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The word giclée (it reads “jee-clay”) derives from the French verb “gicler” which means “to spray”.
The word is a neologism coined about 30 years ago, and is used to describe a fine art digital printing process that combines mineral pigment-based inks with exceptional quality paper, i.e., good principles for high longevity or permanence. All printing – most certainly giclée printing – must be produced in a controlled environment with professional color management workflow.
This type of printing technology (giclée) offers smoothness and richness of color as well as the assurance that the print represents the artist’s original work as closely as possible.
Image permanence is a legitimate concern for artists and collectors. Aging estimates – based on laboratory analysis – point to a fading and color change resistance of over 200 years under ideal conditions (dark storage at 22.7°C and 50% R.H.), and up to 86 years when exposed under glass.
Giclée printing is, in short, a method for art reproduction available to artists whose mass production of their works is simply unfeasible. Giclée printing allows artists to use art reproduction that ensures quality and permanence and also, an art piece very close of the original artwork.
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Our Papers // Hahnemühle Fine Art Line
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Hahnemühle, which has been sporting its proud rooster for over 400 years, is one of the benchmark brands for Giclée and Fine Art printing with a strong presence in the European market. Quite naturally, the “paper” created 4 centuries ago is a far cry from the printing substrates used in modern printing. It was the ability to adapt to a new era and the transition to the digital domain – with more success than any other brand – that makes the German brand one of the market leaders in digital fine art across the planet and one that so many we often recommend to our customers.
Are you looking for a different Hahnemühle paper? Please get in touch. We have access to all papers from the Hahnemühle digital fine art line and, depending on our customers’ needs, we can produce series in any paper of the German brand.
One of the most widely used papers for giclée and fine art printing on the planet and certainly one of the most versatile. 100% cotton substrate with a soft but very characteristic texture. Exceptional matte finish, very good “touch” and a temperature suitable for those who are not looking for an extraordinarily white paper. It presents excellent results in illustrations, art reproductions, and photography.
You can include this paper in your sample pack.
Another addition to the Photo Rag® family, Photo Rag Velvet is a particularly soft and silky paper. It is made of 100% cotton, white and has a subtle texture and a silky finish. It offers excellent color reproduction with good detail and deep blacks. It is perfect for photography, illustrations, and art reproductions.
You can include this paper in your sample pack.
100% cotton paper, with a glossy (but elegant) finish, significant weight, and almost smooth surface but with the signature of “cotton” papers. Very elegant and high-quality finish. Photo Rag Baryta is one of the papers we choose to represent traditional baryta. Widely sought after in black-and-white photography and digital art, especially by photographers who started with analog and traditional enlargements. Contains barium sulfate.
100% α-cellulose paper with a textured matte finish, velvety touch, and natural white. It is one of the most popular fine art papers in the world for art and photography work. The unique surface texture adds a very special touch to the images, lending them significant depth.
You can include this paper in your sample pack.
Low-weight paper, 100% α-cellulose with a coating optimized for inkjet printing and application in illustrations, photography, posters, and photo books. Good tonal range. Extremely smooth texture and matte finish with natural white. It should not be considered a true giclée paper due to its lack of archival qualities, but it is an exceptionally capable paper.
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Hahnemühle Agave is part of the Natural line of inkjet papers made with agave fibers. 70% of this sustainably produced FineArt inkjet paper is made from sisal fibers. The base material stands out with its natural bright white tone and does not contain optical brighteners (OBA). The rough, but delicately defined surface texture lends the print a captivating sense of depth and impresses with a pleasant and soft feel. It is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most demanding requirements for aging resistance.
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Hahnemühle Hemp uses one of the most widely used natural fibers since antiquity and is made from 60% hemp fiber together with 40% cotton. The base of the FineArt inkjet paper impresses with its natural bright white tone and, thanks to the bright white color of the hemp fibers, no optical brighteners (OBA) are required. The slightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasant and silky feel. Colors and details are reproduced brilliantly, the depth of black really stands out and contrasts are reproduced with impressive effect. The acid- and lignin-free FineArt inkjet paper meets the most demanding requirements for aging resistance. Hemp has been an essential part of paper production for centuries and, due to its extremely robust fibers, it has often been used for durable historical documents, such as the Gutenberg Bible (15th century).
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Hahnemühle Bamboo is the first FineArt inkjet paper made with 90% bamboo fibers, for a natural look and environmentally friendly paper production. The warm-toned natural white bamboo paper contains no optical brighteners and stands out thanks to its soft, slightly textured felt structure and soft touch. The premium matte inkjet coating provides excellent print results with defined color and detail reproduction, especially for warm tones and monochrome prints. Bamboo is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most precise requirements for aging resistance. The unique combination of sustainable bamboo fibers, soft surface texture, and impressive print quality give art exceptional expression and soul.
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Our papers // CANSON INFINITY line
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Born Mongolfier – yes, the family of the first airship (which actually gives rise to the stylized hot air balloon that we can still see in the Canson logo) – moved to Mongolfier et Canson in 1801, to become, later, Canson-Mongolfier.
Maker of some of the most famous fine art papers we can find on the market, it offers inkjet printing media with the same quality as traditional paper, but now adapted to modernity and the most demanding processes in terms of fidelity in color reproduction and permanence.
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We have access to all the Canson Infinity line of papers, and depending on your needs, we can produce series in any paper of the French brand.
ARCHES® Aquarelle is recognized by artists as one of the most prestigious watercolor papers. Made from 100% cotton, has a unique structure, surface texture and vivid white tone that the most demanding artists expect from a traditional Fine Art support (now available in giclée). It meets the highest archival standards and is extremely weather resistant. The pure white base does not contain any optical whitening agents (OBAs).
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Composed of alpha-cellulose and cotton paper base, it’s white, with a true barium sulphate coating. It offers an aesthetic look and feel similar to traditional photographic papers. Exceptional black optical density (D-max) and high image sharpness.
Wide gamut that improves color reproduction and increases visual impact. It is considered an innovative product for the most demanding photographers and printers, in both black and white and color prints. (more info over at Canson)
It was chosen centuries ago by world-renowned artists to produce lithographs, linocuts, etchings and phototypes. It is now available for the digital art and photography markets.
This paper is naturally time-resistant and has a unique structure and surface, smooth and fine grained, and offers a pure white tone without OBAs. It is ideal for photography, illustration and art reproductions and guarantees the most demanding standards in fine art. (more info over at Canson)
A beautiful White paper for photography and Fine Art, 100% cotton substrate and a “museum quality” option. The exceptional white and incredibly smooth tone is achieved during its production, through the use of natural minerals in the process. It offers one of the highest Dmax achievable today. Very suitable paper for reproduction of works, illustration and, of course, photography.
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Our Papers // PIGMENTO line
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100% α-cellulose paper, with a smooth but noticeable texture, matte finish and extraordinary lines. A high quality paper despite the absence of famous labels. Considerable weight and very advisable for illustrations and photography (color and/or B&W). It complies with the best quality standards. It is included in our sample pack.
25% cotton and 75% α-cellulose, with a noticeable texture but not as strong as an Etching. Matt finish. A high quality paper despite the absence of strong renowned labels. Considerable weight and very advisable for illustrations and photography (color or B&W). It complies with the best quality standards and is included in the offer for giclée and fine art. It is included in our sample pack.
100% cotton paper, with a smooth texture, matte finish. A high quality paper despite the absence of more renowned labels. Considerable weight and very advisable for illustrations and photography (color or B&W). It complies with the best quality standards.
