Pre-Cut Mats for Picture Frames

Debex Suisse AG supplies pre-cut mat boards (passepartouts) for picture frames in wholesale quantities. Our pre-cut mats are manufactured from acid-free mat board, precision-cut to fit standard frame sizes, and available in white, off-white, cream and black — with custom colours and double-layer configurations available for larger orders. Pre-cut mats serve both a protective and an aesthetic function in picture framing. They create a visual border around the artwork or photograph, drawing the viewer's eye toward the image, while preventing the artwork from touching the glazing — which is particularly important for the preservation of photographs and fine art prints.

What Is a Pre-Cut Mat Board?

A mat board (also known as passepartout, mount board or window mat) is a piece of acid-free card or board with a rectangular window cut through its centre. The mat is placed between the glazing and the artwork inside a picture frame. The window opening is slightly smaller than the artwork, creating a visible border that frames the image aesthetically.
Key terminology:
  • Mat board / mount board / passepartout — all refer to the same product
  • Window opening — the cut-out area through which the artwork is visible
  • Mat width / border width — the visible border around the window
  • Single mat — one layer of board; double mat — two layers for a stepped effect

Why Use Pre-Cut Mats in Wholesale Framing?

  • Elevates perceived value — mats add a gallery-quality finish to standard frames
  • Protects artwork — prevents contact between glass and photographic prints, reducing condensation damage
  • Acid-free construction — prevents yellowing and chemical degradation of paper-based artwork
  • Versatile sizing — one standard frame can accommodate multiple artwork sizes with different mat windows
  • Upsell opportunity — mats increase average order value in retail framing
  • Private label customisation — mat surface can be printed for branded gifting applications

Pre-Cut Mat Specifications

Specification Detail
Material Acid-free mat board (pH neutral core)
Standard colours White, cream/off-white, black — custom RAL/Pantone on request
Window cut Bevelled 45° cut (standard) or straight cut on request
Mat width (border) Custom — specify your required outer dimension and window size
Standard sizes A4, A3, A2, 15×20, 20×25, 30×40, 40×50, 50×70 cm and others
Double-layer mats Available — specify both core and top layer colours
Printing on mat Logo, text, branding or pattern printing available for larger orders

How to Specify a Pre-Cut Mat Order

To receive an accurate quotation for pre-cut mats, please provide:
  • Outer dimensions of the mat (must match the inner rebate of your frame exactly)
  • Window opening dimensions (the area of artwork to be visible)
  • Mat board colour
  • Single or double mat configuration (if double, specify both colours)
  • Quantity per size
  • Delivery country
If you are ordering mats to fit our frames, our sales team can advise on the correct outer and window dimensions for any product in our range.

Printed Mats for Branded Framing

For corporate gifting, branded photography products or private-label framing collections, we offer mat boards with custom printing on the visible face. Logos, anniversary text, event dates, sponsor recognition and decorative borders can all be printed directly on the mat surface. Minimum quantities and setup fees apply. Contact us for a quotation.
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