From personal experience, even the 7 mil mylar bags got brittle in the cold and when shifted around in the freezer, got a hole in it. Is the price difference worth getting the 4 over the 2. Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. Comic book collectors can find all they need for comic storage at bags unlimited.
I have been collecting comic books for almost 9 years. Air pollution, ultra violet light, dirt and oil from fingers as well as rough handling all contribute to the deterioration of a. When buying mylar, you typically can go from 1 mil thick called mylites at e. I am not saying it cannot be done but generally speaking, most people use mylar bags and o2 absorbers for dried good storage. Help i just ran out of poly bags and have been wanting to move all my comics to mylar for a while so this seems like a. Mylar bags, on the other hand, dont do so well in the freezer long term. Acid free archival safe comic book 2mil poly bags by the. Its important to know that bags made of these materials do not protecting your paper collectibles from aging. Mylar ziplock bags from wholesale harvest supply are. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. This method will prevent the opening of bulk food items until necessary. Protective packaging offers a range of foil lined materials, sometimes referred to as mylar or alufoil, for moisture barrier bags. Dont trust your long term storage to simple poly bags.
Mar 09, 2014 bag thickness generally, thicker bags are better. Mylites are typically 2mm thick and the standard bag is 4mm thick and fairly rigid. These mylar ziplock bags have ample space above the ziplock and the tear notch to allow for top of bag to be closed via a heat seal. In the far infrared a selfsupporting layer, such as a sheet of mylar stretched over a plane circular surface, is widely used. Should be the only plastic acceptable for storage records, all others poly even the famous blake sleeves are weak and poor, all sleeves comes from china, mostly all. We carry comic bags, mylar sleeves, polyethylene bags, backings, boxes and mailers. Poly bags pe or pp protect your comics against storage and handling damage. Playnomore layer pink mud korea fashion kpop star celebrity bags modern simple. Use this item along with current comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Resealable and nonresealable 2mil comic book poly bags. The current age size leaves too much room on the sides of the book and leaves. The bottom gusset allows the bag to stand open allowing for easy fill.
Mylar, the superior comic book protection sleeve of choice. Mylar is probably a better option for long term storage if. These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. Each mylar sleeve holds one 8 12 x 14 legal size document, cgc cbcs graded comic book slab, or similarly sized item. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. Polybags will wrinkle over time and allow a lot more moisture in. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books. They wont prevent or promote aging thats dependent on the environment where you store your books. Oct 04, 2012 hey, looking to put all my comics in mylar bags. We stock 2mil mylar bags in current, golden and silver sizes. Mylar vs poly comic book bags posted by dominique warrensmith november, 2016 there is a lot of discussion about how to store comic books, and whether you should at all. Mylar an automated comic book cbrcbz downloader software well since more people seem to be using this, i figured it was time to at least have my presence here so that i can help out with problems and discuss things.
In the far infrared a selfsupporting layer, such as a sheet of mylar stretched over a plane circular surface, is widely. Check out our selection below to see the comic bag products we currently. Comic book collectors get great products and service from. Mylar or more preferably, type d is as good as it gets for protecting your comic books individually. Fit current comic bags coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate precision cut made in usa size 6 34 x 10 12 certified acid free 100 current size ultra clear resealable comic book bags and boards combo. This high value 10 pack includes 10 silver age size 7. Pack 50 mylites 4 mil mylar bronzesilver age comic book bags. Comic book bags comic book boards comic book boxes. Sep 21, 2007 polyester film mylar is basically the same but is superior to pp and pe because its thicker except if its a mylite then its really no better sorry, kenny. In total there are 32 users online 1 registered, 0 hidden and 31 guests based on users active over the past 30 minutes most users ever online was 732 on thu mar 12, 2020 1. Every day comic collectors can feel comfortable using polyethylene comic bags or polypropylene comic bags. Our comic bags come with a fold over flap that can be taped on the outside of the bag. Crystal clear backing boards from comic skin provide the stability and protection of standard cardboard backingboards with the added benefit of beautifully showing the back of your book.
Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors. Impaks ironshield bags possess high moisture oxygen barrier properties and puncture resistance. I paired the bcw silver 2 mil mylar bags with the bcw silver backer boards and so far every comic has fit great. Aug 22, 2015 here is my video poly bags versus mylar bags. Comic book backing boards come in different thicknesses and varying degrees of archival acid free materials. Unfollow comic bags mylar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gerber, arklites 2 from bill cole or 4 mil thick mylite4 or archives from e. I store my best stuff in mylar because its thicker and stiffer than pe or pp, but mylar is a poly bag too polyester. Mylar bags, oxygen absorbers,emergency food storage.
Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Our small mylar bags are excellent for smaller food storage packaging such as for premeasured meal packs or where portioning and rationing may be needed. We have access to 2mil magazine bags and 4mil mylar bags in all 4 sizes. Apr 28, 2015 mylar bags, on the other hand, dont do so well in the freezer long term. Polyester film mylar is basically the same but is superior to pp and pe because its thicker except if its a mylite then its really no better sorry, kenny. Pack of 50 mylites 4 mil mylar bronze silver age comic book bags each mylar sleeve holds a standard thickness 7 wide silver or bronze age comic book mid 1950s to 1970s. Help i just ran out of poly bags and have been wanting to move all my comics to mylar for a.
Pack of 100 bcw resealable treasury comic book poly bags2 mil material thickness. Mylar sleeves will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items they protect. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. Im not the ultimate authority on this issue, but i would say the mylar bags are good for highvalue books, but for an average book the poly bags should be fine. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects and gives extra support to fragile documents. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester. If you are going to keep your magazines for any length of time, you will need to bag each one of them separately.
These acid free, archival safe bags come in current, silver, golden, and treasury sizes. We also carry comic bags with a reseal tape on the body of the bag vs. The boards leave about 18 around the comic and bags easily slide over the two. The cheapest way to get e gerber products is by buying from them direct in lots of. None of these bags are protecting your comic books from aging. Mylar bags are meant for long term storage and come in different thicknesses. Convenient online store that has comics, collectables and comic book accessories. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. Polypropylene and polyethylene run cheaper than mylar, but typically must be replaced every 3 to 5 years, along with the backing board, so. Halfbacks and fullbacks are thick and are also acid free.
Mylar balloons are actually made from metallized polyester, which is a very lightweight structure in which the aluminum is deposited by evaporation onto the surface of a polyester mylar film in a thickness measured in microns to give you an idea how thick a micron is, 1 micron is equal to 1th of a millimeter. Its more important to keep them in a cool, dry place. Please be sure to measure your books before purchasing. Field tested and proven under adverse conditions, these bags are suitable for virtually any industrial application. Pack of 100 bcw resealable treasury comic book poly bags. Pack 50 mylites 4 mil mylar bronzesilver age comic book.
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