Acrylic Options

Why do you use acrylic instead of glass?

In short, it's the industry standard. UV-filtering acrylic is preferred among art sellers and galleries as it's lighter than glass, scratch-resistant, and shatter-resistant. It also provides more UV protection and has less glare than glass. 

• Filters up to 82-85% of UV rays.

• This is our default acrylic for the Core Collection.

Non-Glare Acrylic 

• Filters up to 82-85% of UV rays and reduces glare using a soft focus that can give a cloudy appearance.

• Not available for floated or shadowboxed frames.

• Recommended for: Artwork that will be hung directly across from windows or in a very bright space.

99% UV Acrylic

• Filters up to 99% of UV rays.

• This is our standard acrylic for the Black Label Collection.

• Recommended for: Artwork made from non-archival mediums that may be highly affected by exposure to sunlight. 

99% UV Non-Glare Acrylic

• Filters up to 99% of UV rays and reduces glare using a soft focus that can give a cloudy appearance.

• Not available for floated or shadowboxed frames.

• Recommended for: Artwork made from non-archival mediums that will be hung directly across from windows or in a very bright space.

Tru Vue Optium Acrylic

• Filters 99% of UV rays

• Anti-reflective, anti-static, and scratch-resistant 

• Museum-Quality

• Recommended for: Artwork valued at over $500, delicate or sensitive materials

No Acrylic

• Your frame will arrive without acrylic

• Exposes the artwork to the elements

• Recommended for: 2-D canvas or interactive art (such as scratch-off or color-in maps).