How well would these protect things like books?
92934
They would be great for protecting books, as once they are sealed they are water tight. Also they are extremely hard to rip which is another plus. That being said, if I was going to ship a book in one I would wrap the book in bubble wrap first to protect it from moving around too much, and to protect the edges. If you have seen the Post Office, Fed Ex, or UPS, handle things then you know that they LOVE to just throw things around. I always try to put an extra layer of protection on things that I ship just to be on the safe side.
92935
Very well. However, they are not the bubble padded type that provides more protection while in transit. But they do a great job protecting from dirt and moisture.
92936
That's what I use them for...I have had NO problem with them at all, they are easily formed around any size ...and in rain, they stay dry! I'd get them for books!
92937
About as well as a Ziploc bag. Which is to say, from water and scuffs but not bumps or drops.
448918
Yes! I bought them for that exact reason. I have about 7 bookshelves of books ranging from light paperbacks to dense anthologies, and I have used these boxes to move all my books during 3 different moves. They are very durable still and I will definitely use them again. Plus, they store flat, so it is easy to store them away to reuse later.They are very sturdy and easy to carry, and they are just the right size to store/move books.
1213040
I would not suggest this as protection & smart covers do practically zero - I have 2 & rarely use them. I have hard backs & silicone rubber frame backs. The best protection is leather "wallets"
1618473
I wouldn't use it for heavy books, the material is a bit thin. It's more for lighter items I think.
1998953
i would have to go with because they get dirty. i accidentally left a book (a REALLY heavy book), for an extended period of time on a pair i had been using and they were as flat as a penny and within a few minutes they were back to normal and usable.
1880538
I got these with a few books, so they were in a larger box with bubble wrap. They seemed to be protected pretty well and I haven't come across a broken one yet.
1016073
Do you mean for security or just so they don't move? I have not needed to secure them. They just stay on the shelf... Maybe some earthquake putty if you find it is slippery. If it is to prevent theft - I don't know.
2219597
I think they would be perfect for that purpose. The covers fit fairly snug so it will probably be air tight
1816810
I use these bags to store my favorite books. Some are over 300 pages. They should work for you.
1337796
These are wire cubes and would probably be OK for paperback books, altho' trade paper books (full size soft cover) might be too heavy. I've never used them for other than towels, clean clothes, etc.
1723645
Yes, I imagine they'd be good for holding plants and other things outdoors. They are coated which should offer some protection against the elements but I would still keep an eye on them if you live somewhere where there is extreme heat or sun. I'd be more worried about the plastic giving out and wearing away then the metal shelves themselves.
1061338
They aren't anti-static bags if that is what you are asking. But if that is not a concern, I'm sure they would work fine to store electronics.
268807
If the cover is a shinny, hard leather, it should be fine. You put it on and wait and let it dry. Then, next day rub a slot cloth over it. If it is a soft doeskin-type leather maybe not. I use mine on antique leather bound books and have never had a problem. However, they are 100+ Yrs old,
1539921
I think protection level is pretty good. IPad itself sits in a plastic frame and folio wraps around it.
506364
Depends more on the books than the tower: I have some pushed toward the front and others slightly more to the back in an attempt to make sure the ends of some paperbacks do not begin to curl. If are worried about the strength of the sleeves, don't be. The shelves slide in so that they point up at a very slight angle, and so if you front load them with textbooks or whatnot they will be fine.
1740500
If mounted to the wall or door, I think it would hold books well. Kids books often seem either very small or huge. You can check the item description for the depth of the shelf to determine if you could place them like a bookshelf or you'd need to display them with the cover/back against the wall/door. BUT, yes - I think it would really hold general house-stuff nicely, but securing it to the wall or door is essential especially if children will be using it. Gotta keep the little ones safe :) Thanks!
1129455
They are a little thinker than plastic document protectors. They should not fall down if you are putting them in like a hanging file. I also fine when documents are in them, they get even sturdier.