(PPFA CLASS III)
Peterboro Whitecore is a high-performance decorative matboard designed for framers who want the clean, bright look of a non-yellowing white bevel, without the cost or chemical specifications of conservation-grade boards. With more than 220 references in color, texture, and size, it offers unmatched design flexibility across a wide range of framing applications.
KEY FACTS
1. Surface Papers
- Over 90% of references use the same conservation-grade pigmented facing papers as our conservation line
- Acid-free, lignin-free, and buffered against acid degradation
- Virgin fiber enhances tensile strength, enabling product cuttability
2. Core
- Pure white buffered fiber core, resistant to acid discoloration
- Optical brighteners ensure a consistently bright bevel
- Increased fiber density for cleaner cuts and smoother bevels
3. Backing Paper
- Conservation-grade virgin fiber backing used across all Whitecore products
- Buffered with calcium carbonate for acid protection
- Pigmented for color permanence, resistant to warping, tearing, and delamination
4. Overall Quality
Peterboro Whitecore maintains some of the highest specifications among PPFA Class III matboards, offering resistance to discoloration, reliable flatness, and consistent long-term performance for decorative framing.
At Peterboro Matboards, we are committed to excellence, with every product in our line meeting or exceeding the standards established by the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) for its respective category. The PPFA Comparative Matboard Standards set the industry’s most rigorous benchmarks for matboard quality and preservation, ensuring that materials meet strict criteria for protection and longevity.