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I am very pleased with the quality of your 60lb. Polar Matte. I've printed several art prints and the end product is always, excellent.
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MGBarr - Apr 18, 2022
Product Name Change
60b. Polar Matte is now Polar Matte 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
60b. Polar Matte is now Polar Matte 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
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Polar Matte Rolls 230 Details & Information
Description
Product Name Change
60b. Polar Matte is now Polar Matte 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
60b. Polar Matte is now Polar Matte 230. The same paper - new name. We are changing names to reflect the metric weight instead of pound weight. You will see this change throughout our product line.
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Red River Paper Polar Matte sets a high standard for professional photo matte printing. From its finely tuned coating to its premium base stock, Polar Matte is a go-to choice when image quality matters. The soft white surface offers excellent ink holdout, while its 230gsm weight gives prints a substantial, high-end feel, ideal for portraits, greeting cards, and exhibition-quality photo work.
Polar Matte excels with landscapes, black-and-white photography, artwork, design, and more. Its non-reflective surface eliminates glare, allowing fine details and tonal transitions to take center stage.
Benefits:
- Bright white tone delivers strong contrast and clean highlights
- Produces bold color with smooth tonal transitions
- Non-reflective matte surface keeps attention on image detail
Ideal for:
- Anyone who likes the subtle non-reflective matte finish
- Portraits, B&W photography, landscapes, and more
- Graphic arts reproductions, posters, art reproductions
- Any inkjet printer
Good To Know:
- Ultra smooth, non-reflective surface
- Bright white tone
- Compatible with both dye and pigment inks
- Acid-free base stock and coating
- Plain paper back with no logos or markings, suitable for text printing
* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.
Specifications
Specifications
Compatible with aqueous and latex inks. Not designed for solvent or UV.
- Paper Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
- Thickness: 10 mil
- Surface: Smooth matte
- Printable: Photo and art quality on one side. Back is plain paper suitable for text and light graphics.
- Coating: Microporous photo matte coated
- Color: Bright white
- Type: 100% alpha cellulose base stock
- Back: No markings or logos
- Optical Brighteners? Yes
- Roll Specs
- Core: 3"
- Outside Diameter: 5"
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Compatibility
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?
Compatible with aqueous and latex inks. Not designed for solvent or UV.
- Epson: Yes
- Canon: Yes
- HP: Yes
* Heavy papers (usually matte /art over 59lb.) may not feed consistently in HP printers. Always test a paper via our sample kit selection before making a significant purchase.
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Cathy Hasty, Sep 10, 2026
I got great prints-best ever from pic taken on my phone of my art. Very pleased.
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