Fading - UV damage

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  • Qstick333
    Member
    • Jan 2007
    • 69
    #1

    Fading - UV damage

    As I get deeper and deeper into this hobby I was wondering about UV damage. I realize direct sunlight is a bad idea, but can UV's come from other sources? I thought that I read they could come from flourescent lights?

    I am thinking of framing a few jerseys and displaying them at my office. There is a minimal amount of sunlight as I keep the blinds pulled the majority of the day, but the overhead 4' flourescents are on 10-12 hours daily.

    I've been thinking of the acrylic frames shown in some of the threads here ( I cannot seem to post a link) that are 4" wide by Bob Brickner. However, these cases only offer 15% UV blocking. Am I going to be dissapointed in fading of the jerseys in my office environment with these frames? How about Sharpie signatures?

    Currently everything is at my home in closets etc...but I really feel like I should be displaying items such as jerseys, bats etc...

    Thanks for all the help,

    Zach
    Always on the lookout for Phillies and Orioles GU jerseys and bats............
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    • Qstick333
      Member
      • Jan 2007
      • 69
      #2
      Re: Fading - UV damage

      100 views with nothing.....anyone have any experience with a jersey in an office environment? Did it fade - if not, what did you do to protect it?

      Anyone...?
      Always on the lookout for Phillies and Orioles GU jerseys and bats............

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        • suave1477
          Banned
          • Jan 2006
          • 4266
          #3
          Re: Fading - UV damage

          Well I am not sure if the lights in your office will harm the Autographs or Jersey??


          But I think this is a pretty logical answer!!!

          Do you like the Autographs? Yes Are you asking this question because you care about the longevity of your Jerseys? Yes

          Then why take a chance on displaying them in %15 uv protection?

          Have it done in %100 UV protection!! and then have no worries!!!

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            • Qstick333
              Member
              • Jan 2007
              • 69
              #4
              Re: Fading - UV damage

              I would love to have it done in 100% UV protection - however, I haven't found that in my searches so far. The only company that will actually specify a number that I have found is the 15%, and I know several people on this forum have them from looking through the old posts. I thought someone might chime in on their experiences....if you know of a place with 100%, by al means, drop a link.....

              ZH
              Always on the lookout for Phillies and Orioles GU jerseys and bats............

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                • sandman02910
                  Member
                  • Nov 2005
                  • 69
                  #5
                  Re: Fading - UV damage

                  Zach,
                  Try teamlogocases.com. A bit pricey on the UV protection but it is 100%.
                  Thanks
                  Scott

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