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.
88lb. Polar Matte Greeting Cards Details & Information
Description
Description
At 15 mil thickness, 88lb. Polar Matte is the heaviest and thickest photo matte stock on the market today. Red River's Polar Matte 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 acid-free and its heavy 88lb. weight makes perfect for projects where you need prints to convey quality that you can feel.
15 mil super heavy card stock
handles extreme ink coverage with no warping
our finest photo matte grade coating
acid free coating and paper stock
ultra smooth, white surface
plain paper back
This paper works best with printers that have a specialty feed path such as the Canon PRO-100 and Epson P600. Feed one sheet at a time. You can use it in most Epson and Canon printers that feed from a top paper tray. Do not use this paper if your printer only feeds paper from a front load cassette. Read the Handling Guide for more information.
Ideal For:
Projects where you want a truly heavy and thick photo matte
Anyone who likes a subtle non-reflective finish
Neutral tone landscapes, B&W, low contrast images, artistic work
Graphic arts reproductions, posters, art reproductions
Good To Know:
Heaviest, thickest photo matte paper on Earth
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
Archival Grade paper
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Specifications
Specifications
Paper: 100% pure alpha cellulose base stock
Paper Weight: 88lb 330gsm
Thickness: 15 mil
Coating: Microporous photo matte coated
Color: Bright white
Optical Brighteners
: Yes
Paper Weight Comparison Scale
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88lb. Polar Matte Greeting Cards 330 GSM
75 GSM copy paper
230 GSM photo weight paper
360 GSM heavy stock weight
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88lb. 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?
This paper will require feeding one sheet at a time in most cases.
Love the weight and it would be perfect for postcards except that my EPSON ET 2760 just feeds it through without printing it.
It says in the specs that it's 15 mils thick but mine measured almost 18 mils (.018") and I think that's the problem since I have other paper that's 16 mils and it prints fine. (This is why I only gave 3 stars)
It comes in a really nice sturdy box which I appreciate since 50 sheets will probably last me a year or two.
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Best Greeting Cards
Tyler Gualdoni
11/13/2023
The 7 x 10 inch (folded size is 5 x 7 inches) greeting card paper is my absolute favorite for reproducing my watercolor artwork on cards. I really wanted something that was thick and lush and sturdy. I tried the 60 lb polar matte but I far prefer the 88 lb. I haven't had any issues printing on my Canon Pro 200, I just only feed about 6 sheets at a time. The inside of the cards is a slightly off-white color. You can feel the quality when you pick up the cards--it's a cut above. The colors are gorgeous, and the cards are very suitable for framing, so my customers can either send them out or keep them!
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An unfortunate upgrade from the old version
Cat
04/25/2023
The previous version of Polar Matte 88 (years ago) was slightly less thick and was perfect for greeting cards. I haven’t been able to make this one work. It’s too thick and the spines always crack. It’s not usable for my purpose and I unfortunately had to stop selling cards, which hurt my business. I wish they hadn’t changed it. As a stand-alone paper for prints or something else, it’s beautiful.
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Prints beautifully
Rebecca
11/17/2022
It took me a long time to find good quality postcard paper that wasn't super flimsy. Super sturdy and prints my artwork vividly! I have a canon pixma TR8600 and it worked really well. I only wish it was able to print both sides!
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Paper Jam
11/08/2022
I really loved the thickness of this paper, however each time I would attempt to print with it, it would jam my Espon xp-6100.
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Only Paper for Selling Art
Chin Fong
10/11/2022
I sell my art at comic conventions and I only use the 88lb Polar Matte in combination with OEM Cannon ink. Though I might be spending a bit on prints for an audience not familiar with high quality printing, I personally love the way it comes out and it reflects my digital art almost 100%.
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Excellent for reproducing limited edition signed prints
Michael Scammon
07/29/2022
I really love the 88# Polar Matte 11 x 14 for producing archival-quality giclée limited edition prints of my wife's artwork using an Epson P600 printer with Epson UltraChrome HD pigment-based photographic ink. Clean, crisp, sharp, excellent color rendition, on a nice heavier paper.
I've been quite pleased with all the products I've purchased from Red River, and I especially value the helpful tutorial videos on related 3rd party products such as Adobe Photoshop Elements. I have no reason to shop elsewhere.
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88 lb matte
Mel Stone
07/21/2022
I turn my photographs into postcards (get 4 on a 8.5 by 11 sheet)…
the 88-lb matte is the perfect weight,
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Best stock for art prints
Sasha
07/06/2022
love love love this paper. I always get hung up of paying for shipping so I wait until I nee to buy $150 worth of paper but its always worth it!!
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