Quilts – The Smithsonian is now recommending UNBuffered Acid Free Tissue for ALL textiles
Antique, Vintage & Heirloom Clothing –
The Smithsonian is now recommending UNBuffered Acid Free Tissue for ALL textiles
Antique & Heirloom Christening Gowns –
The Smithsonian is now recommending UNBuffered Acid Free Tissue for ALL textiles
Wedding Gowns –
The Smithsonian is now recommending UNBuffered Acid Free Tissue for ALL textiles
Wedding Veils – Unbuffered white
Ephemera Collections –
Postcards, Magazines, Books, Manuscripts, Paper, etc - Buffered
Photographs – Buffered
Prints, Posters, etc - Unbuffered
Leather - Unbuffered (white or kraft)
Vintage & Antique Jewelry – Unbuffered (white or kraft)
Christmas Ornaments – Unbuffered (white or kraft)
Sterling Silver – Unbuffered (should pass the TappI T444 silver tarnish test) (ours does) -white or kraft
Antique & Vintage Dolls – Unbuffered (white or kraft)
Collectibles - Unbuffered (white or kraft)
When in doubt – Unbuffered
TIPS:
Use ONLY WHITE or natural Kraft Acid Free Tissue Paper of Archival Quality. Do NOT use colored tissue as the dye can bleed onto and ruin your collections!
Pests -
Many collections, as well as the tissue paper itself, can attract moths, silverfish and other little pests which love to feast on your prized collections! For years I have stored my own personal collections with high quality French Provence lavender sachets, which not only smell heavenly, but as an added bonus they are safe and natural insect repellents. An occasional squeeze will renew the fragrance, and they last for years! Even living in Florida, I have never once had a problem with these little uninvited pests. One is included as a FREE Thank You Gift with every order of acid free tissue paper purchased from us!
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Acid Free Tissue Paper
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| 180354626497 |
May-07-09 |
Dec-03-09 08:10:58 |
$13.99 |
ACID FREE UNBUFFERED White BRIDAL Tissue Paper 50 20x30 |
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| 180355804828 |
May-10-09 |
Dec-06-09 15:26:24 |
$13.99 |
Pk/50 20x30" ACID FREE UNBuffered White Tissue Paper |
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| 180355808325 |
May-10-09 |
Dec-06-09 15:46:40 |
$14.99 |
Pk/50 ACID FREE UNBuffered Kraft Tissue Paper |
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May-10-09 |
Dec-06-09 15:56:16 |
$25.99 |
100 ACID FREE UNBuffered KRAFT Tissue Paper Lg 20 x 30" |
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| 180355818568 |
May-10-09 |
Dec-06-09 16:41:07 |
$6.99 |
Pretty Set of 3 Organdy French Lavender Sachets LINENS |
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May-10-09 |
Dec-06-09 16:53:41 |
$6.99 |
Gorgeous PAIR of Organdy French Lavender Sachets |
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Oct-31-09 |
Nov-30-09 05:41:12 |
$19.99 |
80 SHEETS 20x30 UNBuffered ACID FREE White Tissue Paper |
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Nov-04-09 |
Dec-04-09 15:33:07 |
$23.99 |
Pk/100 20x30 UNBuffered ACID FREE White Tissue Paper |
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Nov-20-09 |
Nov-27-09 04:59:54 |
$23.99 |
100 LG 20x30 UNBuffered ACID FREE White Tissue Paper |
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Nov-20-09 |
Nov-27-09 05:00:34 |
$19.99 |
80 SHEETS 20x30 UNBuffered ACID FREE White Tissue Paper |
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| 170409508774 |
Nov-20-09 |
Nov-27-09 05:01:22 |
$13.99 |
50 SHEET ACID FREE UNBUFFERED White BRIDAL Tissue Paper |
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