Originally Posted by
Jim Becia
I don't mean to step on any toes but the mat boards mentioned by Stephen are not archival in any sense. Both the cream core and white core mats will discolor over time, both in their cover sheet material and their bevel cut. I had a framing business for many years and know for a fact these mat boards are not archival. I can assure you the bevel cuts will turn yellow in a matter of years. If you want to stay archival, stick with Artcare by Bainbridge, Rag Mat by Crescent, or the offerings by Rising and there are a few others that slip my mind. These mats are will stand the test of time.
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