| Bainbridge® Matboard Range Overview |
| Product |
Composition |
32x40 |
Oversized/ other size |
Total skus |
Description |
Product Cateory |
When to Use |
| Artcare™ |
| Bainbridge® Alpharag® Artcare™ |
100% virgin cotton pulp with Artcare technology zeolite |
36 |
15 |
51 |
100% cotton rag fiber board. Solid color throughout. Considered to be highest level of preservation matboard. Composed of equal layers (plies) of same material. Range includes 1, 2, 4 and 8 ply configurations. Alpharag contains Artcare technology. 100% Preservation Quality |
Premium Preservation |
Use when the best available preservation protection is desired. Artcare™ mats actively protect artwork from air-borne pollutants and acids generated within the frame. Artcare™ mats will not harm artwork, and will not fade, bleed or yellow over time. BEST CHOICE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY and IRREPLACEABLE images |
| Bainbridge® Alphamat® Artcare™ |
100% virgin alphacellulose pulp surface,core, back. Artcare technology zeolite |
268 |
36 |
304 |
Archival colored and/or textured surface on white Preservation Quality core Specialty products may feature colored cores or specialty surfaces. All components are bleed and fade resistant, pH of 8.5, contain alkaline buffer of 3-5% calcium carbonate, contain no optical brighteners and are made from 100% virgin alpha cellulose fiber. Alphamat contains Artcare technology. 100% Preservation Quality |
Premium Preservation |
| Bainbridge® Artcare™ Essentials |
100% virgin alphacellulose pulp surface, core, back. Artcare technology zeolite |
37 |
6 |
43 |
100% virgin alpha cellulose fiber board. Made of equal plies of same color material. Essentials contain Artchare technology. 100% Preservation Quality. |
Premium Preservation |
| Basics™ |
| Bainbridge® Museum Basics™ |
100% virgin cotton pulp. Does not incorporate Artcare technology |
6 |
2 |
8 |
|
Traditional Conservation |
Use when standard passive conservation protection is desired, at the best available industry price. Basics™ mats will not harm artwork and will not fade, bleed or yellow over time. |
| Bainbridge® Conservation Basics™ |
100% virgin alphacellulose pulp surface, core, back. Does not incorporate Artcare technology |
74 |
30 |
104 |
Conservation quality colored surface on white conservation quality core. Range includes conservation quality black core and double thick references. All components are bleed and fade resistant, pH of 8.5, contain alkaline buffer of 3-5% calcium carbonate, contain no optical brighteners and are made from 100% virgin alpha cellulose fiber. Traditional Conservation Quality |
Traditional Conservation |
| Bainbridge® Basics™ Solids |
100% virgin alphacellulose pulp surface, core, back. Does not incorporate Artcare technology |
6 |
2 |
8 |
100% alpha cellulose fiber board. Made of equal plies of same color material. Traditional Conservation Quality |
Traditional Conservation |
| Fabrics & Textures |
| Fabric & Texture |
Fabric and textured surface. Non archival surfaces. Alphamat core and back. Do not incorporate Artcare technology |
132 |
11 |
143 |
Highly decorative non preservation quality surface on conservation quality core board. Bainbridge Fabrics include suedes, silks, rayons, linens, etc. Textures include non wovens like rice paper, metallics, dimensional materials,etc. Recognized for trend-forward styles and exceptional quality |
Fabric & Texture |
Use when unique design-oriented styles are desired to best enhance artwork, with the additional security of conservation quality core. |
| Bainbridge® Basics™ Fabrics |
Suede and New Threads assortment. Alphamat core and back |
20 |
13 |
33 |
Curated range of best selling colors in Suedes and New Threads, featuring Alphamat core and backing. Value price, identical quality to standard Bainbridge Fabrics |
Fabric & Texture |
Use when the traditional looks of Suede and New Threads coupled with the lowest industry price are best for the job |
| Decorative Non-Archival |
| Bainbridge® Novacore™ |
Non archival paper surface on non archival white core with recycled fiber and optical brighteners. Archival backing |
63 |
5 |
68 |
Decorative white core non-conservation quality board. Includes Formals. All components are acid-free and non-archival. |
Non Archival Decorative |
Use for posters and prints that are not valuable and/or are replaceable. Good choice for temporary exhibits and presentations |
| Bainbridge Papermat |
Non archival paper surface on non archival pulp core with recycled fiber and groundwood. Archival backing |
71 |
6 |
77 |
Decorative cream core non-conservation quallity board. Includes Black by Bainbridge. All components are acid-free and non-archival. |
Non Archival Decorative |
Use for posters and prints that are not valuable and/or are replaceable. Good choice for temporary exhibits and presentations. The most economical matting choice |