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They have a nicely shaped bottom (which always helps) ensuring they fit snugly round the record and allowing them to slip easily into the original inner sleeve.

 

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1.6mil 160 Gauge Heavy HDPE  Round bottom " D type " Anti Static Anti Static Inners Sleeves

HDPE  Anti-Static to protect your valuable record collection

Acid Free & Anti-Static for Long Term Archival Storage

Round bottom for easy insertion & can be used as anti-static inserts inside printed jackets &  Lyric jackets

A must-have for the vinyl addict.  Essential after cleaning your records 

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What does Mil / Gauge mean when describing a Sleeve  Mil/Gauge is the measurement of thickness of  plastic Outers & Inner Sleeves . It is related to the SI measurement of microns as 1 micron = 4 gauge.  - Typical gauge sizes and microns equivalent are

• 1.6mil 160g - 160 gauge = 40 microns   = 0.04mm = Very Thin 
• 2.0mil 200g - 200 gauge = 50 microns   = 0.05mm = Thin 
• 2.5mil 250g - 200 gauge = 60 microns   = 0.06mm = Light .
• 3.0mil 300g - 300 gauge = 75 microns   = 0.075mm = Medium.
• 4.0mil 400g - 400 gauge = 100 microns = 0.100mm = Heavy
• 4.5mil 450g - 450 gauge = 113 microns = 0.113mm  = Heavy
• 5.0mil 500g - 500 gauge = 125 microns = 0.125mm  = Very Heavy
• 6.0mil 600g - 600 gauge = 150 microns = 0.150mm  = Heavy Duty
• 7.0mil 700g - 700 gauge = 175 microns = 0.175mm. = Heavy Duty

What Protective Sleeve for your records?

To meet the requirements of our customers, we have Four  different kinds of Outer Sleeves in our catalog

Polyethylene , Polypropylene , PVC & Mylar . To facilitate your choice, we created this page to explain the characteristics of these Four  materials:

Polyethylene: Flexibility

Polyethylene (PE) is  Inexpensive flexible, soft & antistatic with a standard transparency. Suitable for Archival Storage.

Polypropylene: Transparency

Polypropylene (PP) Anti-Static & are ideal to highlight your records, thanks to their very high transparency and Glass like brilliance. The polypropylene Outer  is very smooth and soft but also not as soft as the poly Outers This is because polypropylene is a harder material than polyethylene. Polylypropylene Provides cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Crystal Clear Glass Like Material & 100% Transparent  . Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

PVC: Rigidity

PVC Sleeves  are both rigid and transparent (not as transparent as polypropylene). . Known for their durability and resistance.

but can discolour or cloud or crack with age or under UV light

PVC is  NOT Suitable for safe Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records

PVC  contains softners , plasticizers or stearates.  PVC does migrate and can harm your Media .

MYLAR:  

Record sleeves are made of museum grade Archival Polyester (Mylar), an inert material of the highest clarity. Polyester will not discolor, damage or adhere to items placed inside it. It is a sturdy film that will give extra support to fragile documents.. Polyester is used worldwide in museums, libraries and archives. Polyester material is approved by the Library of Congress for archival storage. This material has passed the Photo Activity Test. PAT 

Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

A CLEAN RECORD IS A HAPPY RECORD  

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This material has passed the Photo Activity Test. PAT 

Flexible, Soft & Antistatic with Standard Transparency. Suitable for Archival Storage.

The ultimate outer record sleeve for the serious enthusiast!

These  mylar outer sleeves feature an extended top flap that secures to an adhesive strip across the back of the sleeve.

These ultra high quality sleeves completely block out any dust or foreign objects from contaminating your vinyl.

Long wear adhesive strip reseals over and over making storage convenient. 

• Ultra High Quality Sleeves made out of 2.0 mil Thick Mylar
• Long-Wear Resealable Adhesive Strip
• Easy Insertion and removal of LPs

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Tonar Nostatic 12" LP Anti Static Inner Sleeves

Use these inner sleeves after cleaning your precious 12"records.

made from 1.6mil  40 mu HDPE.with  curved bottom & also ideal as inserts inside printed inner record jacket/Lyric .

