Includes all the features of Optium Museum Acrylic:

• Anti-reflective – optimizes the appearance while significantly reducing distracting reflections
• Anti-static – safe for friable materials and does not attract dust > see photo
• 99% UV protection – for displaying sensitive objects
• Abrasion resistant – 20x more protection than regular acrylic.
• Performs like anti-reflective glass. > see photo
• Lightweight – 50% lighter than glass

• Produced with cell cast acrylic
• Best optical clarity
• Greater surface hardness
• Easily fabricated

Click on Optium Spec Sheet below for more information.
Optium_Spec_Sheet.pdf

• Ideal for vitrines with invisible seams

Coating removal and proper cementing are important steps in fabricating museum quality display cases using Optium® Acrylic Glazing. Click on the documents below for tips and useful information for fabrication, handling, and storage:

Case Fabrication Guidelines

Tips and Useful Information for Handling & Storage

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

• Available in 2.3mm and 3.0mm thickness depending on sheet size
• Filters out 98% of harmful UV light rays
• Water-white colorless edge

• Any framing project that would benefit from lightweight acrylic and 98% UV protection

Handling

• Cotton gloves should be worn to minimize fingerprints and other particles.
• ACRYLITE sheets are covered with a protective white poly film on each surface. This film prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible. To remove the film, start at one corner or side and roll the film on to a scrap cardboard core or on to itself. The film should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Cleaning

• Use an acrylic cleaner and a clean damp cleaning cloth. Apply only light pressure, rinse with clean water, or a cleaner designed specifically for acrylic, and dry by blotting with a clean, damp cloth or chamois.
• Do not use dry or gritty cloths, they may cause surface scratches and create a static electric charge on the surface.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer to clean acrylic.
• Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
• Conservation Clear ACRYLITE acrylic sheet with Scratch Resistance can be cleaned with a common household glass cleaner.

Cutting

• Place ACRYLITE sheet on a clean, dust free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material Cutter “scribe & break” method to cut ACRYLITE sheet.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

• Available in 2.3mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm thickness depending on sheet size
• Lightweight, durable acrylic
• Water-white colorless edge

• Any framing project that would benefit from lightweight acrylic

Handling

• Cotton gloves should be worn to minimize fingerprints and other particles.
• ACRYLITE sheets are covered with a protective white poly film on each surface. This film prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible. To remove the film, start at one corner or side and roll the film on to a scrap cardboard core or on to itself. The film should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Cleaning

• Use an acrylic cleaner and a clean damp cleaning cloth. Apply only light pressure, rinse with clean water, or a cleaner designed specifically for acrylic, and dry by blotting with a clean, damp cloth or chamois.
• Do not use dry or gritty cloths, they may cause surface scratches and create a static electric charge on the surface.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer to clean acrylic.
• Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
• Conservation Clear ACRYLITE acrylic sheet with Scratch Resistance can be cleaned with a common household glass cleaner.

Cutting

• Place ACRYLITE sheet on a clean, dust free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material Cutter “scribe & break” method to cut ACRYLITE sheet.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

• Available in 2.3mm and 3.0mm thickness depending on sheet size
• Lightweight, durable acrylic
• Water-white colorless edge
• Provides glare-free enjoyment without UV protection

• Any framing project that would benefit from lightweight acrylic with glare reduction

Handling

• Cotton gloves should be worn to minimize fingerprints and other particles.
• ACRYLITE sheets are covered with a protective white poly film on each surface. This film prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible. To remove the film, start at one corner or side and roll the film on to a scrap cardboard core or on to itself. The film should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Cleaning

• Use an acrylic cleaner and a clean damp cleaning cloth. Apply only light pressure, rinse with clean water, or a cleaner designed specifically for acrylic, and dry by blotting with a clean, damp cloth or chamois.
• Do not use dry or gritty cloths, they may cause surface scratches and create a static electric charge on the surface.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer to clean acrylic.
• Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
• Conservation Clear ACRYLITE acrylic sheet with Scratch Resistance can be cleaned with a common household glass cleaner.

Cutting

• Place ACRYLITE sheet on a clean, dust free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material Cutter “scribe & break” method to cut ACRYLITE sheet.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

• Available in 2.3mm and 3.0mm thickness depending on sheet size
• Provides glare-free enjoyment with 98% UV protection
• Lightweight, durable acrylic
• Water-white colorless edge

• Any framing project that would benefit from lightweight acrylic with glare reduction and 98% UV protection

Handling

• Cotton gloves should be worn to minimize fingerprints and other particles.
• ACRYLITE sheets are covered with a protective white poly film on each surface. This film prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible. To remove the film, start at one corner or side and roll the film on to a scrap cardboard core or on to itself. The film should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Cleaning

• Use an acrylic cleaner and a clean damp cleaning cloth. Apply only light pressure, rinse with clean water, or a cleaner designed specifically for acrylic, and dry by blotting with a clean, damp cloth or chamois.
• Do not use dry or gritty cloths, they may cause surface scratches and create a static electric charge on the surface.
• Do not use glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, or lacquer to clean acrylic.
• Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
• Conservation Clear ACRYLITE acrylic sheet with Scratch Resistance can be cleaned with a common household glass cleaner.

