Matboard Options
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We hope that this at-a-glance matboard guide will help you determine the right quality mats for your project. If you are unfamiliar with any of the terms listed here please consult our matboard terminology chart.
| Product | Archival Quality | Recommended Media | Recommended Mounting/Backing Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Alpharag Mats, Crescent Rag Mats-solid color throughout in Alpharag. Alpharag available in 8 & 4 ply thicknesses. | 100% cotton, naturally acid and lignin free. "Museum Quality" slows art and paper degradation. Fade and bleed resistant. | Original works, high-end limited editions, rare or antique documents. Any item requiring permanent presentation. | Bainbridge acid free foam core, Bainbridge archival mountboard. |
| Bainbridge Alphamats, Artique-crisp white bevel with colored surface paper. Some available with black core, 6 and 4 ply thicknesses. Artique available in 8 ply solid core. | Archival, slows art and paper degradation, neutralizes acid by-products. Fade and bleed resistant. | Originals, limited editions, photographs, rare or antique documents. Any item requiring permanent presentation. | Bainbridge acid free foam core, Bainbridge archival mountboard. |
| Bainbridge & Crescent Paper Mats-off white bevel with decorative surface paper. Some available in black and bright white core. Available in 4 ply only. | Not archival. Core is buffered to a pH neutral state. Lignin will eventually break down and may cause acid burn which causes yellow and brown stains on mat and art. | Open edition reproductions, posters, decorative framing and general presentation. | Bainbridge standard foam core, 2UB, 4UB, adhesive mountboard, adhesive foam core. |
| Canterbury Paper Mats-off white bevel with decorative surface paper. Available in 4 ply only. | Not archival. Surface paper is buffered to a pH neutral state. The core material is not treated and remains acidic by nature. | Open edition reproductions, posters, decorative framing and general presentation. | Bainbridge standard foam core, 2UB, 4UB, adhesive mountboard, adhesive foam core. |
