The problem with using Tyvek as a cover for wooden shelves is that, being
polyethylene, it is not impermeable to gases. A cheap and readily available
alternative would be to use aluminum foil as a vapor barrier; then you could
cover that with Tyvek to protect it from abrasion.
Anne T. Lane,
formerly Collections Manager,
now Creatively Unemployed

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Subject: Tyvek as a cover. Was: help finding dustcovers


> The curatorial "staff" (all volunteer) have been discussing with our house
> board members the use of Tyvek as a waterproofing cover over muslin covers
and
> a liner of wooden shelves.
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