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Heavy Duty Frosted LP Album inner sleeves Made with an 1/8 inch Lip on one side  makes it easy for you to find and pull apart the opening with one hand. 

Made of Frosty White HDPE 89 micron 3.5 Mil     HDPE plastic protects better than paper!

Size  12-1/16 x 12 with 1/8  Inch Lip  for Easy Insertion of Records ( 306x305mm.)

350 Gauge 3.5 mil sleeve thickness you'll get durability for long-term storage  a great way to ensure that your Records  are safe for generations to come.

Colour: Frosted White
Thickness: 3.5 mil 350 Gauge
Material: HDPE
Outer Dimensions: 12-1/16 x 12 Inch  +1/8 Lip 

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What does Mil / Gauge mean when describing a Sleeve  Mil/Gauge is the measurement of thickness of  plastic Outers & Inner Sleeves . It is related to the SI measurement of microns as 1 micron = 4 gauge.  - Typical gauge sizes and microns equivalent are

• 1.6mil 160g - 160 gauge = 40 microns   = 0.04mm = Very Thin 
• 2.0mil 200g - 200 gauge = 50 microns   = 0.05mm = Thin 
• 2.5mil 250g - 200 gauge = 60 microns   = 0.06mm = Light .
• 3.0mil 300g - 300 gauge = 75 microns   = 0.075mm = Medium.
• 4.0mil 400g - 400 gauge = 100 microns = 0.100mm = Heavy
• 4.5mil 450g - 450 gauge = 113 microns = 0.113mm  = Heavy
• 5.0mil 500g - 500 gauge = 125 microns = 0.125mm  = Very Heavy
• 6.0mil 600g - 600 gauge = 150 microns = 0.150mm  = Heavy Duty
• 7.0mil 700g - 700 gauge = 175 microns = 0.175mm. = Heavy Duty

What Protective Sleeve for your records?

To meet the requirements of our customers, we have Four  different kinds of Outer Sleeves in our catalog

Polyethylene , Polypropylene , PVC & Mylar . To facilitate your choice, we created this page to explain the characteristics of these Four  materials:

Polyethylene: Flexibility

Polyethylene (PE) is  Inexpensive flexible, soft & antistatic with a standard transparency. Suitable for Archival Storage.

Polypropylene: Transparency

Polypropylene (PP) Anti-Static & are ideal to highlight your records, thanks to their very high transparency and Glass like brilliance. The polypropylene Outer  is very smooth and soft but also not as soft as the poly Outers This is because polypropylene is a harder material than polyethylene. Polylypropylene Provides cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Crystal Clear Glass Like Material & 100% Transparent  . Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

PVC: Rigidity

PVC Sleeves  are both rigid and transparent (not as transparent as polypropylene). . Known for their durability and resistance.

but can discolour or cloud or crack with age or under UV light

PVC is  NOT Suitable for safe Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records

PVC  contains softners , plasticizers or stearates.  PVC does migrate and can harm your Media .

MYLAR:  

Record sleeves are made of museum grade Archival Polyester (Mylar), an inert material of the highest clarity. Polyester will not discolor, damage or adhere to items placed inside it. It is a sturdy film that will give extra support to fragile documents.. Polyester is used worldwide in museums, libraries and archives. Polyester material is approved by the Library of Congress for archival storage. This material has passed the Photo Activity Test. PAT 

Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

A CLEAN RECORD IS A HAPPY RECORD  

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• 12 Inch LP   HDPE Anti Static Inner Sleeves

• Industry Standard for over 30 years - Anti Static - Archival Quality 

• Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MOFI These are the same high-quality inner sleeves we use for our vinyl releases. They are imported, three-ply, anti-static, premium sleeves (similar to rice paper) and work with both LPs and laser discs. Back construction consists of a paper layer sandwiched between two sheets of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with a translucent HDPE front.

• Into a rice paper sleeve is where you want your freshly cleaned LP.  but don’t choose not to house your LPs in these sleeves!  -Michael Fremer Analogueplanet

 

MoFi Original Master Sleeves help preserve your most prized recordings.

