Ethafoam®

Ethafoam® and Cellu-Cushion® are Sealed Air’s brand names for their archival quality, polyethylene foam products. Polyethylene is a tough, flexible thermoplastic resin which, being inert and chemically stable, meets all preservation standards. Easy to handle, cut, shape and form, these products are widely used in protective packing of fine art and artifacts for both transportation and storage. It can be carved to fit gaps or routed to create nests for packing and storing. Trace outline of object and handcut the form out leaving a notch for easy artifact removal. Line with acid-free tissue to avoid abrasion. Absorbs energy but no water. Recyclable and reusable.