Belatedly, I should mention that to wrap OS folded sheets individually I use kitchen freezer Glad Bags (N. American brand). The 2 litre capacity bag is dimensioned 17.7 x 33 cms. These do not have zips but are open ended and can be folded over and taped shut allowing for variations in size. There are many sizes and combinations. http://well.ca/products/glad-zipper-freezer-bags_16438.html There are also Ziploc bags with slider closers. http://www.ziploc.ca/en/products/bags/freezer-smart-zip.aspx I have no idea whether the plastic chemistry is stable and should be used for long term usage. iain Taylor Halifax, NS They come in different sizes but the On 28-Oct-11, at 9:31 AM, Infowire wrote: > Hi there > > I am about to start a process of putting some of my 2000+ maps into > a map chest. This will be laying horizontally. Would anyone be able > to advise me on the best way to break the maps into smaller chunks? > > I wondered about putting them into clear plastic folders but the > first company I spoke to didn't have anything suitable and it may > even be the wrong road to be going down. > > An alternative would be divders but I wouldn't want anything > abrasive on the maps. > > Thank you for your help > > Tim