Bright white A3 100gsm high quality archival acid free paper.

It is manufactured to ISO 9706. This means it must conform to a particular set of standards such as pH level, alkaline reserve (calcium carbonate equivalent), tear resistance and resistance to oxidation. It is the alkaline reserve that helps the paper resist contamination from external sources over the years. Manufacturers 200 year guarantee.

Remember to use an acid free pen. Most inkjet printers have acid free ink but check with your manufacturer and avoid compatible cartridges.

Do you know what the life expectancy will be of the paper you write or print your notes on?

Professional archivists and people from the legal profession generally need to store important documents for as long as possible. One of the techniques they use is to keep everything away from acid. Acid in paper, ink and non archival storage boxes attacks the documents, weakening the structure of the paper, causing yellowing and fragility.

For the family historian, archival acid free paper is essential for the safe long term storage of research notes and documents. But archival acid free paper is very difficult to get hold of and not easily found in general stationers.

When your research has taken so long to uncover all of this valuable information in your family history why then record it on standard acidic paper that will fade in time? Our papers are acid and alkaline free (neutral pH) and guaranteed by the manufacturer for a minimum of 200 years. As well as printing these sheets can be used as acid free safe interleaves between photographs and documents or alternatively we offer acid free card which also offers more support.