Museum Display Case Material Selection: Which Material Best Protects Artifacts?

In museum exhibitions, museum display showcases serve as the last line of defense for artifacts. Beyond their display function, they are crucial for ensuring artifact safety. However, many museums focus on aesthetics while overlooking material selection, which can lead to moisture damage, fading, or even artifact deterioration due to harmful gases released by display case materials.

So, which materials can truly provide safe, long-term protection for artifacts?

Choosing the Right Display Case Materials: How to Avoid Artifact Safety Risks?

1. Glass Material: Opt for Ultra-Clear Laminated Glass to Block UV Damage

✅ Standard Glass vs. Ultra-Clear Laminated Glass

Standard glass has low light transmittance, causes glare, and does not block UV rays.

Ultra-clear laminated glass offers over 92% light transmittance and effectively blocks 99% of UV rays, preventing artifacts from fading and aging. It also features impact resistance—if broken, it won’t produce sharp shards, ensuring safety for both exhibits and visitors.

📌 Best for: Paintings, textiles, and paper artifacts sensitive to light exposure.

2. Museum Display Showcase Frame: Metal or Wood? Stainless Steel Ensures Stability

✅ High-Strength Stainless Steel Frame – Corrosion-resistant, rust-proof, and suitable for high-humidity environments, ensuring long-term stability.

✅ Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Alloy – Lightweight yet highly durable, ideal for large display cases requiring enhanced strength.

❌ Standard Wooden Frames – Prone to warping in humid conditions and may release formaldehyde and other harmful gases, making them unsuitable for long-term artifact storage.

📌 Best for: Ceramics, bronzes, and sculptures requiring stable structural support.

3. Interior Materials: Acid-Free and Eco-Friendly

✅ Acid-Free, Eco-Friendly Boards – Free from formaldehyde and acidic gases, preventing air pollutants from damaging artifacts.

✅ Microclimate Regulation Materials – Offer moisture control, ensuring a stable storage environment for sensitive exhibits.

📌 Best for: Ancient books, paintings, and textiles, protecting them from air pollution and discoloration.

4. Lighting System: Choose LED Cold Light to Prevent Heat Damage

✅ LED Intelligent Lighting System – Emits no UV or infrared rays, generates minimal heat, and prevents artifacts from thermal degradation caused by prolonged light exposure.

❌ Halogen & Fluorescent Lights – Produce excessive heat and UV rays, leading to oxidation, fading, and material brittleness.

📌 Best for: Calligraphy, silk artifacts, and ancient manuscripts that are highly sensitive to light exposure.

DG Display Showcase: 26 Years of Excellence in Museum-Grade Display Cases

As a leading museum display showcase manufacturer, DG Display Showcase has been dedicated for 26 years to crafting high-end, safe, and eco-friendly exhibition solutions using cutting-edge materials and technologies.

🔹 International-Standard Eco-Friendly Materials – Acid-free, formaldehyde-free, and completely safe.

🔹 Intelligent Temperature & Humidity Control – Precisely regulates the microenvironment to ensure long-term artifact stability.

🔹 Integrated Security System – Shock-resistant, anti-theft, and UV-blocking technology to provide the highest level of protection for precious exhibits.

Artifact protection is non-negotiable. Choosing a professional museum display case is a commitment to cultural heritage preservation.

📩 Contact DG Master of Display Showcase today to create the safest exhibition space for your artifacts!