ACRYLITE® UV Filtering

Conservation ACRYLITE® acrylic sheet products offers museum-quality UV protection, and the beautiful clarity of the finest picture frame glazing, without the heaviness or breakability. It is a safer alternative at half the weight of glass, many times more resistant to impact, easier to handle, and more economical to ship.

ACRYLITE OP-3 sheet is pure protection from the irreversible effects of UV damage. It protects from both natural and artificial light. Continuously-manufactured ACRYLITE OP-3 sheet filters out 98% of damaging UV rays, protecting paper-borne artwork, prints and documents from fading, yellowing and brittling. ACRYLITE sheet’s UV protection is part of the structure of the sheet, it can’t scratch off!

ACRYLITE AR OP-3 sheet combines abrasion and chemical resistance with UV filtering. It protects art from UV light while protecting the acrylic from scratching and the abrasive effects of chemical cleaners. Easily cleaned with common household cleaners, it resists scratching and the dulling effects of alcohol and ammonia cleaners.

ACRYLITE OP-3 P-99 sheet offers UV protection with a matte finish for glare-free viewing and enduring enjoyment.

ACRYLITE OP-2 sheet is weatherable, offers superior light transmission, and filters out 98% of damaging ultraviolet rays. Guaranteed defect free, this cell cast sheet is easily fabricated. Edges can be mitered and cemented for strong nearly invisible joints. It can be thermoformed, cold-formed, screen printed and painted. ACRYLITE OP-2 sheet is used extensively for museum vitrines and for framing very large pieces of art. This product is also available with an abrasion and chemical resistant coating, ACRYLITE GAR OP-2 sheet, to minimize marring caused by public contact and frequent cleaning. Coating is available on two sides or one for economical savings.