Digital BW, The Print

To sum up then, we have good reason to believe:

1) UV filtering can significantly minimize the fading of a print.
2) UV filtering is not the only display level variable that effects print
fading.
3) The overall light level and length of exposure is very important with
regard to image fading.
4)  Each type of framing glazing has unique visual properties.  For example,
regular glass has a green tint, and maximum UV filtering materials often
have a yellowish tint.
5)  If a paper and mat have optical brighteners, the spectrum of light
hitting the print, a combination of the light source and glazing material,
will effect how effective the optical brighteners will be, and how long they
last.
6) Reflections on the framing glazing can greatly hinder the enjoyment of
the print.
7) Reflections are effected by lighting, light sources in the display area,
and type of glazing.
8) Some types of glazing are much more durable to surface defects and easier
to clean than others, with regular glass being easy to clean and resistant
to scratches.
9) Some types of glazing, such as acrylic, are much more resistent to impact
or shock damage, important when shipping for example, than others.
10) The costs of glazing materials varies widely.


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