TruLife® Acrylic
- 99% UV Protection, Abrasion Resistant, Anti-reflective, Anti-static, Chemical Resistant, Safety & Shatter Resistant
TruLife® Acrylic is Tru Vue’s specialized, single-sided anti-reflective acrylic engineered explicitly for face-mounting and direct-printing applications. It offers 99% UV protection, abrasion resistance, and anti-static properties. By capturing details with lifelike colors, incredible depth, and less than 1.5% light reflection when mounted, TruLife Acrylic provides the highest-resolution viewing experience for fine art photography, commercial signage, and modern wall decor.
Product Details
Features
- Virtually eliminates reflections when face/second surface mounted or directly printed
- Achieves the most vibrant colors, depth and clarity
- Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
- Anti-static properties repel dust on the viewing side
- Durable hard coat protects against scratches
- Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork
- Cleans like glass – no special acrylic cleaners needed on viewing side
- Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence
- American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Applications
- Face/Second Surface Mounting
- Direct Printing of Fine Art Photographs and Digital Images
- Signage – Exhibit & Wayfinding
- Branding, Corporate Images
- Wall Decor for Hospitality & Corporate Environments
- Point-of-Purchase & Retail Displays
- Customizable Dry Erase Marker Boards
Testing & Certifications
- Passes Photographic Activity Test (PAT) ISO 18916
- Meets ISO 18902 section 3.9
- <1.0E+12 Surface Resistivity (Ohms/square)
- Passes Outgassing Oddy Test
- Passes Humidity Resistance MIL-C-48497A para 4.5.3.2
- Passes RoHS Compliance ASTM B117-03
- Passes Corrosion Resistance (Salt Fog) ASTM B117-03 & B368-03 & B368-97
- Passes Coating Adhesion (Snap Tape) MIL-C-48497A para 4.5.3.1
- Passes Solubility MIL-C-48497A
- Accelerated Aging 2000 hours (~100 years) of Q-sun Xenon Arc Testing at exposure intensity of 100,000 lux properties remain unchanged
- Certifications
- Conservation Grade Protection
- ADA Compliant
Technical Info
- Substrate: UV Filter Acrylic with Abrasion Resistant hard coat on one side
- Coating: Single Sided Anti-Reflective
- Second Surface provides an uncoated surface for face mounting and direct printing
- Thickness: 3.0mm / .118″
- Maximum Size: 60″ x 120″ / 1524mm x 3048mm
- Reflection: <5% unmounted/ <1.5% mounted/direct printed
- Transmission: >98% mounted/direct printed (total)
- UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays
Who Is It For?
TruLife Acrylic is designed for commercial and artistic applications where stunning clarity, durability, and modern aesthetic are required. It is commonly selected by:
- Fine art photographers and high-end digital print labs.
- Signage and branding professionals (exhibit, wayfinding, point-of-purchase).
- Interior designers and architects outfitting hospitality or corporate environments.
- Fabricators creating customizable, high-end dry-erase marker boards.
Resources
Facts Specifications Sheets
English
Our collection of high-performance acrylic glazing meets your challenging aesthetic and conservation needs and provides alternatives to conventional glazing materials used for protecting and displaying works of art.
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Exhibition and Collections Brand Brochure
English
With over 50 years of proven protection and preservation, Tru Vue fine art acrylic and glass solutions are trusted by conservation and fine art professionals to protect and display the most celebrated works of art in the world.
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TruLife Sell Sheet
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ADA Compliance Notice
English
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Care and Handling Tips
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Custom Framing Product Portfolio Flyer
English
Coating removal and proper cementing are important steps in fabricating museum quality display cases using Optium® Acrylic Glazing. These fabrication guidelines provide guidance for achieving excellent joints using Optium Acrylic Glazing and solvent cements or polymerizable (two-part) adhesives.
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| Product | UV Protection |
Reflection | Light Transmission |
Thickness | Substrate | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TruLife® Acrylic | 99% conservation grade | <1.5% (mounted / printed) |
>98% | 3.0, 4.5, or 6.0 mm | Acrylic | Face/second surface mounting and direct printing of fine art, photography, signage, and wall decor where anti-reflective, abrasion-resistant, and anti-static properties are needed. |
| Optium Museum Acrylic® | 99% conservation grade | <1.5% | >98% | 3.0, 4.5, or 6.0 mm | Acrylic | Traditional conservation framing, shadowboxes, and static-sensitive materials requiring an airspace between the piece and the glazing for virtually invisible reflections. |
| Conservation Clear® Acrylic | 99% conservation grade | 8% | >92% | 3.0, 4.5, or 6.0 mm | Acrylic | Framing applications where lightweight, shatter-resistant UV protection is needed, but anti-reflective performance is not a priority. |
When Another Glazing Option May Be Better
TruLife® Acrylic is strictly engineered for face mounting and direct printing. Do not use TruLife Acrylic for traditional custom framing. If your artwork requires an airspace between the piece and the glazing (such as in shadowboxes, framing, pressure mounts or standard matting), Optium Museum Acrylic® is the required choice for achieving anti-reflective, conservation-grade protection.
TruLife® Acrylic FAQs
Can I use TruLife Acrylic for framing?
No. TruLife Acrylic is NOT anti-reflective in framing applications and will behave like an uncoated, UV filtering acrylic if used for framing. TruLife Acrylic is a single-sided, anti-reflective acrylic, specifically designed for face mount and direct print applications. Anti-reflective viewing only occurs when the artwork is face/second surface mounted or directly printed on the uncoated side; even the slight space of air between the artwork and the substrate when flush is significant enough to negate the anti-reflective performance.
Which side of TruLife Acrylic do I mount/print to?
TruLife is covered with a protective film masking on both sides, plus a product identification tape. The product identification tape will be labeled with “PRINT/MOUNT TO OPPOSITE SIDE” to identify the printable/mountable side. Do not remove the protective film or product identification tape before determining which side to print/mount. Do not print/mount to the anti-reflective side (the side with the blue protective film and product identification tape).
How does anti-reflective glass and acrylic reduce reflection?
The thin film coatings on Tru Vue anti-reflective glass and acrylic disrupt the energy contained in light waves causing them to flow out of sync. This disrupted wave pattern virtually eliminates all reflection from the acrylic surface.
What is non-glare glass and non-glare acrylic?
Non-glare picture framing glass is finished to diffuse reflected light. Non-glare acrylic is embossed to diffuse reflected light. Both processes also give the glass and acrylic surfaces a matte finish.
Why can't I use TruLife Acrylic for traditional framing?
TruLife Acrylic is a single-sided, anti-reflective product. Anti-reflective viewing only occurs when the artwork is face-mounted or directly printed onto the uncoated side. Even a slight airspace between the artwork and the substrate will negate the anti-reflective performance. For traditional framing, we recommend Optium Museum Acrylic®.
How do I know which side of TruLife Acrylic to print or mount to?
TruLife is covered with a protective film masking on both sides, along with product identification tape. The tape will clearly state ‘PRINT/MOUNT TO OPPOSITE SIDE’ to ensure you use the uncoated side for your artwork.
Is TruLife Acrylic shatter-resistant and safe for high-traffic areas?
Yes. TruLife Acrylic provides outstanding safety and shatter resistance, making it an ideal, ADA-compliant solution for hospitality, corporate environments, retail displays, and high-traffic public spaces.
Care & Handling
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