Archival Polyester Image Pocket 12 x 16" - 305 x 406mm

Archival polyester offers a glass-clear, acid-free, non-yellowing/clouding, protective sleeve material, that allows you to handle and view works of art on paper.

Archival polyester is free from any surface coatings, it’s chemically inert and won't react with, or cause damage to, items it comes in contact with…With a few exceptions (which apply to all forms of polyester), which we’ll mention below.

Importantly - Archival polyester doesn’t contain plasticisers – you will know well the smell of plasticisers given off by PVC from items such as shower curtains. Anything with this ‘plastic’ smell should be avoided, plasticisers (PVC) are usually added for additional flexibility. Degradation of PVC can lead to development of harmful acid, or leeching into stored contents. Archival polyester is stiff, although it can be easily rolled, it doesn’t crumple, this ‘stiffness’ offers contents a good level of support and resistance from damage. Buying cheaper PVC pockets or sleeves is a false economy, they will become brittle, yellow or cloudy and damage the object you're trying to protect.