joyce888

Does anyone know if the cardboard from fabric bolts is acid free? I have several and would like to cut them in half and use to fold my fabric on long term. I'm all about reuse, repurpose, and recycle.

vondae

I am right there with you and can't wait to see some responses to your question. Been wondering for awhile now.

Gramie bj

I don't know if its acid free but if fabric came on it , it must be OK to use for storage. I have a bolt of white fabric that is still on the original bolt that I have had for several years, have not found a problem with any fabric I've cut off it yet.

Candace

I don't believe they are acid free.

lynnegreen

My LQS once told me, when I asked for the empty bolt for just the same reason, that the manufacturers look at the cardboard as "temporary" not permanent storage and therefore is not acid free

joyce888

That's what I was afraid of. But what gets me is I know for a fact that some LQS have bolts of fabric for years and it's still on the original board. Makes me wonder how long is "temporary".

lynnegreen

A thought: Maybe an email to a manufacturer would produce a more difinitive answer.

Prism99

You could cover the bolts with inexpensive muslin before wrapping fabric around them.

gollytwo

I have had fabric stored on these boards for 10+ years and it's fine.

newbee3

I would say they are I got some from the fabric store and the lady said yes they were