Cutting

• Place ACRYLITE sheet on a clean, dust free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material Cutter “scribe & break” method to cut ACRYLITE sheet.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

• Available in 3.0mm
• Provides anti-static and anti-reflective protection with 93% UV protection
• Allows for easy handling – approximately 50% lighter than glass and shatter resistant
• Abrasion resistant - extends the service life
• Cuts like regular acrylic
• Cleans like Tru Vue glass products with ammonia-free cleaner.
• Click on Optium Spec Sheet below for more information. Optium_Spec_Sheet.pdf

• Ideal for pastels, charcoals, & static sensitive pieces.
• Large-scale framing projects – ideal for sizes under 40”x60”
• Shadowboxes
• Any artwork that would benefit from reflection-free viewing

Handling

• Cotton or nitrile rubber gloves should be worn to minimize finger-prints and other particles.
• Optium Acrylic® products are covered with a protective film masking on each surface. This masking prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible.
• To remove the masking, start at one corner and pull towards the opposite side of the sheet slowly and evenly without stopping.
• The masking should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Framing Practices for 40”x60” and larger

• To prevent bowing, twisting, and/or warping during framing, provide reinforcing support of the acrylic sheet during framing.

Cleaning

• Place the acrylic on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free or micro-fiber cloth to clean.
• Do not use coarse or abrasive cleaning agents or dirty cloths.
• Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
• Never spray cleaner directly on the acrylic.
• Do not use an acrylic cleaner on this product.

Cutting

3.0mm Optium Museum Acrylic® and Optium Acrylic®

• Place Optium on a clean, dust-free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint-free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material cutter “scribe and break” method.

6.0mm Optium Museum Acrylic

• Fabricate using a power saw with a saw blade specifically designed to cut acrylic. Contact us for saw blade recommendations.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

 
• Available in 3.0mm, 4.5mm, and 6.0mm thickness  
• Newly enhanced anti-reflective coating optimizes the appearance while significantly reducing distracting reflections to less than 1% at a 90 degree angle.  
• Anti-static protection that actually exceeds glass and dissipates 2000 times more static than regular acrylic, making it safe for friable materials and minimizing cleaning.  
• Abrasion resistant glazing offers 20x more protection than regular acrylic and resists minor scratches associated with frequent cleaning like anti-reflective glass. Can be re-used for traveling and temporary exhibits  
• Maximum UV protection filters up to 99% of damaging 300-380 nm UV rays so you can display sensitive objects.  
• Lightweight – 50% lighter than glass. Perfect for large items and display cases.  
• Gauges up to 4.5 mm can be cut like regular acrylic  
• Cleans like Tru Vue glass products, with ammonia-free cleaner.  
• Shatter-resistant, thermal insulating, and anti-static properties provide a secure and protected environment.  
• Click on Optium Spec Sheet below for more information. Optium_Spec_Sheet.pdf

 
• For virtually invisible glazing that will enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels of all types of artwork, including shadow boxes  
• For protecting valued, irreplaceable artwork against damage and fading caused by UV light  
• Ideal for oversized framing applications and static sensitive pieces, such as pastels and charcoals  
• When light weight, shatter and abrassion resistant glazing is essential for protection

Handling 

• Cotton or nitrile rubber gloves should be worn to minimize finger-prints and other particles.
• Optium Acrylic® products are covered with a protective film masking on each surface. This masking prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible
• To remove the masking, start at one corner and pull towards the opposite side of the sheet slowly and evenly without stopping.
• The masking should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.

Framing Practices for 40”x60” and larger

• To prevent bowing, twisting, and/or warping during framing, provide reinforcing support of the acrylic sheet during framing.

Cleaning 

• Place the acrylic on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free or micro-fiber cloth to clean.
• Do not use coarse or abrasive cleaning agents or dirty cloths.
• Spray an ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth and wipe the acrylic.
• Never spray cleaner directly on the acrylic.
• Do not use an acrylic cleaner (i.e., Brillianize) on this product.
• Do not buff scratches in this product as it may damage the anti-reflective coating.
• Abrasion-resistant properties prevent mild scratching, but not deep scratches. Cuts by hard objects cannot be repaired.

