TESTED FOR HARMFUL SUBSTANCES

To assess whether textiles are suitable for protecting valuable cultural assets, Création Baumann applies stringent conservational criteria. The results are clearly identified: once their pH value has been determined and Oddy tests have been carried out, the fabrics are classified as "Permanent" (P), "Temporary" (T), or "Unusable" (U). The fact that we publish the test results helps curators around the globe to select the most appropriate product.
Additional information:
Textiles tested for harmful substances for museums (PDF)

Facts about testing for harmful substances

  • The pH value is determined, which has to fall between certain thresholds (acidity, alkalinity)
  • Evidence and assessment of corrosive compounds (silver, iron, lead)
  • Test records created compliant with the Oddy procedure

Selected textiles

Tested for harmful substances by Création Baumann: basic par excellence (ULTRA IV), dry touch in 75 colours (UNISONO III -150), hard-wearing and easy care (VELOS II), versatile icon (UMBRIA III) and finely ribbed texture (USUS III)—along with numerous other textile inspirations.

ULTRA V

ULTRA V

UNISONO IV

UNISONO IV

UMBRIA IV

UMBRIA IV

USUS III

USUS III

VELOS II

VELOS II

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Selected References

Fabrics for Displays

OBJECT: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
CONCEPT: Victoria and Albert Musum, London, Greatbritain
PRODUCT: Unisono
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SUBTLE USE

OBJECT: The Japanese Galleries at the British Museum, London, England
CONCEPT: Studio A, London | Karl Abeyasekera, London
PRODUCT: Palazzo
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