These custom-designed inner sleeves protect against scratching, static build-up

and contamination; all common problems associated with regular sleeves of all types.

Your records are irreplaceable. These sleeves will guarantee they last a lifetime.

Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Award 2009 2010 2011 &  2012

Mobile Fidelity Inner Sleeves Have Been the Industry Standard for Over 30 Years!

The BEST Protection for your Irreplaceable Vinyl

…the highest form of flattery, but dont be fooled! Only the Original Master Sleeves from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab offer the finest protection for your valuable records. These imported, three-ply, anti-static, premium record sleeves have been used in MFSL LP packaging for decades and now you can use them…

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL) rice paper inner sleeves are often regarded as the best inner sleeves in the world.

MoFi Original Master Sleeves help preserve your most prized recordings. These custom-designed inner sleeves protect against scratching, static build-up and contamination; all common problems associated with regular sleeves of all types. These sleeves will guarantee they last a lifetime.

These imported, three-ply, anti-static, premium record sleeves have been used in Mobil Fidelity Sound Labs LP packaging for decades. Now, get this same top quality sleeve for the rest of your collection!

These are imported, three-ply, anti-static, premium sleeves (similar to rice paper) and work with both LPs and laser discs. Back construction consists of a paper layer sandwiched between two sheets of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with a translucent HDPE front.

Collecting vinyl is a hobby that can lead you to the craziest of places. Antique stores, book shops, and yard sales are all places to find some of the best music out there. The downfall of finding hidden vinyl gems is often times the record sleeves. Scratchy paper, wrinkly plastic, or having no sleeve at all can be detrimental to the record, so having some nice inner sleeves on hand is always a good idea.

There's no question that the Mobile Fidelity Original Master inner sleeves are the best on the market. They're safe, and protect the integrity of the vinyl more than any other sleeve out there. Highly recommended.

Rice Paper Record Sleeves

C19 DELAYS - BACK IN STOCK LATE 2021

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Discfile RS-LP Type II new Improved  Version of the Industry Standard world Famous Discfile 102  

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The ultra-sleek design will allow you to easily glide an LP into the tightest fitting jackets. These Are Identical to the original inner sleeves that come with japanese pressings

Completely static free & non-abrasive 

Inner sleeves are, over the years, liable to tear or accumulate dust on the inner surfaces and this could result in scratches on your valuable records. These sleeves are treated by a special static prevention process to eliminate static electricity.

 

Quite simply, the ultimate record sleeve.

 

Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , HDPE ( Rice Paper ) Lined , Anti-Static Inner Sleeves

 

It is nevertheless a safe bet that  99%+ % of Audiophiles & Record Collectors would agree that LPs shouldn't be stored in plain paper sleeves.   Cheap, non-acid-free paper sleeves degrade with time. Paper is derived from the cell wall of plants; lignin, one of the chemicals contained in the cell walls, is unstable and light sensitive and decomposes into acidic products. While bleaching removes the lignin, the paper making process produces other detrimental byproducts such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid.

 

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What Protective Sleeve for your records?

To meet the requirements of our customers, we have Four  different kinds of Outer Sleeves in our catalog

Polyethylene , Polypropylene , PVC & Mylar . To facilitate your choice, we created this page to explain the characteristics of these Four  materials:

Polyethylene: Flexibility

Polyethylene (PE) is  Inexpensive flexible, soft & antistatic with a standard transparency. Suitable for Archival Storage.

Polypropylene: Transparency

Polypropylene (PP) Anti-Static & are ideal to highlight your records, thanks to their very high transparency and Glass like brilliance. The polypropylene Outer  is very smooth and soft but also not as soft as the poly Outers This is because polypropylene is a harder material than polyethylene. Polylypropylene Provides cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Crystal Clear Glass Like Material & 100% Transparent  . Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

PVC: Rigidity

PVC Sleeves  are both rigid and transparent (not as transparent as polypropylene). . Known for their durability and resistance.

but can discolour or cloud or crack with age or under UV light

PVC is  NOT Suitable for safe Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records

PVC  contains softners , plasticizers or stearates.  PVC does migrate and can harm your Media .

