Archival Methods 13x19" Acid-Free Card Stock, 148gsm, 50/Pack, White

Bring a professional touch to your archival projects with our 13x19" Acid-Free Card Stock. This premium, 148gsm card stock is the ideal choice for photographers, artists, and archivists who demand durability and quality in their printing and mounting materials.

Crafted from high-quality alpha-cellulose pulp derived from purified wood fiber, this sturdy card stock ensures your prints and artwork are supported by a reliable and robust base. The white color of the card stock provides a neutral background that enhances the visual appeal of your mounted photographs or documents.

Our card stock is meticulously engineered to be acid- and lignin-free, guaranteeing that it will not yellow or become brittle over time, thus preserving the integrity of your work for the long haul. With a pH level of 9 (+/-0.5), it offers an alkaline environment that further contributes to the longevity of the materials it comes in contact with.

The internal and external sizing of this card stock is achieved through an alkaline process without the use of alum, ensuring a consistent and reliable surface for printing. Additionally, it is buffered with calcium carbonate for a 2-3% alkaline reserve, providing an extra layer of protection against environmental acidity.

Our card stock is free from dyes and is non-bleeding, maintaining the purity and vibrancy of your work without the risk of color transfer. It has passed the rigorous Photographic Activity Test (PAT) according to ISO IT 18916 standards, confirming its suitability for photo storage without causing any detrimental reactions.

With a basis weight of 100 Lb (calculated on the standard 20x26 inch size) and a thickness of 0.008 of an inch, this card stock is easily creased for folding, making it versatile for various presentation needs. Its lignin content, tested by TAPPI 236 cm-85, boasts a Kappa number of less than five, signifying an exceptionally low likelihood of degradation.

Applications for this professional-grade card stock are extensive. It serves as an excellent stiffening and support insert for sleeves, sheet protectors, and pocketed pages. It's also perfect for creating album pages for mounting photographs or documents, providing acid-free backing in picture frames, and can even be written on for titles or identification information.

Elevate the standard of your archival work with our reliable and high-quality 13x19" Acid-Free Card Stock, designed to preserve and showcase your valuable prints and documents with the utmost care.