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Substrates for artistic printing

Choosing the right paper for your project is a key element of printing. Differences in structure, brightness, and surface type directly impact the presentation of color, contrast, and tonal transitions. That's why we've prepared a list of the papers we use at Gicleo and we've divided them into three categories: archival, premium, and poster. This division facilitates comparison of substrates and the informed selection of materials appropriate for the nature of the work.

Archival papers

Archival papers are designed for professional fine art and photographic prints, where color durability and fidelity to the original are crucial. These certified papers are used in galleries, museums, and private collections as a fully-fledged way to present works.

Hahnemühle® William Turner

190 / 310 gsm 100% cotton natural white handmade paper Fine Art paper

Application:
PAINTING,  ILLUSTRATION

Hahnemühle® William Turner is a high-quality, traditional mold-made art paper designed for fine art prints and art reproductions. Made from 100% cotton, without optical brighteners, it is characterized by a natural, warm white and a distinct, felt-like surface structure. The paper's deep texture gives works exceptional plasticity, depth, and a subtle three-dimensional effect. The matte, premium ink coating ensures excellent detail, rich colors, high contrast, and deep blacks. The paper is acid-free, lignin-free, and meets the ISO 9706 standard, guaranteeing very high archival durability.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 190 / 310 gsm
  • Composition: 100% cotton
  • Surface: matte, clearly textured
  • Color: natural white
  • Whiteness: 88,5%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,42 mm (190 gsm) / approx. 0,62 mm (310 gsm)
  • Opacity: 96,5% (190 gsm) / 99% (310 gsm)

Somerset® Enhanced Velvet White

255 gsm 100% cotton natural warm white handmade paper Fine Art paper

Application:
PAINTING,  ILLUSTRATION

Somerset® Enhanced Velvet White is a high-quality, 100% cotton fine art paper designed for digital art reproductions and fine art photography. It features a natural, warm white without optical brighteners and a delicate, velvety surface texture that subtly highlights image details. Its matte inkjet coating ensures excellent color reproduction, high contrast, and deep blacks, giving prints an elegant, classic character. The paper is acid-free and lignin-free, making it ideal for limited editions and works requiring high archival durability.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 255 gsm
  • Composition: 100% cotton
  • Surface: matte, slightly textured (velvet structure)
  • Color: natural, warm white (without optical brighteners)
  • Whiteness: 84,5%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,43 mm
  • Opacity: approx. 96,3%

Canson® Infinity Rag Photographique

210 gsm 100% cotton bright white Fine Art paper

Application:
   PHOTOGRAPHY,    ILLUSTRATION

Canson® Infinity Rag Photographique is a premium fine art paper made from 100% cotton, designed for fine art photography and digital art editions. It boasts exceptionally bright whites, achieved without the use of optical brighteners, and an ultra-smooth, matte surface with a subtle satin feel. The paper delivers intense colors, very deep blacks, and high contrast, achieving one of the highest Dmax values ​​in its class. Its archival properties and high durability make it ideal for collectors', exhibition, and gallery editions.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 210 gsm
  • Composition: 100% cotton
  • Surface: matte (smooth)
  • Color: bright white (no optical brighteners)
  • Whiteness: 91,3%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,32 mm
  • Opacity: approx. 98,3%

Hahnemühle® Photo Rag® Baryta

315 gsm 100% cotton bright white high gloss (baryta) Fine Art paper

Application:
 PHOTOGRAPHY

Hahnemühle® Photo Rag® Baryta is a high-quality, 100% cotton fine art paper designed for fine art photography and art reproductions requiring the highest image quality. It features a bright, natural white without optical brighteners and an elegant, high-gloss baryta surface. A special inkjet coating with added baryta sulfate provides exceptional sharpness, a wide color gamut, very deep blacks, and high contrast, offering an excellent alternative to classic baryta papers used in analog photography. The paper is acid-free, lignin-free, and meets archival requirements, making it ideal for limited editions, exhibitions, and collectible fine art prints.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 315 gsm
  • Composition: 100% cotton
  • Surface: high gloss (baryta)
  • Color: bright white (no optical brighteners)
  • Whiteness: 91,0%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,43 mm
  • Opacity: approx. 97,0%

