Polar Matte 230

Formerly: 60lb. Polar Matte

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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.

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. ...continue reading below

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Item	Size	Count Qty.	Each	Price
1877 Deals	4"x6"	100	$0.12	~~$20.55~~$12.33
1878	5"x7"	100	$0.22	$21.55
1897	8"x10"	100	$0.44	$43.95
1896	8"x10"	200	$0.38	$75.60
1870	8.5"x11"	50	$0.53	$26.60
1891	8.5"x11"	100	$0.46	$46.05
1895	8.5"x14"	50	$0.57	$28.30
1882	9"x13"	50	$0.63	$31.35
1889	12"x12"	50	$0.81	$40.65
1875	11"x14"	50	$0.86	$42.80
1875-200	11"x14"	200	$0.73	$146.75
1871	11"x17"	50	$0.88	$43.95
1872	13"x19"	50	$1.08	$54.05
1886	16"x20"	25	$2.21	$55.25
1873	17"x22"	25	$2.45	$61.20
1876	17"x25"	25	$2.49	$62.35
1890	8.5"x25"	25	$1.93	$48.30
1884	6"x38"	30	$1.91	$57.30
1881	13"x38"	15	$4.30	$64.45
1888	17"x100'	3" Core	$0.42*	$59.10
1883	24"x100'	3" Core	$0.41*	$81.55
1898	36"x100'	3" Core	$0.41*	$124.05
1893	44"x100'	3" Core	$0.41*	$151.40
1899	24"x60'	2" Core	$0.40*	$47.95

* Price per square foot for rolls.

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Polar Matte 230 Details & Information

Description

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

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* Always display inkjet prints under glass, plastic or in a book for maximum print life.

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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Paper Weight Comparison Scale

80 160 240 320 400

Polar Matte 230 230 GSM

75 GSM
copy paper

230 GSM photo
weight paper

360 GSM heavy
stock weight

20 40 60 80 100 120

Polar Matte 230

20lb
copy paper

60lb photo
weight paper

96lb heavy
stock paper

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 / cotton art over 59lb.) may not feed consistently in HP printers. Always test a paper via our sample kit selection before making a significant purchase.

Printer Settings

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Suggested Uses

Use this paper for:

Photo printing
Portfolio production
Books
Calendars
Greeting cards

Stunning color and clarity!

I have an Epson 3800 printer and used the Polar Matte double sided 17 x 25 for the first time. It is glorious! At first I thought it would not lay flat, but given enough time to rest, it finally did. I am very pleased with the quality overall, and the fast service from Red River. Just wish my mats would hurry up and arrive so I can start using this fabulous paper in production.

Verified Buyer

Susan Neves - Mar 05, 2011

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Carl Juste

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"Red River 60lb. Polar Matte produces the right balance of contrast and detail even with an image captured at an extremely high ISO setting. Polar Matte gives me the results I need under extreme lighting conditions."

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Polar Matte 230 Reviews

Rating Chart 4.9 749 Reviews

Beautiful

Susan Coppola, Apr 30, 2026

Beautiful, consistent results everytime I reprint a card file of my husbands paintings. Paper, envelope and clear sleeves. I can count on the products I've purchased from Red River.

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Ginny Burdick, Apr 29, 2026

I have used the polar matte for years to print my notecards, and they have been fantastic. The cards come out beautiful and sell very well because of the high quality feel of the paper.

Beautiful paper

Kylie Coonse, Apr 28, 2026

This paper is exactly what I need to print my photos used in my mixed media art.

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