MYLAR:  

Record sleeves are made of museum grade Archival Polyester (Mylar), an inert material of the highest clarity. Polyester will not discolor, damage or adhere to items placed inside it. It is a sturdy film that will give extra support to fragile documents.. Polyester is used worldwide in museums, libraries and archives. Polyester material is approved by the Library of Congress for archival storage. This material has passed the Photo Activity Test. PAT 

Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

A CLEAN RECORD IS A HAPPY RECORD  

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12 Inch LP   5.0mil Heavy Outer Sleeve Polypropylene 500 Gauge

Size 12-4/5 x 12-4/5  Inches ( 325mm x 325mm )

Crystal Clear , Acid Free & Suitable for Long Term Archival Storage

Suitable for 180/200g Heavy Vinyl & most Gatefolds

Suitable for Audiophile Heavy Duty Chipboard Shell Stock Jackets (  Stoughton Printing )

Ideal for Mofi , Analogue Productions , Impex etc    180/200g Heavy Vinyl , 2LP , 2x45rpm & Gatefold Records 

Polylypropylene Provide cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Crystal Clear Glass Like Material 100% Transparent 

Rigid and heavy-duty. Manufactured from crystal  clear 5.0mil  Polypropylene, with these sleeves you'll see your records perfectly crystal clear, rather than through a cloudy sleeve. And each sleeve is die-cut  These sleeves are much more rigid and tight-fitting than standard outer sleeves. Again, if you want the absolute best and best-looking outer sleeve, look no further.

What does Mil / Gauge mean when describing a Sleeve  Mil/Gauge is the measurement of thickness of  plastic Outers & Inner Sleeves . It is related to the SI measurement of microns as 1 micron = 4 gauge.  - Typical gauge sizes and microns equivalent are

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10 Inch EP , 78s  - 2.0mil Outer Sleeve Polypropylene 

Size 10-5/8 x 10-5/8 Inches ( 270 x 270mm )

Crystal Clear , Acid Free & Suitable for Long Term Archival Storage

Polypropylene: Transparency

Polypropylene (PP) Anti-Static & are ideal to highlight your records, thanks to their very high transparency and Glass like brilliance. The polypropylene Outer  is very smooth and soft but also not as soft as the poly Outers This is because polypropylene is a harder material than polyethylene. Polylypropylene Provides cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Crystal Clear Glass Like Material & 100% Transparent  . Polypropylene  has  strength and durability

Polylypropylene Provides cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Crystal Clear Glass Like Material & 100% Transparent 

Provides Cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for your records

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What does Mil / Gauge mean when describing a Sleeve  Mil/Gauge is the measurement of thickness of  plastic Outers & Inner Sleeves . It is related to the SI measurement of microns as 1 micron = 4 gauge.  - Typical gauge sizes and microns equivalent are

• 1.6mil 160g - 160 gauge = 40 microns   = 0.04mm = Very Thin 
• 2.0mil 200g - 200 gauge = 50 microns   = 0.05mm = Thin 
• 2.5mil 250g - 200 gauge = 60 microns   = 0.06mm = Light .
• 3.0mil 300g - 300 gauge = 75 microns   = 0.075mm = Medium.
• 4.0mil 400g - 400 gauge = 100 microns = 0.100mm = Heavy
• 4.5mil 450g - 450 gauge = 113 microns = 0.113mm  = Heavy
• 5.0mil 500g - 500 gauge = 125 microns = 0.125mm  = Very Heavy
• 6.0mil 600g - 600 gauge = 150 microns = 0.150mm  = Heavy Duty
• 7.0mil 700g - 700 gauge = 175 microns = 0.175mm. = Heavy Duty

What Protective Sleeve for your records?

To meet the requirements of our customers, we have Four  different kinds of Outer Sleeves in our catalog

Polyethylene , Polypropylene , PVC & Mylar . To facilitate your choice, we created this page to explain the characteristics of these Four  materials:

Polyethylene: Flexibility

Polyethylene (PE) is  Inexpensive flexible, soft & antistatic with a standard transparency. Suitable for Archival Storage.