Hahnemühle® Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth

305 gsm 100% cotton very bright white Fine Art paper

Application:
 PHOTOGRAPHY,  ILLUSTRATION

Hahnemühle® Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth is a premium fine art paper made of 100% cotton, designed for fine art photography and art reproductions requiring the highest image quality. It boasts an exceptionally smooth, matte surface with a subtle, silky feel, allowing for exceptionally precise detail, smooth tonal transitions, and deep blacks. Thanks to its premium inkjet coating, the paper offers a wide color gamut and excellent image sharpness while maintaining the natural character of fine art paper. Acid- and lignin-free, it meets the ISO 9706 standard, guaranteeing the highest archival durability. It is particularly well-suited for black and white photography, fine art photography, and limited collector's editions.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 305 gsm
  • Composition: 100% cotton
  • Area: matte (ultra smooth)
  • Colour: very bright white
  • Biel: 94,0 %
  • Thickness: approx. 0,48 mm
  • Opacity: around 99,0%
  • pH: 8,5

Solution® Fine Art Galleries Rag Warmtone

270 gsm 100% cotton warm tone Fine Art paper

Application:
 PHOTOGRAPHY,  ILLUSTRATION

Solution® Fine Art Galerie Rag Warmtone is a premium fine art paper made of 100% cotton, designed for fine art photography, art reproductions, and illustrations. It features a smooth, matte surface and a delicately warm white tone, giving prints a natural and subtle character. A premium inkjet coating ensures high image sharpness, a wide color gamut, smooth tonal transitions, and deep blacks. The paper is acid-free and designed for archival use, making it ideal for fine art photography, limited editions, and collector's and exhibition prints.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 270 gsm
  • Composition: 100% cotton
  • Area: matte (smooth)
  • Colour: warm white (warmtone)
  • Biel: N/A
  • Thickness: approx. 0,45 mm
  • Opacity: around 99%

Comparison of archival papers

Key parameters:

Paper type Hahnemühle® William Turner
Weight 190 gsm
Composition 100% cotton
Brightness 88,5% – warm white
Finish matte
Texture clearly invoiced
Paper type Hahnemühle® William Turner
Weight 310 gsm
Composition 100% cotton
Brightness 88,5% – warm white
Finish matte
Texture clearly invoiced
Paper type Somerset® Enhanced Velvet White
Weight 255 gsm
Composition 100% cotton
Brightness 84,5% – soft, warm white
Finish matte
Texture delicately textured
Paper type Canson® Rag Photographique
Weight 210 gsm
Composition 100% cotton
Brightness 91% – bright white
Finish matte
Texture smooth surface
Paper type Hahnemühle® Photo Rag® Baryta
Weight 315 gsm
Composition 100% cotton
Brightness 91% – bright white
Finish high gloss
Texture smooth surface
Paper type Hahnemühle® Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth
Weight 305 gsm
Composition 100% cotton
Brightness 94 – very bright white
Finish matte
Texture ultra smooth
Paper type Solution® Fine Art Galleries Rag Warmtone
Weight 270 gsm
Composition 100% cotton
Brightness N/A - warm white
Finish matte
Texture smooth surface

Premium papers

Premium papers are designed for high-quality fine art and photographic prints, where excellent image appearance and aesthetic finish are essential. They offer good color reproduction, clear detail, and a range of surfaces—from smooth, matte, to subtly textured—making them ideal for photography, graphic design, and illustration.

Epson® Enhanced Matte

189 gsm 100% alpha-cellulose extra white matte paper

Application:
 PHOTOGRAPHY,    ILLUSTRATION

Epson® Enhanced Matte is a high-quality, mid-weight matte paper designed for a wide range of photographic and graphic arts applications. It boasts a very bright, pure white that enhances highlights and provides good tonal separation and clear detail in highlights and shadows. The smooth, matte surface eliminates reflections, providing a neutral and consistent image. The paper is optimized for use with Epson UltraChrome pigment inks, delivering saturated colors and stable results, while remaining compatible with dye-based inks. Its versatility makes it ideal for photographic reproduction, proofing, and high-quality graphic arts printing.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 189 gsm
  • Composition: 100% alpha-cellulose
  • Surface: matte (smooth)
  • Color: very bright white (extra white)
  • Whiteness: approx. 96%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,25 mm

Hahnemühle® Photo Matt Fiber

200 gsm 100% alpha cellulose natural white matte photographic paper

Application:
 PHOTOGRAPHY,    POSTER

Hahnemühle® Photo Matt Fibre 200 is a lightweight photographic paper with a smooth, matte surface, designed for everyday photographic and poster printing. Made from alpha-cellulose, it boasts a natural white color and a very subtle, almost imperceptible texture, ensuring even tonal transitions and excellent detail clarity. Its optimized inkjet coating guarantees stable color reproduction, good black density, and fast drying, making it suitable for photography, portraits, and shorter display prints. It is compatible with pigment and dye-based inks and offers excellent flatness and stiffness for its weight.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 200 gsm
  • Composition: 100% alpha-cellulose
  • Surface: matte (smooth)
  • Color: natural, warm white (warmtone)
  • Whiteness: approx. 90%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,30 mm
  • Opacity: >95%

Epson® Watercolor Paper Radiant White

190 gsm alpha-cellulose paper radiant white matte (watercolor texture)

Application:
PAINTING,  ILLUSTRATION

Epson® Watercolor Paper Radiant White 190 is a matte inkjet paper with a delicate, irregular structure inspired by watercolor paper. The textured surface lends prints an artistic character and works well for illustration and photography reproductions. Designed for use with pigment inks, it offers good detail reproduction and stable print results. It is widely used for fine art reproductions, graphic design, and exhibition prints.

