Using cardboard from fabric bolts
 

Does anyone know if the cardboard from fabric bolts is acid free? I have several and would like to cut them in half and use to fold my fabric on long term. I'm all about reuse, repurpose, and recycle.

I am right there with you and can't wait to see some responses to your question. Been wondering for awhile now.

I don't know if its acid free but if fabric came on it , it must be OK to use for storage. I have a bolt of white fabric that is still on the original bolt that I have had for several years, have not found a problem with any fabric I've cut off it yet.

I don't believe they are acid free.

My LQS once told me, when I asked for the empty bolt for just the same reason, that the manufacturers look at the cardboard as "temporary" not permanent storage and therefore is not acid free

That's what I was afraid of. But what gets me is I know for a fact that some LQS have bolts of fabric for years and it's still on the original board. Makes me wonder how long is "temporary".

A thought: Maybe an email to a manufacturer would produce a more difinitive answer.

You could cover the bolts with inexpensive muslin before wrapping fabric around them.

I have had fabric stored on these boards for 10+ years and it's fine.

I would say they are I got some from the fabric store and the lady said yes they were