How long before these sleeves will deteriorate?
1674241
I have records with similar sleeves on them that are close to 30 years old. The sticky stuff lasts for resealing just fine, unless dirty. A rare few have torn, usually from being man-handled or trying to fit a fat double album in them. Highly recommended.
1674242
I don't know, ask me in a few decades. They are the best sleeves I've ever seen by far.
667730
No problem :) I also dry them on low heat then let it air dry if it's still damp. I don't know what the manufacturer recommends but so far mine have held up.
899677
If you wipe them down after each session, and you don't break them--they'll be good for 8-12 months at least.
2020447
It depends on how much use the gloves get and how rough you are on them (similar to a pair of shoes). Could be several weeks to several months or more. I have a glove that has lasted 6+ months
275226
I am using them to store for months...and also to pack with for moving...I have opened a couple to add to...and things didn't seemed to wrinkle much..but the items were not in for more than a couple days then...I think for the space savings it it worth it...I just take a wet cloth and put clothes in dryer for 20 mins or so...to get out wrinkles..
1065091
I got mine in the Fall so I haven't had them long enough to know how they will hold up. I'm in Vegas so they will have to endure "very" direct sunlight and extreme heat. I can do a follow up after the Summer when I know how they survived.
337602
I am ignoring the "Best by" date on mine. They are really well dehydrated, so as long as they don't get damp they should last indefinitely. Good for "preppers", I would think.
1672880
I have reused mine several times already. Unless they get torn or permanently creased I can't see them needing to be replaced or thrown away.
2034930
I believe they would last until the elasticity in the band becomes too weak to apply enough pressure. I have not had any wear out yet.
2167205
Plastic inherently has damaging chemicals. "Archival" merely means there are less. Would I put 150 yr old photos in these? No. Would I store general family photos with the expectation of them staying in the sleeves for 20-40 yrs? I think you are safe. I have only had mine for a year and in 60-80 degree temps, no extremes.
1612286
I am still using it and I use them about once a week. If you wash them properly and sanitize every now and then they should last a while.
1129177
can't say for sure, this is my first year. They show no signs of wear. I would say several years
2096160
I wouldn't trust it as being of much protection from drops. I'm actually going to get one of those sleeves to use for when I travel.
1089617
There is no guarantee printed on the material. In my experience, they lasted about 12 - 20 hours.
774277
Don't think it deteriorates, but purchased mine in July, 2013 from Amazon with a 08/15 date and one from a retail store with 3/15 date.marked on side without comment.
1326953
I have owned 5+ sleeves over the years and they always fit the computer snuggly. Be fair warned that the pull-tabs on this case are VERY flimsy and mine broke after just a few months (the whole zipper would to be replaced for this to be resolved in my situation). The prior cases lasted FOREVER and were built like tanks. Not pleased. That being said, they have EXCELLENT customer service and hopefully their newer products will be a bit better, however, I just don't have a spare $40 here and there to experiment. As a result, I don't plan to be a future customer, unless something changes in their quality. Good luck and Merry Christmas.
487448
I'd say the vinyl used for the sleeves is about what I'd expect for a case. They are lightweight and flexible with a rip-stop type material sandwiched in between two vinyl sleeves. I've used another Case Logic case for about a decade and have had no problems with ripping sleeves, etc.