How does it react in a fire? I seem to recall that Tyvek can melt and cause small droplets to fuse to objects underneath. Genevieve Ellerbee Associate Registrar DAR Museum Washington, D.C. > -----Original Message----- > From: Carol Reid [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Friday, July 05, 2002 8:48 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Tyvek as a cover. Was: help finding dustcovers > > We had the opportunity several years ago to purchase a roll of plain white > tyvek. Our conservator at the time had researched the matter quite > thoroughly and did not find it wanting in any way. > > We have since used it as the final wrap on rolled textiles, made dust > covers > for shelving units (just fasten to shelving frame with velcro), and we > have > even made dust covers for vehicles with it, we have also used it as a > removeable handling support/liner for drawers and shelves on which we > place > fragile items - we don't have to pick up the uniform, just pick up the > tyvek > liner instead, minimizing the handling of the artifact and the stress on > it. > > It is easy to use, just cut and sew or cut and glue! > > Just remember that it is a made as a vapour barrier and although it will > repell water for some time it is not completely waterproof. Also if you > are > purchasing/obtaining a roll, make sure that it is not the construction > grade > tyvek as the construction grade usually has printing all over it and you > really want just the plain unadulterated white tyvek. > > Carol Reid > [log in to unmask] > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).