Why Choose Desiccant Non-woven Fabric Over Desiccant Packs for Storing Books

   Moisture prevention is an important step in the storage process of books. Desiccants are usually chosen to ensure that books are intact and not affected by moisture. There are various types and packaging forms of desiccants, and traditional desiccant bags and diatomite desiccant non-woven fabrics are two common choices. This article explains why diatomite desiccant non-woven fabric is a better choice for storing books from five aspects: moisture absorption, safety, convenience, environmental friendliness, and economy.

1. Moisture Absorption Performance

The main material of diatomite desiccant non-woven fabric is diatomite composite. The porous structure of diatomites has strong adsorption properties, fused with high moisture absorbing materials, possessing the properties of moisture-locking and high moisture content, as well as the ability of gradient moisture absorption. It can quickly absorb moisture from the air and create a dry space environment. The moisture absorption performance and range of desiccant packs are relatively limited, and they are prone to packaging damage or saturation failure during use. In humid environments, they need to be observed and replaced in a timely manner. Diatomite desiccant non-woven fabric can continuously and effectively absorb moisture around books, providing more lasting protection for them.

2. Security

Some desiccant packs may release heat, posing a safety hazard. This risk cannot be ignored, especially for flammable book materials. And diatomite desiccant non-woven fabric has higher safety. Its moisture absorption process is physical adsorption, without chemical reactions, and will not cause harm to books or storage environments.

3. Convenience

Diatomite desiccant non-woven fabric can be selected or cut in various sizes according to the environment, and it is suitable for books of different sizes and storage environments. At the same time, its texture is soft and can be flexibly wrapped according to the shape of the book, whether it is a single ancient book or a set of books, it can be fitted and protected. However, due to the limitations of shape and size, desiccant packs cannot be tightly attached to books for protection, leaving wet blind spots that are difficult to meet the needs of different scenarios.

4. Environmental Friendliness

Diatomite desiccant non-woven fabric material is a natural diatomite composite and non-woven fabric, environmentally friendly and pollution-free, physically hygroscopic, and will not cause any chemical corrosion to books. Some desiccants may undergo chemical reactions during the moisture absorption process, which may release harmful substances and potentially damage books.

5. Economy

Diatomite desiccant non-woven fabric has high cost-effectiveness. It can be used repeatedly, has a long lifespan, and even if it is damp, it can be placed in a dry environment for natural drying and repeated use, effectively reducing the long-term cost of book storage. Desiccant packs are usually disposable items, and frequent replacement increases storage costs.

  Through the comparison of the above five aspects, it is undoubtedly that diatomite desiccant non-woven fabric has more advantages compared to desiccant bags, which can provide more comprehensive and durable protection for book storage, and more effectively ensure the quality of storage and preservation.