In independent lab tests, these prints were exposed to concentrated doses of nitrogen dioxide, a common pollutant. The image in the center was tested with Artcare Archival Foamboard. The image on the right was tested with acid-free foamboard. The difference is obvious. In fact, the print tested on other conservation products has continued to deteriorate. The print protected by Artcare remains pristine.
Artcare™ Archival Foamboard vs. Other Archival Foamboard
Other “Archival”
Foamboard
Artcare“Archival”™
Foamboard
  
No
Yes
 Protects artwork from harmful effects of foam outgassing
No
Yes
 Protects against damaging pollutants from the environment
Yes
Yes
 Acid-free and lignin-free surface papers
Yes
Yes
 Surface papers buffered to maintain alkaline pH
No
Yes
 Works optimally with Artcare Archival System