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Article #21: Recommended Uses for Matboard


 
Quality Matboard

Matboard Comparison Chart

Crescent Decorative (Regular) Matboard
Made of wood pulp paper neutralized with calcium carbonate to dramatically slow the potential damage caused by lignin breakdown and acid contamination.  Cream colored cores.  Read More.

 
Decorative Matboard®
Intended for
  • Decorative framing and general presentation
  • Open end reproductions
  • Posters and decorative art
  • Unsigned, easily reproduceable photographic prints
Crescent Rag Matboard
Core and backing paper made of acid-free, lignin-free cotton.  Wood pulp face paper neutralized with calcium carbonate to dramatically slow the potential damage caused by lignin breakdown and acid contamination.  Bleached white cores (except Antiquarians).
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Intended for
  • Valuable works of original art
  • Fine art prints, limited editions
  • Heirloom needleart
  • Signed, difficult to reproduce photography
Crescent Museum Rag 100
100% acid and lignin free.  Core, backing paper and face paper made of acid-free, lignin-free cotton.  Bleached white cores.  Top of the line.
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Intended for
  • Rare and antique documents
  • Items of historical importance



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