02-19-2010, 12:24 PM
Actually according to the paper preservationists I talked to most of the pouches used in lamination are really bad for the documents they contain. Obviously it depends on the quality and type of pouch that is used. as to how bad they are.
These sites discuss some of the issues with cellulose acetate lamination (less commonly used these days) and other types of lamination
Guidelines for the Care of Works on Paper with Cellulose Acetate Lamination
Preservation Basics
The newer polyester ones are less of a problem but can still aggravate existing problems inherent in documents (e.g. acid papers) and you still can't release the document.
Simon
These sites discuss some of the issues with cellulose acetate lamination (less commonly used these days) and other types of lamination
Guidelines for the Care of Works on Paper with Cellulose Acetate Lamination
Preservation Basics
The newer polyester ones are less of a problem but can still aggravate existing problems inherent in documents (e.g. acid papers) and you still can't release the document.
Simon
