In store, we stock the most popular shades in stock, however, to see all the colors available by special order, see the mat color specifier links below:

Decorative Grade Mats 
This economy line of matting is Non-conservation matboard that is buffered to a neutral pH.
RECOMMENDED FOR
• Decorative framing and general‑presentations
• Open end reproductions
• Posters and decorative art

Conservation Grade Mats
Alpha-Cellulose Matboard that is Acid-free and lignin-free.  Alpha-cellulose based matboards are suitable for conservation framing and as an alternative to non-conservation matting.  Meets conservation standards. Surface papers are pigmented for fade and bleed resistance. 
RECOMMENDED FOR:
• Fine art prints
• Limited editions
• Valuable documents
• Photography
 

Cotton Ragmats (Museum grade)
Cotton RagMat meets museum conservation standards as set by F.A.T.G. Made of strong cotton fibers, which are naturally acid-free and lignin-free. Cotton is time-tested. Cotton is annually renewable and environmentally friendly. Cotton RagMat is the only matboard guaranteed safe next to any artwork.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
• Valuable works of original art
• Surface papers are pigmented for fade and bleed resistance
• Items of historical importance
• Fine art prints, limited editions
• Valuable documents and photographs
• Heirloom needle art