Technical data

  • Weight: 190 gsm
  • Composition: alpha-cellulose paper
  • Thickness: 0,29 mm (11.5 mils)
  • Surface: matte (watercolor texture)
  • Color: radiant white (very bright white)
  • Whiteness: 95%
  • Opacity: 96%
  • Application: indoor use only

Epson® Photo Paper Gloss 250

250 gsm RC photo paper bright white high gloss

Application:
 PHOTOGRAPHY

Epson® Photo Paper Gloss 250 is a professional RC (Resin Coated) photo paper with a high-gloss surface, designed for photographic prints with maximum color saturation and high contrast. The smooth, glossy coating provides a very wide color gamut, deep blacks, and excellent detail sharpness, making the paper ideal for both color and black-and-white photography. The quick-drying surface allows for easy handling, while the RC substrate provides high moisture resistance and excellent dimensional stability. The paper is designed for professional photographic prints, portfolios, displays, and presentations.

Technical data

  • Weight: 250 gsm
  • Composition: RC paper (Resin Coated / PE coated)
  • Thickness: okay. 0,30 mm
  • Area: high gloss (glossy)
  • Colour: bright white
  • Whiteness: N/A
  • Brightness (ISO): 92
  • Opacity: okay. 96 %

Premium paper comparison

Key parameters:

Paper type Epson® Enhanced Matte
Weight 189
Composition 100% alpha-cellulose
Brightness 96% – very bright white
Finish matte
Texture smooth surface
Paper type Hahnemühle® Photo Matt Fiber
Weight 200
Composition 100% alpha-cellulose
Brightness 90% – natural white
Finish matte
Texture smooth surface
Paper type Epson® Watercolor Radiant White
Weight 190
Composition 100% alpha-cellulose
Brightness 95 – very bright white
Finish matte
Texture textured / watercolor
Paper type Epson® Photo Paper Gloss 250
Weight 250
Composition RC paper (Resin Coated / PE coated)
Brightness 92 – light white
Finish high gloss
Texture smooth surface

Poster papers

Poster papers are ideal for both utility and presentation projects where good image quality, color intensity, and flexibility are essential. They are a popular choice for posters, trade show graphics, exhibition boards, and academic presentations. They allow for aesthetically pleasing, crisp prints with the freedom to choose the format and quantity.

Hahnemühle® Studio Enhanced

210 gsm 100% alpha-cellulose very bright white matte paper

Application:
  POSTER,  ILLUSTRATION

Hahnemühle® Studio Enhanced 210 is a versatile inkjet paper with a smooth, matte surface and a very bright white, designed for a wide range of photographic and decorative applications. Its smooth, finely textured structure ensures even color reproduction and high image sharpness, resulting in clear, expressive prints. The matte ink coating allows for good tonal separation and stable detail reproduction, while quick drying facilitates handling and subsequent post-production processes. The paper is compatible with pigment and dye-based inks, making it a versatile choice for photography, portraits, posters, decorative art, short-exposure exhibition prints, and everyday projects.

Specifications:

  • Weight: 210 gsm
  • Composition: 100% alpha-cellulose
  • Surface: matte (smooth)
  • Color: very bright white
  • Whiteness: 96,0%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,27 mm
  • Opacity: >97%

mediaJET® Litho Archiv Matt Warm

230 gsm coated paper warm white matte paper

Application:
  POSTER,  ILLUSTRATION

mediaJET® Litho Archiv Matt Warm 230 is a matte inkjet paper with a warm, light ivory shade, designed as an economical alternative to classic, smooth fine art papers. It is characterized by a velvety, smooth surface and excellent detail reproduction, as well as a wide color gamut. A special inkjet coating ensures high ink absorption, quick drying, and stable print results. The paper is designed for indoor applications – photographs, posters, portfolios, exhibition graphics, and architectural and technical visualizations.