Polypropylene: Transparency

Polypropylene (PP) Anti-Static & are ideal to highlight your records, thanks to their very high transparency and Glass like brilliance. The polypropylene Outer  is very smooth and soft but also not as soft as the poly Outers This is because polypropylene is a harder material than polyethylene. Polylypropylene Provides cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Crystal Clear Glass Like Material & 100% Transparent  . Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

PVC: Rigidity

PVC Sleeves  are both rigid and transparent (not as transparent as polypropylene). . Known for their durability and resistance.

but can discolour or cloud or crack with age or under UV light

PVC is  NOT Suitable for safe Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records

PVC  contains softners , plasticizers or stearates.  PVC does migrate and can harm your Media .

MYLAR:  

Record sleeves are made of museum grade Archival Polyester (Mylar), an inert material of the highest clarity. Polyester will not discolor, damage or adhere to items placed inside it. It is a sturdy film that will give extra support to fragile documents.. Polyester is used worldwide in museums, libraries and archives. Polyester material is approved by the Library of Congress for archival storage. This material has passed the Photo Activity Test. PAT 

Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

INNER SLEEVES
 
Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , HDPE ( Rice Paper ) Lined , Anti-Static Inner Sleeves
 
It is nevertheless a safe bet that  99%+ % of Audiophiles & Record Collectors would agree that LPs shouldn't be stored in plain paper sleeves.   Cheap, non-acid-free paper sleeves degrade with time. Paper is derived from the cell wall of plants; lignin, one of the chemicals contained in the cell walls, is unstable and light sensitive and decomposes into acidic products. While bleaching removes the lignin, the paper making process produces other detrimental byproducts such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid.
 
Producing true, acid-free paper (pH >6) requires buffering with neutralizing chemicals. Paper sleeves are also hygroscopic (water absorbing) and as a consequence facilitate the growth of mold or fungus on the LP.  The rationale for storing and preserving vinyl records in high quality, chemically inert, inner sleeves includes:Neutralizing the record's static charge and preventing static buildup when pulling the LP out of the record sleeve Preventing the record jacket or dirt from scratching the record
 
Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Lined , Anti-Static Inner Sleeves
 
Polyethylene film lining. The film has antistatic properties and contains no additives such as Softeners or similar products that could react with the vinyl of the records. Lined sleeves are much smoother on the inside than unlined paper sleeves, a difference you are sure to notice immediately when removing and inserting your records.

“HDPE sleeves have major advantages over paper inners. Paper ones have one smooth side but one rough side, so that they can be printed on, and this means that they are more prone to marking the vinyl. Furthermore, a lot of collectors are unaware of the fact that a HDPE bag should have paper that looks old, not bright white. Pristine paper is more expensive and naturally yellower, ash-free and unrecycled, while bright white has optical enhancers, costs a third less, but is lower quality and, with continuous usage, will shed particles and leave paper dust on the vinyl.
 
As for the poly inner itself, you need to ensure that it’s not PVC – you can tell by its smell, which is produced by artificial softeners. Polyethylene  has no softeners, which can leach into paper or onto the vinyl, and though low-grade polyethylene can produce a white dust, HDPE sleeves will not,and they have the bonus of an anti-static additive that prevents vinyl from sticking to them. Static electricity attracts dust and you need to minimise its presence. Also, HDPE has a melting point of around 130C, so it’s stable in most heating conditions and it copes with humidity very well. 

RECORD CLEANING

EVERY RECORD IN YOUR COLLECTION SHOULD BE CLEANED BEFORE YOU PLAY IT AGAIN, AND EVERY RECORD ADDED TO YOUR COLLECTION SHOULD BE CLEANED BEFORE PLAYING.  

Every record, even if thought to be cleaned, is soiled with a wide range of dirts and contaminants, including mold and mildew. Vinyl discs are also coated with sticky  compounds.removing pressing debris and 'mold release compound' from sealed LP Contaminants between the groove and diamond styluse cause mistracking and are abrasive resulting in unnecessary, excessive wearing of both record and stylus. By interfering with proper groove tracing, dirty records produce inaccurate, noisy sound.

