What is a sleeve on vinyl?
A record sleeve (not to be confused with a record jacket/cover) is the outer covering of a vinyl record. Alternative terms are dust sleeve and album liner. A record sleeve can be made of paper, cardboard, rice paper, polypropylene, etc. It may be acid-free or anti-static and also contain an inner liner (polylined).
What are vinyl sleeves used for?
Inner sleeves protect the vinyl album itself. These can be made from paper, plastic, or even polyethylene fabric. No matter the material or the size, they should be thick enough for protection against dust and scratches, but thin enough to prevent snagging when slid into the jacket.
Is polyethylene safe for vinyl records?
Re: Can PVC record sleeves damage vinyl – Merged Thread inner sleeves made of HDPE (high-density polyethylene) are safe to use, yes? Yes. The LDPE sleeves are safe too, but not as preferrable on account of their higher flexibility.
Are polypropylene sleeves safe?
Finally there are Polypropylene (PP). This material is considered archival safe as it is chemically stable and as close to PH neutral as technical possible with plastic and does not contain any plasticizers.
Are PVC sleeves bad for records?
The record collector Bob Stanley talked about the risk of ruining ones’ valuable Record Collection my using Petrol Based PVC sleeves. It turns out it can cause “irreparable damage” as the oil in the vinyl and sleeve can fuse causing a “misting” on records along with an audible hiss.
How do you keep vinyl in good condition?
You want to store vinyl records in a cool place—not too cold, but not too hot. If the vinyl is exposed to high heat for extended periods of time, it can lead to warping and other damaging effects. If you have a temperature-controlled attic or storage unit, that can be a great choice.
At what temperature does vinyl warp?
140°F
Warping occurs at 140°F (60°C), while melting occurs at 212°F (100°C). Remember that once the record has melted, you cannot restore or reverse it. The heating process will completely ruin the record, and a new one will have to take its place. It’s sad, but it is what it is.
Is polypropylene the same as PVC?
1. PP is short for polypropylene, pvc is short for polyvinyl chloride. Polypropylene is one of the most neutral plastics, containing only two elements: carbon (C) and hydrogen (H). PVC by comparison contains about 30% by weight, of the element Chlorine (Cl) in its basic structure.
What are the best vinyl record sleeves for storage?
Big Fudge Premium Master Vinyl Record Sleeves – 50x Record Inner Sleeves for 7″ Vinyl Record Storage. Clear 3-Layer LP Sleeves with Anti-Static Rice Paper. Acid Free, Archival Album Sleeves
What is the best LP inner sleeve ever designed?
Behold the best LP inner sleeve ever designed. Our Diskeeper Ultimate Audiophile inner sleeve is the first anti-static “rice paper” sleeve to use paper laminate on both sides for the highest strength and longest life possible.
What are Diskeeper record sleeves made of?
Our flagship products are our Diskeeper record sleeves, the highest quality phonograph record sleeves available anywhere. Our outer sleeves pioneered the use of polypropylene, combining the crystal clarity of Mylar with the low price of polyethylene, without Mylar’s tendency to split.
What are paper inner sleeves made of?
These basic paper inner sleeves feature die-cut holes on both sides for the record label, and are made from premium 20-pound paper, making them perfect replacements for worn and yellowing original album sleeves.