Our papers
One of the benefits of giclée printing is that a large range of papers
is available. We keep a range in stock, and we can specially order
papers if you want something we don't already have.
As you might expect, we have our favourites: these are papers that
perform particularly well. We also have some special-purpose papers,
like the Tyvek and the glossy canvas.
Matte papers
Epson Hot Press Natural (Sheet) 330gsm. A2 sheets.
The same texture as Hot Press Natural but even heavier. Using this
sheet paper is a little more expensive but results in a flatter
print. * * * * *
Somerset Enhanced Velvet 225gsm. 610mm wide.
This doesn’t have the colour gamut or the black density of the Hot
Press Natural, but it has a great feel and a heavy textured surface
that gives it a kind of “watercolour” look. * * *
Innova Soft White Cotton IFA-15 280gsm. 24" wide.
25% cotton linters, 75% α-cellulose. A budget paper with decent performance. Doesn’t match the colour gamut of Hot Press Natural. * * *
Xativa Tyvek Banner 105gsm. 610mm wide.
A water-resistant, bright white plastic. Ideal for signs and
banners. Extremely strong and almost impossible to tear. It can be
stitched and riveted. * * *
Enhanced Matte 192gsm. 24" wide.
Flat matte surface and bright white base. A basic white paper, with decent blacks and colour gamut. * * *
Doubleweight Matte 180gsm. 44" wide.
Epson’s economical heavy paper. Good for posters. * *
Colourbyte Matte Paper 120gsm 120gsm. 610mm wide.
This is a lightweight matte paper. Good colour rendition. * *
Hahnemühle FineArt Paper Bamboo (Sheet) 290gsm. A2 sheets.
Matte fine art paper from renewable resources, textured. Slightly warm tone, no optical brighteners. Top-class gamut and print density. * * * * *
Glossy papers
Epson Fine Art Cotton Smooth Natural (24″) 300gsm. 24" wide.
Sourced from a renowned paper mill, this refined cotton fine art paper is created using high-quality raw materials, selected to produce a paper with excellent archival properties, resulting in prints that will be enjoyed for many years. The natural white of this paper, which does not contain optical brightening agent (OBA-free), is especially suitable for museum standard conservation. * * * * *
Canson Infinity Baryta Photographique 310gsm. 24" wide.
This is designed to have the look and feel of old-fashioned Baryta
photographic paper. It is the finest paper that we have ever seen.
Fabulous black density, excellent colour gamut. It has a semi-gloss
finish. ISO 9706 conservation standard. Utterly lovely. Expensive, but
worth it. * * * * * *
Premium Glossy 260gsm. 24" wide.
This is a very glossy paper. Vivid colours and deep blacks. * * * *
Innova Ultra Gloss canvas 380gsm. 36" wide.
This is a super-glossy heavyweight canvas that can be stretched on a
frame after it’s printed. Very bright colours, great blacks. * * * *
Colourbyte ContractPROOF™ Semi Matte 250gsm (42″) 250gsm. 42" wide.
This one has terrific
deep blacks and colour gamut. * * * *
Premium Semimatte 260gsm. 24" wide.
Similar to the Premium Glossy, but with a less glossy finish. * * *