The use of such a product could preserve your photographs and memories for years to come. Businesses using it are not policed at this time, but usually it is given only to products, which are chemically stable at the time of sale. Check the reputation of the company.
A term used to describe museum quality material ( acid-free) that will protect your art for extended periods of time. Usually describes a framing procedure where all materials are completely acid free. Also referred to as conservation framing.
Acid-free paper which is made to resist deterioration. A must have for those documents which need to last.
For optimum print conservation, those materials that have safeguards against the aging process due to neutral or slightly alkaline pH.
A non-technical term that suggests that a material or product is permanent, durable, or chemically-stable, and that it can therefore be safely used for preservation purposes. The phrase is not quantifiable: no standards exist that describe how long an “archival” or “Archivally-Sound” material will last.
Have you ever seen old framed works of art on paper that have turned yellow, brown and brittle? That's what happens when archival (or conservation) framing is not used. Those yellowed mats are made from non-durable wood pulp and the adhesives are often common masking or cellophane tapes. Archival is a museum standard for the creation and framing of works of art. Archival materials consist wholly of acid-free papers and adhesives (no wood pulp or animal glues). In frames, the mats and backings are made of 100% rag board (cotton). Tapes are made of linen; pastes are made from wheat or other plant materials. Glass sits above the mat and does not come in direct contact with the art. A frame spacer that positions the glass above the art may also be used.
A quality level for art materials, such as paper, that has a neutral or slightly alkaline pH, resulting in high-level aging properties.
Originally the term "archival" meant that a material or product is permanent, durable, or chemically stable and that it can therefore be used safely for preservation purposes. No standards exist that describe how long an
Refers to materials that meet performance and preservation criteria, including lignin free, pH neutral, alkaline buffered, stability in light etc.
the dictionary defines the term "archival" to mean that a material or article is kept in or for use in a special area for long term retention (as in an archive). Today the definition has become blurred, especially in the arts and crafts areas. Many companies place "archival" on products to imply permanence, durability, or chemical stability, meaning it could safely be used for preservation purposes. Scrapbook implications: Currently, the various organizations that produce, sell, or use archival materials have not agreed to one standard definition or a quantifiable method for verifying a material's archival properties.
refers to the permanence of a photograph - an issue for all collectors of fine prints. Materials and methods of processing have been developed to maximize the archival quality of the medium. Acid-free paper is more likely to last longer than paper which is not, and is often labeled "archival." But the term is tossed around so freely that one should be cautious about assuming the image will not deteriorate over time.
(Archivally Sound) A non-technical qualitative term that describes a material or product that is permanent, durable, or chemically stable, and can there fore be safely used for preservation purposes; more accurately describes documents or records deemed significant and worthy of preservation.
The term used to describe materials which may be stored in an archive; in the graphics arts, archival refers to the relative permanence of a material and its ability to remain stable over time.
The use of this term varies from the logical definition of the individual words to a wide variety of standards - always have a company explain their definition. See Also Archival webpage. Below is a definition from "Preserving Family Keepsakes Do's and Don'ts", Ilene Chandler Miller, 1996:"A term that suggests a material or item is permanent, durable and chemically stable and therefore safe for the preservation of our keepsakes."
Sometimes artists say "archival" when they really mean "acid-free," or "conservation" when they mean "archival," but they're 3 different things. The purpose is the same; prolonging the life of the artwork. In general, most commercial, professional-grade artist materials are acid-free and/or archival; the issue usually arises when you are considering reproductions (see), framing, or when the artist has made his/her own materials. Archival is important if you want the art to last for generations; not so much if you plan to be cremated with it. My art is archival, my framing is not, which is one of many reasons why I sell unframed art only on this site.
Paper that is acid free, lignin (component of wood), and sulfur free, and may be buffered to protect papers from environmental factors. Archival papers are considered safe for preservation purposes.
Refers to the way a negative or photographic print is processed-usually meaning that the negative and print have been washed long enough to eliminate chemicals which could later cause discoloration or other types of degradation, and that a print is additionally made on a fiber-based paper. Also refers to materials used for matting, storing, and protecting photographic prints and negatives from the deterioration caused by chemical reactions.
Archival means that a product will be stable over a period of time and will not adversely react to the coloration or quality of objects. In stamping this would refer to the length of time the inks, dyes, paints, and paper remain bright and brilliant in color and in which the quality of the elements does not decline. While some manufacturers boast of the length of time for which their products are proven, the methods which they employ for testing have not actually involved long periods of time.
Archival items have a high resistance to aging and the materials are chemically balanced to allow durability and permanence.
This term is used to describe materials that are durable, chemically inert and proven to be long lasting.
Long-lived, or suited for use with records that will be retained indefinitely. It was formerly believed that archival paper had to be made of rag or cotton; now the term is almost synonymous with "permanent," in precise usage. It is often used vaguely and inconsistently to suggest that a product has certain keeping qualities.
Refers to materials that meet certain criteria for permanence such as lignin-free, pH neutral, alkaline-buffered, stable in light, etc.
Refers to materials that meet certain criteria for permanence. Archival paper will last longer than other papers and will hold color.
The framing procedure where all materials are acid free. Conservation framing is the same
Materials that may be stored in an archive; in the graphic arts and framing business, archival refers to the relative permanence of a material and its ability to remain stable over time.
Refers to the durability and lasting qualities of a pigment, surface or material. Acid–free materials, being largely inert, generally last longer and are considered better archival supports.
Refers to materials used in creating, framing, and printing art that meet certain standards for permanence such as being pH neutral, alkaline-buffered, and lignin-free, as well as having stability in light.
The ability of a material, including some printing papers and compact discs, to last for many years.
Paper that is not only acid free but also lignin and sulfur free. Most commonly used to repair historic documents, the paper must be long lasting without causing deterioration to itself or other materials it may come in contact with. Additionally, archival papers are often buffered to neutralize environmental factors which may contaminate their acid free nature. (see living in Los Angeles)
Word used to describe the nature of a product used to preserve photos and memorabilia. Products that are described as archival quality are acid-free and stable for use with photos.
Term used to indicate that a material or product is permanent, durable or chemically stable and that it can therefore be used safely for preservation purposes. Close Window
papers specifically made for an extended lifespan which do not discolour or otherwise deteriorate; used in academic texts and other works of permanent value, and particularly favoured by library conservationists and US libraries, which often require their use.
Acid free or neutral paper that includes a minimum of 2% calcium carbonate to increase the longevity of the paper.
Describes the framing procedure where all materials are completely acid free. See Conservation Framing.
The framing procedure where all materials are acid free. This is the same as Conservation framing.
Broadly used to describe materials that have the least harmful effects on the art being framed or stored and thus preserving such pieces for the longest period of time.
In paper, the stock contains no groundwood or optical brighteners.
Any museum quality material that will protect postcards for extended periods of time.
Describes any negative or print storage or display material that won't cause the photographic image to fade, stain, or discolor over time. Acid-free materials are archival.
Term used to describe a product or technique used in preserving artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and other items.