DVD Storage

There are many ways to store DVD or Digital Video Discs. However, before settling on a storage solution you have to consider various aspects like storage space, protection, organization, materials, preservation of all content, archival properties, ergonomics, Eco friendliness etc. The DVD Storage Solutions from DiscSox are the most comprehensive ones out there.

Storage Space

The most efficient way is to remove all the content from the the original DVD packaging and store the components in a DVD storage sleeve. By using sleeves, the required DVD Storage space is reduced by about 70% which provides significant savings. Read more...

DVD Protection

The material sleeves are made of is extremely important because it comes into direct contact with the playing surface and the printed surface of the DVD. Sliding a DVD out of a DVD storage sleeve rubs the disc surfaces against the sleeve material and can leave micro scratches on the DVD. Micro scratches can impair the quality of the play back and worst case make the DVD unplayable. Read more....

Storage Materials

Any material that comes into direct contact with the DVD has to be chemically inert. Materials like Vinyl use plasticizers to soften the vinyl. But softener agents migrate out of the vinyl over time and can penetrate the DVD. These chemicals can dissolve the print on the DVD and make the surface sticky. In some cases these chemicals eat through the polycarbonate of the disc and can destroy the DVD. Read more....

DVD Organization

An important aspect of any DVD storage solution is how it will allow you to organize a large collection.

Typically DVDs are organized alphabetically and/or by genre. Read more....

DVD Storage Ergonomics

Besides protecting the discs and minimizing storage space, a DVD storage solutions has to be ergonomically correct and efficient. That means the DVD has to be accessible quickly and easily. Read more....

DVD Storage Ecology

Selecting an environmentally friendly DVD Storage solution is the responsible choice to make. Materials like vinyl should be avoided because of potential health risks (the EPA classified vinyl as a "probable human carcinogen". Read more....