We’re pleased to announce that Dipec is now an authorised fabricator of Tru Vue® Optium Museum Acrylic, one of the world’s most advanced glazing materials for museums, galleries and high value display environments.
This partnership with Tru Vue® recognises Dipec’s fabrication expertise and strengthens our position as a trusted UK provider of conservation‑grade acrylic display solutions.
Optium Museum Acrylic is the preferred choice for museum and heritage institutions Worldwide, and premium commercial environments that require exceptional optical clarity, long term conservation-grade protection and reliable material performance. As one of the UK’s few authorised fabricators, Dipec can now offer fully customised Optium Museum Acrylic displays with the highest levels of precision and finish.
“We’re pleased to welcome Dipec as an authorised Optium Museum Acrylic® fabrication partner. Their expertise and commitment to quality make them a strong addition to our network, and we’re excited to expand access to premium Optium® solutions together.”
– Dr. Jen Booth, Director Fine Art Market, Tru Vue.
Setting a New Standard in Conservation‑Grade Acrylic
For more than fifty years, Tru Vue has led global innovation in fine art and exhibit glazing. Optium Museum Acrylic combines multiple protective technologies to safeguard sensitive objects while delivering outstanding visibility in a wide range of lighting conditions.
Key advantages of Optium Museum Acrylic include:
- Up to 99 per cent UV protection for light sensitive artefacts
- Anti reflective performance that achieves less than 1.5 per cent reflection
- Long lasting antistatic properties that outperform traditional glass
- Abrasion resistant hard coating suitable for frequent cleaning
- Half the weight of glass which supports large scale and delicate displays
- Shatter resistance that enhances safety and reduces object risk
These combined features make Optium Museum Acrylic one of the most advanced glazing solutions available today.
Exceptional Clarity and Long-Term Performance
Optium Museum Acrylic delivers a colour neutral, high resolution viewing experience that avoids the yellow tint commonly found in UV filtering acrylics. Optium combines a durable hard coat with high performance, magnetron sputtered, anti reflective layers, ensuring outstanding clarity and long-term stability.
Accelerated ageing tests indicate that Optium Museum Acrylic maintains its visual quality and protective characteristics for the equivalent of around one hundred years of indoor display. This makes it a reliable choice for museums and conservation environments that require proven material longevity.
Applications Across Museums, Retail and Commercial Sectors
Museums and Galleries
Optium Museum Acrylic is specifically engineered for the demands of cultural institutions.
It is suitable for:
- Display cases and vitrines requiring enhanced UV protection
- Exhibits that need improved visibility under challenging lighting
- Travelling exhibitions that rely on lightweight and durable materials
- Large format framing where weight reduction is essential
Retail and Commercial Display
Premium retail environments benefit from:
- Anti reflective clarity that enhances product visibility
- Abrasion resistance that suits high traffic settings
- Lightweight panels that support bespoke display structures
- Shatter resistant properties that improve safety in public areas
Exhibitions, Events and Fabrication Projects
Optium Museum Acrylic is well suited to fabrication.
Dipec can cut, machine, bond and finish the material with precision without compromising the performance of the protective coatings. This allows the creation of custom cases, signage, vitrines and protective enclosures that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
Why Choose Dipec as Your Fabrication Partner
With more than forty years of specialist acrylic fabrication experience, Dipec offers a comprehensive end to end service covering survey, design, manufacture and installation.
Our capabilities include:
- Advanced CNC machining, thermoforming, polishing and engraving
- Direct to substrate printing and in house 3D printing
- ISO 9001 accredited quality management
- Short UK based lead times compared with overseas suppliers
- Custom options including lighting, branding, coloured coatings, security features and specialist protective finishes
By combining in-depth material expertise with advanced fabrication techniques, Dipec delivers Optium Museum Acrylic displays that achieve exceptional clarity, durability and aesthetic precision.
Speak To Our Team
Whether you need to protect valuable artefacts, upgrade a premium retail display or develop a professional exhibition environment, Dipec can supply and fabricate Optium Museum Acrylic to the highest standards.
If you’re one of our clients and have any filtration needs, you’d like to discuss, just reach out and we will put you in touch with a filtration expert. Contact us via 02920 598393, sales@dipec.co.uk or by completing our online contact form.
