Question about cels and mylar.
Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 2:38 pm
Hello all. I'm fairly new to collecting and I have a quick question about cels and mylar. I've read a number of different statements that say cels will (or at least can) stick to mylar sleeves and that they are not recommended for cel storage because of this. However, I haven't found any first-hand reports or seen pictures of this happening, so I'm wondering... does anyone here has first-hand experience with this? Have you actually seen it happen?
Additionally, I've read articles about the different types of mylar that are out there and how only Type-D mylar should be used for archival purposes. Other types have additives that can cause negative chemical reactions. I'm wondering if perhaps these reports stem from the use of the wrong type of mylar.
Obviously I want to protect my collection and don't want to put cels in sleeves that might damage them, but mylar is so much better than poly in so many ways (other than price)... I'd hoped I could use them for cels as well as sketches.
Additionally, I've read articles about the different types of mylar that are out there and how only Type-D mylar should be used for archival purposes. Other types have additives that can cause negative chemical reactions. I'm wondering if perhaps these reports stem from the use of the wrong type of mylar.
Obviously I want to protect my collection and don't want to put cels in sleeves that might damage them, but mylar is so much better than poly in so many ways (other than price)... I'd hoped I could use them for cels as well as sketches.