Resulting in reduced sound quality

Reduction in Stylus Life span

Increaesd  Record wear

Increasing  Static , pops & Clicks

Clean all your records

1/ Manually with a commercial record cleaning fluid & Wet Record Brush

2/ Record Cleaning Machine RCM - Vacuum or Ultrasonic

   this is NOT  a expense but a Investment for your music  collection

A CLEAN RECORD IS A HAPPY RECORD  

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Single  4.0mil Heavy Outer Sleeve Polypropylene 

Size 7-1/4 x 8-1/4  Inches ( 185 x 210mm )

Crystal Clear , Acid Free & Suitable for Long Term Archival Storage

Rigid and heavy-duty. Manufactured from crystal clear 4.0mil 400g Polypropylene, with these sleeves you'll see your records perfectly crystal clear, rather than through a cloudy sleeve. And each sleeve is die-cut  These sleeves are much more rigid and tight-fitting than standard outer sleeves. Again, if you want the absolute best and best-looking outer sleeve, look no further.

Polypropylene (PP) Anti-Static & are ideal to highlight your records, thanks to their very high transparency and Glass like brilliance. The polypropylene Outer  is very smooth and soft but also not as soft as the poly Outers This is because polypropylene is a harder material than polyethylene. Polylypropylene Provides cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Crystal Clear Glass Like Material & 100% Transparent  . Polypropylene  has the strength and durability

    ......

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What does Mil / Gauge mean when describing a Sleeve  Mil/Gauge is the measurement of thickness of  plastic Outers & Inner Sleeves . It is related to the SI measurement of microns as 1 micron = 4 gauge.  - Typical gauge sizes and microns equivalent are

• 1.6mil 160g - 160 gauge = 40 microns   = 0.04mm = Very Thin 
• 2.0mil 200g - 200 gauge = 50 microns   = 0.05mm = Thin 
• 2.5mil 250g - 200 gauge = 60 microns   = 0.06mm = Light .
• 3.0mil 300g - 300 gauge = 75 microns   = 0.075mm = Medium.
• 4.0mil 400g - 400 gauge = 100 microns = 0.100mm = Heavy
• 4.5mil 450g - 450 gauge = 113 microns = 0.113mm  = Heavy
• 5.0mil 500g - 500 gauge = 125 microns = 0.125mm  = Very Heavy
• 6.0mil 600g - 600 gauge = 150 microns = 0.150mm  = Heavy Duty
• 7.0mil 700g - 700 gauge = 175 microns = 0.175mm. = Heavy Duty

What Protective Sleeve for your records?

To meet the requirements of our customers, we have Four  different kinds of Outer Sleeves in our catalog

Polyethylene , Polypropylene , PVC & Mylar . To facilitate your choice, we created this page to explain the characteristics of these Four  materials:

Polyethylene: Flexibility

Polyethylene (PE) is  Inexpensive flexible, soft & antistatic with a standard transparency. Suitable for Archival Storage.

Polypropylene: Transparency

Polypropylene (PP) Anti-Static & are ideal to highlight your records, thanks to their very high transparency and Glass like brilliance. The polypropylene Outer  is very smooth and soft but also not as soft as the poly Outers This is because polypropylene is a harder material than polyethylene. Polylypropylene Provides cost-effective Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records - Acid Free , Crystal Clear Glass Like Material & 100% Transparent  . Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

PVC: Rigidity

PVC Sleeves  are both rigid and transparent (not as transparent as polypropylene). . Known for their durability and resistance.

but can discolour or cloud or crack with age or under UV light

PVC is  NOT Suitable for safe Long-Term Archival safe protection for all of you records

PVC  contains softners , plasticizers or stearates.  PVC does migrate and can harm your Media .

MYLAR:  

Record sleeves are made of museum grade Archival Polyester (Mylar), an inert material of the highest clarity. Polyester will not discolor, damage or adhere to items placed inside it. It is a sturdy film that will give extra support to fragile documents.. Polyester is used worldwide in museums, libraries and archives. Polyester material is approved by the Library of Congress for archival storage. This material has passed the Photo Activity Test. PAT 

Polypropylene  has the strength and durability of Mylar, at a fraction of the cost

A CLEAN RECORD IS A HAPPY RECORD