Artists and photographers require a variety of media surfaces for their professional work. Epson is proud to introduce its first cotton paper for the desktop market, Velvet Fine Art Paper. With a base that is 100% cotton rag, buffered and acid free, this paper is coated with our popular Enhanced Matte coating, giving exceptional color gamut and high D-Max. The velvet surface is a favorite of photographers and artists alike, offering a unique museum quality feel. Combining impressive fine art cotton with Epson technology has created a paper that will be a classic for years to come.

Features:

Acid free base to preserve fine art and photos
100% cotton rag for archivability
Bright white surface for excellent color reproduction
Highest D-Max of all cotton papers
260gsm weight for durability
Enhanced 1440dpi printing for high quality output
Dries instantly for easy handling

Lightfastness: Over 100 years - EPSON Archival Ink, Over 40 years - UltraChrome Ink, 10 years - Photographic Dye Ink

– Lightfastness ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Lightfastness only estimates the life of the ink, not the media.

Archivability: Excellent - Buffered cotton base ensures archivability.

Mounting: Recommended - Use rag board or other high quality, acid free mounting materials.

Lamination: Not recommended

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.

Handling: Use gloves - Use gloves when handling the paper to avoid smudges and fingerprints on the printing surface.

Specifications:

Thickness 19 mil
Basic Weight 260 g/m2
Opacity 97%
ISO brightness 94%

Required temperature for optimum performance: 60º – 80º F (15º – 25º C)
Required humidity for optimum performance: 40% – 60% RH