Matboard made of cotton fibers, which are naturally acid-free and lignin-free. Cotton is time-tested and naturally free of any chemicals or pollutants that would degrade matboard or artwork. Cotton is also an annually renewable resource, making it more environmentally friendly. Cotton rag matboard is the natural choice when the highest levels of matting are required for the display, protection and preservation of artwork.

GENERAL CONSERVATION SPECIFICATIONS
  • Facing papers exceed minimum standards for fade and bleed as set by F.A.C.T.S. and F.A.T.G.
  • pH 8.5 - 9.5
  • Buffered with calcium carbonate to an alkaline reserve of 3-5%
  • Meets Museum Standards as set by F.A.C.T.S. and F.A.T.G.

INTENDED USES
  • Valuable works of original art
  • Rare and antique documents
  • Items of historical importance
  • Fine art prints, limited editions
  • Valuable documents and photographs
  • Heirloom textiles

Matboard made of alpha-cellulose (wood pulp) fibers that have been chemically treated to eliminate the acids and lignins that can degrade the matboard and the artwork. Alpha-cellulose based matboards are suitable for minimum levels of conservation framing and as an alternative to non-conservation matting.

GENERAL CONSERVATION SPECIFICATIONS
  • Facing papers exceed minimum standards for fade and bleed as set by F.A.C.T.S. and F.A.T.G.
  • pH 8.5 - 9.5
  • Buffered with calcium carbonate to an alkaline reserve of 3-5%
  • Meets conservation standards as set by F.A.C.T.S. and F.A.T.G.
  • 4 ply thicknesses. Consult color chart for product specifics.

INTENDED USES
  • Fine Art Prints
  • Limited Editions
  • Valuable Documents
  • Photography

Please refer to Group-C: Accent Matboard, Group-D: Linen Matboard, Group-D: Suede Matboard, and Group-E: Floral Suede Matboard for matboard that meets these specififcations.

Group-C: Accent Matboard, is a 100% virgin alpha-cellulose white core with decorative printed surface papers.
Group-D: Linen Matboard and Group-D: Suede Matboard, are 100% virgin alpha-cellulose white core matboard with linen or suede surfaces offering unparalleled quality, color, texture and style.
Group-E: Floral Suede Matboard, textured suede surfaces on acid-free and lignin-free, pure white core for the most sophisticated and refined framing.

Made of wood pulp that is buffered with calcium carbonate to slow the damage caused by the acid and lignin. Over time, acid and lignin can degrade the matboard and the artwork.

GENERAL CONSERVATION SPECIFICATIONS
  • Buffered with calcium carbonate to an alkaline reserve of 3-5%

INTENDED USES
  • Decorative framing and general presentation.
  • Open ended reproductions.
  • Posters and decorative art.

Please refer to Group-A: Regular Matboard, Group-A: White Core Matboard, and Group-B: Black Core Matboard for matboard that meets these specififcations.

Group-A: Regular Core Matboard, with a light cream core, provides an unrivaled range of colors and textures.
Group-A: White Core Matboard, provides additional design benefits and astetics of a stay-white bevel.
Group-B: Black Core Matboard, adds the contrast and drama to your design that only a crisp black bevel can.