Anti-reflective glass
Artglass AR 70 — Anti-Reflective Picture Framing Glass
The accessible upgrade from regular glass.
- Reflection under 1% — from ~8% on regular glass
- 70% UV block — vs 20–45% for ordinary glazing
- Low-iron substrate, light transmission ~98%
- Cuts with regular tools, from either side
In stock in Mārupe: 1000 × 1600, 1100 × 1600, 1200 × 1600 mm (2 mm) — ships immediately. Other sizes from the Groglass factory, typically 1–2 weeks.
- Thickness
- 2 / 3 mm
- Reflection
- ≤ 1%
- Transmission
- ~98%
- UV protection
- > 70%
Artglass AR 70 is where most framing customers first see the difference: reflections virtually eliminated, colours true, detail sharp. It is the accessible entry into anti-reflective glazing — a dramatic upgrade from regular glass at a price point that works for everyday framing.
The low-iron substrate guarantees true colours, while the invisible magnetron-sputtered coating cuts reflection to around 1% — compared to roughly 8% for regular or anti-glare glass. Its 70% UV block is a significant improvement over the 20–45% protection of ordinary glazing.
Appreciated worldwide for its consistent quality and elegant green residual reflection, AR 70 cuts and frames exactly like regular glass, from either side.
Technical data
Specifications
| Substrate | Low-iron glass |
|---|---|
| Light reflection | ≤ 1% |
| Light transmission | ~98% |
| UV protection | > 70% |
| Thickness | 2 / 3 mm |
| Maximum sheet size | 2250 × 3302 mm (88.5″ × 130″) |
| Residual reflection colour | Neutral green |
| Shatter resistance | No |
| Standards | ISO 1096-2 Class A · ISO 18916 |
Applications
Best for
- Reproducible artworks and photography
- Posters, prints and commercial reproductions
- Everyday framing and family photos
- Displays in environments with minimal UV exposure
In the workshop
Cutting & handling
- Coated on both sides — score and cut from either side with regular glass tools.
- Frame with either side facing the artwork.
- Clean with ammonia-free glass cleaner and a soft microfiber cloth.
Complete illustrated guidelines, including cleaning and storage, are on the downloads page. Clean with ammonia-free glass cleaner and a soft microfiber cloth.
Compare
Against the rest of the range
| Property | AR 99 Water White | Lifetime Acrylic | AR 70 | AR 92 | AR 99 Protect | UV 99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate | Low iron | Hard-coated acrylic | Low iron | Low iron | Laminated low iron | Float glass |
| UV protection | 99% | ~99% | > 70% | ~92% | Up to 100% | 99% |
| Light reflection | ≤ 1% | ≤ 1.1% | ≤ 1% | ≤ 1.2% | ≤ 1% | ~8% |
| Light transmission | ~98% | ~98% | ~98% | ~98% | ~97.5% | ~89% |
| Thickness | 2 mm | 3 / 4.5 / 6 mm | 2 / 3 mm | 2 / 3 mm | 4.4 / 6.4 mm | 2 mm |
| Shatter resistance | — | ✓ Yes | — | — | ✓ Yes | — |
| Anti-static | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Cutting | One side (score the non-film side) | Either side | Either side | Either side | Both sides | One side (score the non-coated side) |
| Reflection colour | Neutral green | Neutral green | Neutral green | Neutral blue | Neutral green | None |
| Max sheet size | 1219 × 1727 mm | 1970 × 2580 mm | 2250 × 3302 mm | 2250 × 3302 mm | 2250 × 3210 mm | 2250 × 3302 mm |
| Popular sizes | 1000 × 1600 / 1200 × 1600 mm | 11 standard sizes, 405 × 510 up to 1970 × 2580 mm | 1000 × 1600 / 1200 × 1600 / 1219 × 2050 mm | 1000 × 1600 / 1200 × 1600 / 1219 × 2050 mm | 2250 × 3210 / 1605 × 2250 mm | 1000 × 1600 / 1200 × 1600 / 1219 × 2050 mm |
Optical values per EN 410 (2 mm glass). Standard cut sizes and non-standard dimensions available — ask us for details.
Questions
About AR 70
Is 70% UV protection enough?
For reproducible work — prints, posters, standard photography — yes: it is a significant upgrade over the 20–45% protection of regular glass. For originals, signed editions or anything that cannot be reprinted, we recommend a conservation-grade product with a 99% UV block.
What is the difference between anti-reflective and anti-glare (non-glare) glass?
Anti-glare glass has an etched, matte surface that diffuses reflections rather than removing them — it looks slightly hazy, especially in deep frames. Anti-reflective glass like AR 70 uses optical coatings to eliminate reflections while staying perfectly smooth and sharp.
Can I cut AR 70 with my regular equipment?
Yes. AR 70 cuts with the same tools and score-and-break method as regular glass, from either side. Many framers generate extra profit by cutting Artglass sheets to size in-house.
Alternatives
You may also consider
AR 92
Near-invisible glass with elevated UV protection
- UV
- ~92%
- Reflection
- ≤ 1.2%
- Thickness
- 2 / 3 mm
UV 99
Conservation-grade UV protection that looks like regular glass
- UV
- 99%
- Reflection
- ~8%
- Thickness
- 2 mm
AR 99 Water White
The clearest museum-grade glass on the market
- UV
- 99%
- Reflection
- ≤ 1%
- Thickness
- 2 mm
Get pricing for AR 70
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