Technical data

  • Weight: 230 gsm
  • Thickness: 0,26 mm
  • Surface: matte (smooth, velvety)
  • Color: warm white (light ivory tone)
  • Whiteness (UV, D65/10°): >106%
  • Opacity: >96%

Comparison of poster papers

Key parameters:

Paper type Hahnemühle® Studio Enhanced
Weight 210gsm
Composition 100% alpha-cellulose
Brightness 96% – very bright white
Finish matte
Texture smooth surface
Paper type mediaJET® Litho Archiv Matt
Weight 230gsm
Composition n/a
Brightness warm white
Finish matte
Texture smooth surface

Artistic canvases

Fine art canvases are ideal for painting reproductions, fine art photography, and decorative large-format prints. The visible structure of the material gives works a more painterly and traditional character, while high-quality inkjet coatings allow for excellent color reproduction, tonal depth, and detail. Canvases are a popular choice for exhibitions, interior design, portfolios, and display projects where a look resembling a classic canvas print is essential.

Hahnemühle® Canvas Artist

340 gsm poly-cotton natural white no optical brighteners archival fine art canvas

Application:

PAINTING, ILLUSTRATION, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Hahnemühle® Canvas Artist 340 is an archival fine art canvas designed for art reproductions, collector's editions, and works requiring exceptional durability. Its distinct, natural texture gives prints a painterly character, while the natural whiteness, free from optical brighteners, ensures a stable surface appearance over time.

The canvas is acid-free, lignin-free, and meets the ISO 9706 standard for archival durability. It is primarily chosen for works intended for collectors, galleries, and long-term display.

Technical data

  • Weight: 340 gsm
  • Composition: poly-cotton
  • Surface: matte, clearly textured
  • Color: natural white
  • Whiteness: 87%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,52 mm
  • Opacity: >98%
  • Optical Brighteners (OBA): none
  • Durability: acid-free, lignin-free, ISO 9706

Hahnemühle® Photo Canvas

320 gsm poly-cotton very bright white photographic canvas

Application:

PHOTOGRAPHY, ILLUSTRATION, DECORATION

Hahnemühle® Photo Canvas 320 is a high-quality canvas for photographs, illustrations, and decorative prints on stretcher bars. Its fine, regular weave subtly highlights the canvas' structure, maintaining sharpness and detail clarity.

The very bright white of the substrate ensures vibrant colors, strong contrast, and an attractive, modern print appearance. This is a good choice when high image quality and a canvas effect are paramount, but the archival quality of Fine Art materials is not required.

Technical data

  • Weight: 320 gsm
  • Composition: poly-cotton
  • Surface: matte, finely woven
  • Color: very bright white
  • Whiteness: 104%
  • Thickness: approx. 0,45 mm
  • Opacity: >98%
  • Optical Brighteners (OBA): Yes
  • Durability: acid-free

Solution® Canvas Cotton Matt

400 gsm 100% cotton warm white matte canvas

Application:

PAINTING,   PHOTOGRAPHY, 

Solution® Canvas Cotton Matt 400 is a high-quality, 100% cotton inkjet canvas designed for professional photographic and fine art prints. Characterized by a distinct canvas structure and a matte surface with a natural, warm white hue, it is ideal for painting reproductions, fine art photography, and decorative large-format prints.

A specialized inkjet coating ensures good color reproduction, high image detail, and stable tonal reproduction in both color and black-and-white printing. The visible canvas texture gives prints a more painterly and traditional character, akin to classic artistic techniques. The canvas is waterproof and compatible with pigment, dye, latex, and UV inks. The material can be additionally protected with professional varnishes designed for inkjet printing, increasing the surface's durability and facilitating subsequent framing and display.

Technical data

  • Weight: 400 gsm
  • Material: 100% cotton
  • Surface: matte (canvas texture)
  • Color: warm white
  • Finish: waterproof

Comparison of artistic canvases

Key parameters:

Paper type Hahnemühle® Canvas Artist
Weight 340gsm
Composition polycotton
Brightness 87% – natural white, no OBA
Finish matte
Texture clear canvas texture
Paper type Hahnemühle® Photo Canvas
Weight 320gsm
Composition polycotton
Brightness 104% – very bright white
Finish matte
Texture fine weave of canvas
Paper type Solution® Canvas Cotton Matt
Weight 400gsm
Composition 100% cotton
Brightness 96% – very bright white
Finish matte
Texture canvas texture

Gicleo paper sample book

The choice of paper influences the perception of color, light, and detail. The Gicleo paper sampler allows you to compare real-world substrates and consciously select the paper for your project before placing your order.

50,00 zł
A set of colorful fine art paper samples from the Gicleo sample book

Gicleo paper sample book

The Gicleo Paper Sample Book is a collection of sample substrates used in giclée printing. It contains selected papers and canvases from the Gicleo range , grouped by category, allowing you to compare their texture, white tone, and surface character before placing your order.