Acid-free tissue paper is thin wrapping paper made without the acids found in ordinary paper, which can yellow, stain or weaken what they touch over time. It’s used to wrap and pad delicate things for long-term storage, such as clothes, handbags, christening gowns and photographs.
At Wigwam
For things you’ll store for months or years, acid-free tissue is a good choice for the layer that touches the item. Conservation guidance for leather recommends covering it with materials such as cotton or acid-free tissue, and padding bags and boots gently from the inside so they keep their shape without being stretched.
Our online Box Shop sells ink-free White Packing Paper, which is ideal for wrapping glasses, plates and ornaments for the move.
Using it well
- Wrap each delicate item separately, and pad folds in clothes so they don’t crease sharply.
- Stuff shoes and handbags loosely; overstuffing can stretch leather.
- Keep wrapped items in sturdy boxes, off the floor, with breathable covers rather than plastic.
- Pack everything clean and completely dry.
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