What is the best sleeve material for archival use of DVD media?
We can recommend an archival sleeve, but first and foremost a better overall choice would be a case in which the disc surface does not touch any surface. A black DVD case is ideal in that it keeps light off the disc, as well. If you require space saving sleeves for storing your DVDs and CDs for archival purposes, we highly recommend sleeves made from Tyvek. Tyvek offers features paper can’t in protecting your disc: • Tyvek does not scratch the disc like paper. Paper is much more abrasive. Think of using papertowels to wash your car. • Tyvek does not create dust, where paper does. It’s always a good idea to keep dust out of your drive and off your disc. • Tyvek is not going to break down when it gets wet.Other notes: Tyvek’s weight is much less than paper, which adds up when you buy a case. You will also want to avoid a sleeve with a clear window, as they can bond with the printed disc surface over long term storage. So overall, Tyvek sleeves are much better suited for storage. Back to
