Hello, some collectors frequently voice their concerns about record sleeves with antistatic inner coatings. We've written a short article about the common misconceptions and Çıtırtılı Sesler's quality policies.
1) Are paper or plastic harmful to records?
Contrary to popular belief, paper sleeves are more harmful than plastic. The most important reason, as you might expect, is that they cause micro-scratches. Whether it's first-paste, yellowish, or coated, anything made with cellulose has sharp surfaces when viewed under a microscope. Therefore, it scratches the sound channels of the record invisibly. While the wax coating on coated material prevents this scratching, it eventually loses its properties and flakes off.
2) Are yellow or yellowish papers of better quality?
Yellow paper sleeves (like those found on older records) are not of better quality. Records of that color are often off-white or completely white when newly produced. As with all cellulose papers, the lignin in these sleeves releases over time, yellowing the sleeves. You can do some research online about the harmful effects of this substance on vinyl records. In short, be sure to replace your yellowed envelopes.
3) Does plastic melt and damage the vinyl over time?
All coated record sleeves made from raw materials like cellophane, gelatin, or PVC confirm this argument. This is because almost all plastic polymers, except polyethylene, react with vinyl and become harmful over time, either by off-gassing or by micro-melting. Therefore, Çıtırtılı Sesler coated record sleeves are made of high-density, soft-surface polyethylene (HDPE).
4) Does the glue in the inner lining damage the vinyl?
The glues that bond paper to paper and the glues that bond plastic to paper are quite different in composition. You can only bond the aforementioned raw materials like cellophane, gelatin, and PVC to the vinyl using glues like Derby and Bally. This will cause marks on the vinyl over time. However, Cırtılı Sesler record sleeves are manufactured with a harmless, colorless glue that bonds the polyethylene to the paper. This glue doesn't cover the entire sleeve; it's only applied in trace amounts to the open opening. However, it's recommended to replace inner-coated record sleeves every 2-3 years, depending on the temperature and humidity levels of the environment. The most important precaution is to store records upright. Records that press against each other will be affected much more quickly.
5) Is the antistatic effect permanent?
Although antistatic inner linings are designed to repel dust, this effect is only temporary. The theoretical effect on Çıtırtılı Sesler sleeves is approximately two years, but plastic loses its antistatic properties over time. Therefore, it's not possible to use the sleeves with antistatic properties for a lifetime.
To preserve our future musical heritage in the highest quality sleeves, you can choose Çıtırtılı Sesler record sleeves.