I would use a non-glare, UV filtering glass to protect your fabric since it is exposed to a great deal of light. Even then it will only block out approx. 75% of the light. You may want to reconsider hanging your framed fabric elsewhere.

Thank you. I will risk some fading because this is the prefect spot. But, my concern about the non glare is doesn't it look kinda plastic?

Here is some info on framing textiles: https://museum.gwu.edu/framing-textiles

An art conservator will agree with Scott Design and smiley. Non-glare is how you treat a valuable fabric.

Non glare glass looks amazing (or rather, looks like nothing!) but it is very expensive. But well worth it for something you value

Thank you for all your comments. Looks like I'll spend the money on non-glare. So, I most likely will have to reframe it also since I assume it will have to be dismantled. It's mounted on burlap. Do you think I should do a different style of frame?

No they can probably use the same frame

it is not super large, if price of glass is issue then go to charity thrift buy like size, exchange glass.

I'm will be glad o not have to replace the frame. The size is 40 x 48.

The frame looks fine. They should be able to reuse it. As to the glass, my frame shop carries three types of glass - conservation (with UV protection), conservation reflection (matte finish, UV protection) and museum quality (not exactly matte, but does reflect light). Ordinary glass, whether matte or clear, doesn't have UV protection. It's cheaper, of course, but you might want to consider a more expensive specialist glass if the fabric is going to be in the sun at all.

That's a lovely batik, Kathy! Was it from Kenya? Just curious.

I would also consider plexiglass option. It has come a long way in the recent times. Some of the plexiglass available provides virtually no-glare (more expensive of course), is much lighter than the glass and has UV-protected coating.

I debated whether to go with museum glass or plexiglass, and I'm really glad I went with the plexiglass on some of my large pieces. They were so heavy to begin with (frame and all), so that going with the plexiglass was a smart option for me in the end of the day, I think.

Thank you, Hamma Yes, I bought it in Nairobi in a market. And, is called 9 Mommas. The current "glass" in Plexiglas and has a terrible glare. So, you think they make it now - non glare?

I recently bought a pastel painting that had glass so it wouldn't smudge, and I was amazed at how much more vibrant it looked when I changed the regular glass to museum quality non reflective glass.

I think your batik is fabulous, by the way!

Thank you, Kathy! It's absolutely beautiful!

I think it's worth looking into for sure. The difference in price (glare vs. non-glare) is quite significant, but worth it, in the end. My local framing shop runs promotions quite often, 65% or so off custom framing, and that makes it more bearable...

The last piece I had framed was a a huge nude, that my husband bought for me at an art school graduation sale last summer. Due to its size and my previous experience with the non-glare plexiglass, it wasn't even a debate (in my head).

If I may suggest, when you bring it into the shop, ask them to show you both options, and see which one you like better!

No it doesn't look plastic it disappears. I would also consider putting up film on windows to further aid in preserving the fabric. It is a wonderful piece. Good luck!

These might work -stiicks http://www.wearewellmade.com/shop/stiicks

Your art is quite large. Consider nonglare UV-safe plexiglass. Safer, far less heavy, and many galleries now require it instead of glass. I switched. It was moderate in price (I am not wealthy but love good art). Had several large items redone and love it.

My problem with the plexiglass is it does look plastic! I understand the weight issue, but hey, she has glass in it now. So no big deal.