Cutting

3.0mm or 4.5mm Optium Museum Acrylic® and 3mm Optium Acrylic®

• Place Optium on a clean, dust-free work area.
• Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint-free felt.
• Use a Multi-Material cutter “scribe and break” method.

6.0mm Optium Museum Acrylic

• Fabricate using a power saw with a saw blade specifically designed to cut acrylic. Contact us for saw blade recommendations.
• Optium Acrylic Glazing should NOT be cut with a laser. The extreme heat can cause crazing, which may lead to delamination of the coating.

Storing Optium 

• Avoid storing in areas where condensation might occur.
• Use 2-ply rag board or pH neutral paper for interleaf during short-term storage.
• Stack sheets horizontally with the larger sheets at the bottom, or lean acrylic sheets at an angle of approximately 10 degrees to prevent bowing.
• Allow 24 hours for climatizing before exhibiting. Condensation will leave water spots on the anti-reflective coating.
• The masking should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time.
• Although Optium does not require a climate controlled environment for long-term storage, we recommend removing any protective film masking and use pH neutral paper to separate the parts.
• Optium is not effected by standard museum environments or normal warehouse temperatures, and can withstand extreme temperatures of minus 30 degrees F (-34 degrees C) to 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
• If storing framed pieces, please note that Optium expands and contracts, so allow for size variation in frame systems.
• Avoid shipping framed pieces horizontally as expansion/contraction of the sheet may cause vibration or rubbing against the surface of the artwork.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

 
• Blocks up to 45% of UV light  
• Allows over 90% of light transmission and less than 8% light reflection  
• 2.5 mm glass substrate

 
• Works well in any presentation hung in a controlled lighting environment  
• Can be used with any number of mats

Handling

 
• Glass should be handled with care.  To avoid injury cotton gloves should be worn.  
• Avoid dragging the lites of glass against one another when removing from the box.  
• Do not slide the lite of glass into place. Lift it up to adjust reposition.

Cutting

 
• Place a slip sheet or a non-slip matboard between the glass and the back of the wall cutter.  
• Score either side.  
• Keep the glass cutter clean of glass chips by brushing away fragments frequently with a horse hair brush.

Cleaning

All of Tru Vue glass products are clean and ready to use. If spot cleaning is needed use the following techniques:

 
• Place the glass on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.  
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. Tru Vue recommends using a micro-fiber cloth.  
• Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent overspray.  
• Press the cloth against the glass and clean in round, circular motions.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

 
• Etched matte-like finish to minimize glare and allows 89% light transmission  
• 2.5mm glass substrate

 
• Ideal for minimizing glare and reflection when UV protection is not a concern  
• Use on any framing project with up to two mats away from artwork without significant resolution loss

Handling

 
• Glass should be handled with care.  To avoid injury cotton gloves should be worn.  
• Avoid dragging the lites of glass against one another when removing from the box.  
• Do not slide the lite of glass into place. Lift it up to adjust reposition.

Cutting

 
• Place a slip sheet or a non-slip matboard between the glass and the back of the wall cutter.  
• Score either side  
• Keep the glass cutter clean of glass chips by brushing away fragments frequently with a horse hair brush.

Cleaning

All of Tru Vue glass products are clean and ready to use. If spot cleaning is needed use the following techniques:

 
• Place the glass on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.  
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. Tru Vue recommends using a micro-fiber cloth.  
• Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent overspray.  
• Press the cloth against the glass and clean in round, circular motions.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

 
• Achieves over 97% light transmission to enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels  
• Blocks up to 78% of UV light rays  
• 2.5mm glass substrate

 
• Ideal for reflection-free viewing when conservation grade UV protection is not a concern  
• To enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels

Handling

 
• Glass should be handled with care.  To avoid injury cotton gloves should be worn.  
• Avoid dragging the lites of glass against one another when removing from the box.  
• Do not slide the lite of glass into place. Lift it up to adjust reposition.

Cutting

 
• Place a slip sheet or a non-slip matboard between the glass and the back of the wall cutter.  
• Score either side  
• Keep the glass cutter clean of glass chips by brushing away fragments frequently with a horse hair brush.

Cleaning

All of Tru Vue glass products are clean and ready to use. If spot cleaning is needed use the following techniques:

 
• Place the glass on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.  
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. Tru Vue recommends using a micro-fiber cloth.  
• Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent overspray.  
• Press the cloth against the glass and clean in round, circular motions.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

 
• Blocks up to 99% of UV light rays  
• Meets ISO 18902 and passes ISO 18916, by providing at least 97% UV protection  
• Does not degrade or delaminate over time.  Tru Vue uses a proprietary inorganic, silica-based UV blocking coating, which is "baked" into the glass substrate producing a permanently bonded coating.  
• 2.5mm glass substrate

 
• Ideal for any framing application, if reflection-free viewing is not important.  
• For protecting art, photographs and other important personal keepsakes against damage and fading caused by UV light.  
• To provide fade protection for posters. The inks, papers and other materials used to create these prints are more likely to deteriorate at a faster pace than higher quality reproductions.

