Where can I find technical information on the different types of mats?
For direct manufacturer information, go to the Crescent Cardboard website. Click on Products, then Crescent Product Information Guide. You will find a list of all Crescents mat boards, with links to the mats they currently distribute.

The following is an overview chart of our stock matboard:
* This chart applies to our stock matboard only. Non-stock matboard may vary.
Essentials Regular Black & White Core Conservation Ultra Thick
Quality Acid-free back & core Acid-free back & core Acid-free back & core Archival/ Museum Archival/ Museum
Thickness 4ply (1/16") 4ply (1/16") 4ply (1/16") 4ply (1/16") ~7ply (1/8")
Core Cream Cream Black/White White White/Black
Life Span 10-15 Years 10-15 Years 10-15 Years Lifetime Lifetime
Mfr. Crescent Crescent/Bainbridge Crescent Crescent Bainbridge
Used For Posters, inexpensive prints, volume matting Posters, photos, reproductions Posters, photos, reproductions Valuable, limited-edition, original, museum pieces Valuable, limited-edition, original, museum pieces
 
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