With the new Dual Reflective Layer technology, Verbatims archival-grade DVD-R media delivers substantially higher durability than standard DVD-R discs and provides the same level of excellent read/write compatibility that users have come to expect from Verbatim media. For added protection against scratches and abrasion, the new archival-grade DVD-R media features Verbatim/MKMs innovative VideoGard technology. The VideoGard protective coating on the disc surface makes it 40 times more resistant to damage.