Handling

 
• Glass should be handled with care.  To avoid injury cotton gloves should be worn.  
• Avoid dragging the lites of glass against one another when removing from the box.  
• Do not slide the lite of glass into place. Lift it up to adjust reposition.

Cutting

 
• Place a slip sheet or a non-slip matboard between the glass and the back of the wall cutter.  
• Do not score the UV coated side. The inkjet printing stating "this side faces artwork" indicates the UV coated side.  
• Place the lite of glass in the wall unit with UV coated side toward the wall, facing the slip sheet or matboard.  
• Keep the glass cutter clean of glass chips by brushing away fragments frequently with a horse hair brush.

Cleaning

All of Tru Vue glass products are clean and ready to use. If spot cleaning is needed use the following techniques:

 
• Place the glass on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.  
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. Tru Vue recommends using a micro-fiber cloth.  
• Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent overspray.  
• Press the cloth against the glass and clean in round, circular motions.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

 
• Matte-like finish to minimize glare and allows 89% light transmission  
• Blocks up to 99% of UV light rays  
• Achieves over 97% light transmission to enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels  
• Meets ISO 18902 and passes ISO 18916, by providing at least 97% UV protection  
• Does not degrade or delaminate over time.  Tru Vue use a proprietary inorganic, silica-based UV blocking coating with a matte-finish, which is "baked" into the glass producing a permanently bonded coating.  
• 2.5mm glass substrate

 
• To minimize glare while protecting art, photographs and other important personal keepsakes against harmful UV light rays  
• Use on any framing project with up to two mats away from piece without significant resolution loss

Handling

 
• Glass should be handled with care.  To avoid injury cotton gloves should be worn.  
• Avoid dragging the lites of glass against one another when removing from the box.  
• Do not slide the lite of glass into place. Lift it up to adjust reposition.

Cutting

 
• Place a slip sheet or a non-slip matboard between the glass and the back of the wall cutter.  
• Do not score the UV coated side. The inkjet printing stating "opposite side faces artwork, score opposite side" is printed on the UV coated side.  
• Place the lite of glass in the wall unit with UV coated side toward the wall, facing the slip sheet or matboard.  
• Keep the glass cutter clean of glass chips by brushing away fragments frequently with a horse hair brush.

Cleaning

All of Tru Vue glass products are clean and ready to use. If spot cleaning is needed use the following techniques:

 
• Place the glass on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.  
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. Tru Vue recommends using a micro-fiber cloth.  
• Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent overspray.  
• Press the cloth against the glass and clean in round, circular motions.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.

 
• Reduces reflection by over 85% (to less than 1% of total light), the lowest possible reflection rating available with UV protection  
• Achieves over 97% light transmission to enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels  
• Blocks up to 99% of UV light rays  
• Meets ISO 18902 and passes ISO 18916, by providing at least 97% UV protection  
• Does not degrade or delaminate over time.  Tru Vue uses a proprietary inorganic, silica-based UV blocking coating, which is "baked" into the glass producing a permanently bonded coating.  
• 2.5mm glass substrate

 
• For virtually invisible glazing that will enhance colors, brightness and contrast levels of all types of artwork, even posters  
• For protecting valued diplomas or irreplaceable artwork against damage and fading caused by UV light  
• Ideal for framing applications including shadow boxes, multiple mat or deep framing projects

Handling

• Glass should be handled with care.  To avoid injury cotton gloves should be worn.
• Avoid dragging the lites of glass against one another when removing from the box.
• Do not slide the lite of glass into place. Lift it up to adjust reposition.

Cutting

• Place a slip sheet or a non-slip matboard between the glass and the back of the wall cutter.
• Do not score the UV coated side. The inkjet printing stating "this side faces artwork" indicates the UV coated side.
• Place the lite of glass in the wall unit with UV coated side toward the wall, facing the slip sheet or matboard.
• Keep the glass cutter clean of glass chips by brushing away fragments frequently with a horse hair brush.

Cleaning

All of Tru Vue glass products are clean and ready to use. If spot cleaning is needed use the following techniques:

• Place the glass on a clean, non-abrasive surface for cleaning.
• Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the glass. Tru Vue recommends using a micro-fiber cloth.
• Spray a small amount of ammonia-free cleaner onto the cloth. Spraying on the cloth will prevent overspray.
• Press the cloth against the glass and clean in round, circular motions.

To order the Optium^® Acrylic Glazing Sample Kit, please complete and submit the form below.