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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.
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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Polar Matte 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.
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 / 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
Available in Greeting Card Sizes.
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Polar Matte 230 Reviews
Rating Chart 4.9 760 Reviews
High Quality Paper for Large Format Printing
Carla Brennan, Jun 28, 2026
I am a newbie at printing my art on a large format printer. I can use single sheets or rolls. Having the ability to get sample papers to try on the printer is important for me. Their website provides detailed information on all the sizes and roll diameters of their material. My printer has specific limitations on what it can and can’t print. Customer support has been extremely helpful If I have an issue with the paper or canvas roll settings. They test their paper on all brands of printers and know exactly how to solve printer paper/ canvas issues on my specific printer. The art prints on the paper and canvas are stunning. Red River is the best!
Excellent Card Stock
Howard Ragin, Jun 23, 2026
I wanted to create a series of cards from a trip to Italy. During the trip I took numerous photos of unique doors. I've had these images for several years and hadn't decided what to do with them. Then I thought these would make a great set of cards. The result is 15 cards in the current group (see example). The Polar Matte provided a wonderful surface for these images. The print result was terrific.
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Excellent Matte Paper
Sam Elkind, Jun 08, 2026
Polar Matte is an excellent, bright based paper that takes ink very well. It yields excellent tonal range and solid blacks. I have used this for most of may work for a few years.
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