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Select a standard sheet size above, compare all tiers in our Master Tru-Vue® Acrylic Collection, or work 1-on-1 with our framing specialists on our Personal Acrylic Glazing Consultation Service Page.
Tru-Vue® Conservation Clear® Acrylic — 99% UV Archival Sunscreen
Blocking 99% of destructive ultraviolet light wavelengths (300nm to 380nm) while maintaining crystal-clear optical transmission, Tru-Vue® Conservation Clear® is the gold-standard archival barrier for university diplomas, autographed memorabilia, family photographs, and fine art prints.
The Collector's Story: Why Live Signatures & Pigments Fade Without 99% UV Protection
Have you ever seen a framed university diploma where the school president's ink signature has vanished, or a signed baseball jersey where the Sharpie autograph turned pale brown? That chemical destruction is called UV photolysis—caused by invisible ultraviolet rays from ordinary household windows and fluorescent lights.
Tru-Vue® Conservation Clear® 99% UV Acrylic stops UV photolysis in its tracks. It is our #1 most specified glazing at our Farmingdale, NY studio—delivering true museum-grade UV protection without changing the color or sharpness of your artwork.
Compare All 4 Tru-Vue® Acrylic Sheets & Our Personal Consultation Service
Every Tru-Vue® sheet is 50% lighter and 20x more shatter-resistant than glass. Compare all 4 tiers in our Master Acrylic Collection, or work 1-on-1 with our framers via our Personal Acrylic Selection Service:
Optium Museum Acrylic®
99% UV block + virtually invisible (<1.6% camera-lens optical reflection) + anti-static (safe for pastels/charcoal) + abrasion resistant.
Conservation Anti-Reflective
99% UV block paired with a micro-etched matte reflection-control surface that diffuses harsh window and spotlight glare.
Conservation Clear® 99% UV
Blocks 99% of harmful indoor and outdoor UV rays with crystal-clear water-white optical transmission to halt fading.
Premium Framing Grade
Shatterproof, lightweight water-clear optical upgrade over heavy, green-tinted picture frame glass for everyday framing.
Conservation Chemistry & Artwork Pairing Protocols
- 1. University Diplomas & Professional Licenses: Protects fugitive fountain-pen and marker signatures alongside parchment paper. Read Diploma Framing: Preserving Your Greatest Achievement.
- 2. Autographed Sports Jerseys & Memorabilia: Blue and black Sharpie autographs fade rapidly under room light without 99% UV filtration. Read Jersey Framing: The Anatomy of a Museum Mount.
- 3. Vintage & Family Photography: Prevents 1970s–1990s chromogenic color shifts and silver gelatin yellowing.
- 4. Watercolors, Giclées & Limited-Edition Prints: Pair with our Crescent Select® 4-Ply Acid-Free Mats and Acid-Free Foamboard for a complete 100-year conservation package.
Conservation Clear has a smooth, glossy surface just like clear glass. If your frame hangs opposite a bright sunny window where mirror reflections are distracting, step up to Conservation Anti-Reflective (Non-Glare) or virtually invisible Optium Museum Acrylic®—or consult us directly on our Personal Acrylic Glazing Service Page.
