Papers with the Archival designtation can take many forms. They can be glossy, matte, canvas, or an artistic product. These papers are acid free, lignin free and can be made of virgin tree fiber (alpha cellulose) or 25-100% cotton rag. They are likely to have optical or fluorescent brightening agents (OBAs) - chemicals that make the paper appear brighter white. Presence of OBAs does not indicate your image will fade faster. It does predict a slow change in the white point of your paper, especially if it is displayed without UV filter glass or acrylic.
Archival Grade Summary
Numerous papers - made from tree or cotton content
Acid and lignin free base stock
Inkjet coating layer acid free
Can have OBAs in the base or the coating
Photobase Coating Acidity
Photobase resin coated (RC) inkjet papers always have a slightly acidic coating. The acid content (pH 6.8) makes instant ink drying possible. The level of acid content is not high enough to affect print stability over time.
The base stock of all Red River inkjet papers are acid free.
60lb. Polar Matte Greeting Cards Details & Information
Description
Description
60lb. Polar Matte single-sided raises the bar for imaging excellence. This paper brings you professional quality in every sense of the meaning - from the coating to the base stock, Polar is the go-to photo matte when you want the best. Polar features a beautiful soft white printing surface with outstanding ink holdout capabilities. Polar Matte is totally acid-free and its heavy 60lb. weight makes it desirable for all high-quality photo imaging including portraits and greeting cards. Polar's lack of surface reflection means that details are the primary focus of the print.
Ideal for:
Anyone who likes the subtle non-reflective matte finish
Landscapes, B&W, low contrast images, artistic work
Graphic arts reproductions, posters, art reproductions
Any inkjet printer
Good to know:
Ultra smooth, non-reflective surface
Bright white tone
Universally compatible with dye and pigment inks
Acid free base stock. Acid free coating.
There are no markings or logos on the back
Back of this product is plain paper, suitable for text printing
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Specifications
Specifications
Paper: 100% alpha cellulose base stock
Paper Weight: 60lb / 230gsm
Thickness: 10mil
Coating: Microporous photo matte coated
Color: Bright white
Optical Brighteners: Yes
Grade: Archival
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
80160240320400
60lb. Polar Matte Greeting Cards 230 GSM
75 GSM copy paper
230 GSM photo weight paper
360 GSM heavy stock weight
20406080100120
60lb. Polar Matte Greeting Cards
20lb copy paper
60lb photo weight paper
96lb heavy stock paper
Compatibility
Is this paper compatible with your printer's ink?
All products are compatible with aqueous inks. Not designed for solvent, latex or UV.
Epson Photo (dye inks): Yes
Epson UltraChrome (pigment): Yes
Epson DuraBrite Ultra (pigment): Yes
Canon: Yes
Canon Lucia (pigment): Yes
HP: Yes*
Lexmark: Yes
Kodak: 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.
Printer Settings
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This paper seriously blows me away, especially after trying cheaper papers from Amazon! Believe me! It is worth EVERY CENT. My cards on the Amazon paper were so dull but with this paper, they are bright, beautiful, and look just like the artwork! I am so thankful I found this company; you better believe I will buy more!
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Best paper 'ever!'
Clareene Forbes
10/03/2023
I have been using Red River papers for several years now. Quality can't be beat. I use a lot of color in my projects and bright clear colors are a must. Ordering is simple too and delivery is quick. Also I like that papers are delivered in heavy lidded boxes...Keep up the good work!
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Polar matte is so good for cards
Mimi
09/13/2023
We like the River Linen but the Polar Matte is our go-to for greeting card stock. We print for several clients and were very pleased to be able to get square stock as well. The colors are wonderful, especially for a matte surface. The feel is smooth and thick without being too heavy. Just love it!
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Beautiful Paper
Veronica Minsky
08/16/2023
I love the way my art work looks on this paper. The polar matte finish adds a beautiful polish to my work. I have been using this paper for about a year and it is quickly becoming my go to paper.
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Great Paper for Printing Notecards
Nita Winter
06/26/2023
I love this paper for printing notecards. As conservation photographers, my husband, Rob Badger, and I used to use the Green recycled paper stock. We're sorry it isn't available anymore but this is a great alternative and our customers love the quality of our cards. We love that we can easily print specific cards when they are running low, create new ones and try them out. We never waste money, or materials, by ordering quantities of cards that may not sell. The profit margin using this paper is great. We offer over 30 different notecards at our live events and pop-ups, when we are promoting and selling our 12 time award-winning coffee table book, "Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change." wildflowerbooks.com
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Beautiful Results for Printing your Artwork
Trena Brannon
05/25/2023
I create greeting cards from my artwork. I love how polar matte captures my artwork's vivid colors and details!
I have a Canon-Pro 200 and print from Photoshop. I found the best settings for me are:
Printer: Canon-Pro 200 WIFI (depends on your setup)
Color Management: Printer Manages Colors
Printer Options
- Color Matching-Canon color matching
- Quality & Media - Media Type: Matte Photo (also Matte selected on Canon paper settings), Print Quality-High
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Amazing Capture on Black Ink
Dana
05/02/2023
I print black and white illustrations on an inkjet Epson and this paper gives the richest black out of any paper I've tried. It looks like velvet. In addition to the color hold, the fine details don't bleed at all. Everything looks crisp and amazing. I was ecstatic when I tried this paper - I can't express enough how deep the black is on the Polar Matte. This paper makes me feel proud to put my name on my art.
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Wonderful paper for Black and White
John Hansen
03/04/2023
It's a pleasure to use the 60lb Polar Matte paper on my Canon Pixma 200. I especially like it for b&w.
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Fantastic Paper!!!
Tracey Gurley
02/15/2023
I absolutely LOVE this paper. It makes the color pop on my Epson printer. ❤️😍
Red River Paper is a phenomenal company to do business with. They are helpful and ship your order quickly!!
I can’t say enough nice things about them and their papers!!
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Red River Paper offers volume discounts on our inkjet papers to help you save money.
Discounts apply to inkjet papers, rolls, note cards, and envelopes.
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