Nielsen Bainbridge - Artcare Archival Products















	"Alphamat Artcare takes the preservation of artwork one step further than other museum and conservation boards. Artcare products provide active protection against harmful pollutants both within and without the frame or storage environment." – Christine O'Shea, Conservation Technician, The Art Institute of Chicago "The calcium carbonate and zeolites can take up pollutants permanently...they can function as scavengers for pollution that might come from an unstable component of the material being framed." – Picture Framing Magazine, Preservation Practices, Sept. 2002 "The Artcare papers have been ideal for rehousing... they have enabled us to slow down deterioration caused by years of poor storage." – Victoria Blyth-Hill, Director, Conservation Center Los Angeles County Museum of Art "Our decision to use Artcare products was based on the new dimension of preservation protection afforded by the zeolite technology, which will ensure that these pieces are available for study and enjoyment by future generations." – Glen Ruzicka, Chief Conservator, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts "All art is at risk from environmental factors and chemicals that may be present in the art and framing materials.The effects are irreversible, affecting artwork's visual quality and diminishing its value.Artcare's technology ensures the safety and longevity of my clients' art, providing an added value to pass on to them at no extra charge." – David E.Wase, President, Claren Court Studio, Inc. "The zeolite technology in Artcare holds great promise for enhanced protection of our priceless collections." – Debra Evans,Head Paper Conservator, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Legion of Honor "More and more work in our shop involves the storage or display of collected art and historic documents, and Artcare matboard has become essential in the protection of these works." – Laura Neal, Fulton Framing,Washington,DC Contract Framer for National Gallery Artcare technology has been recognized by Picture Framing Magazine as one of the top innovations that revolutionized framing over the past decade. – Picture Framing Magazine, September 2000 "Tests comparing the efficiency of the zeolite used in MicroChamber indicate that the material is highly effective in trapping acetic acid and other acidic gases such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides." – Pollutants in the Environment by Pamela B. Hatchfield, Conservator of Objects and Sculpture, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston