Buffered and Unbuffered Acid-free Tissue Sheets

This ultra-thin (.001”) acid-free tissue is ideal for many protective purposes: interleave maps, documents and prints in folders and boxes; wrap textiles and other artifacts to protect against abrasion; and, cushion textiles and artifacts in storage boxes and during transport. Use Buffered tissue with cottons, linens and other cellulosic materials such as wood-pulp or cotton rag paper. Un-buffered tissue should be used with items made out of animal based materials, such as silk, wool, leather, or whenever fiber content is unknown.  Sold 100 sheets per package.

Buffered Tissue:

Our soft, thin tissue with a 3% calcium carbonate buffer (pH 8.5). Used to interleave papers, manuscripts, magazines, padding & interleaving certain types of textiles (cotton, linen or jute) and wrapping or cushioning many other artifacts. Soft pure fibers help prevent acid migration, scuffing or breakage, and color transfer during storage and handling.  

Unbuffered Tissue:

Our soft, thin tissue without any buffering agents (pH 7.0).  Used to interleave or wrap color photographs, wrap silk and wool fabrics (or unknown fabrics) and pad or cushion many other artifacts. Soft pure fibers help prevent scuffing and breakage during storage and handling.

Passes Standard Photo Activity Test  

The buffered and unbuffered tissue do not contain optical brighteners.

Note: For custom sizes, cost will differ from standard cuts listed and a minimum purchase quantity will be required.

Additional shipping charges may apply.