This has an acid free base, is 100% cotton rag on 260 gsm weight and has a bright white surface for excellent colour reproduction. It has the highest D-Max of all cotton papers and dries instantly.
Artists and photographers require a variety of media surfaces for their professional work, therefore we are proud to introduce Velvet Fine Art Paper - our first cotton paper for digital printing. With a base that is 100% cotton rag, buffered and acid free, this paper is coated with our popular Enhanced Matte coating, which gives it exceptional colour gamut and high D-Max.
The velvet surface is a favourite of photographers and artists alike, offering an antique and high quality feel. Combining impressive fine art cotton with Epson technology has resulted in a paper that will be a classic for years to come.
Features and Benefits
| Feature | Performance | Additional comments |
| Archivability | Excellent | Buffered cotton base ensures archivability |
| Mounting | Recommended | Use rag board or other high qualty, acid free mounting materials |
| Resistance to water | Fair | Bleeding occurs with incidental water contact |
| Ink drying | Immediate (less than 30 seconds) | Ink is dry to the touch after printing. However. it takes 24 hours before it cures and becomes durable |
| Lightfastness | Very good | Over 62 based on Wilhem Research tests |
| Lamination | Not recommended | NA |
| Handling | Use gloves | Use gloves when handling the paper to avoid smudges and fingerprints on the printing surface. |
