Aqueous (MK)
Cotton Rag
Bright White
Textured
Made in the USA
100+ Years Archival
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Print with Elegance and see for yourself why this fine art paper is what you’ve been looking for. The velvet feel and discreet texture that captures every detail of your images with pristine colors and deep blacks. This 100-year archival acid and lignin free 100% cotton rag paper is a fan favorite for a reason!
| Aptly named, Elegance Velvet is graceful and exudes fineness |
| Cotton rag base with discrete texture- a timeless fine art classic |
| Certified archival by an accredited third party for 100+ years display life |
| Manufactured in Austin- the Art Capital of Texas |
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Base Composition |
100% Cotton Rag |
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Texture |
Moderate |
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Finish |
Bright White Matte |
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OBA Content |
Nominal |
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Weight |
300 GSM |
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Caliper |
18 mils |
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Opacity |
97% |
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CIE L*a*b* (F7/2) |
L* 98.10 / a* 3.0 / b* (-5.50) |
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Gloss Level |
2 GU |
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Core Diameter |
3" |
This product has been compatibility tested and approved for the following printers. If you do not see your printer listed below, it does not mean it is not compatible, but because we cannot list every one of the thousands of compatible printer models. Our aqueous media is compatible with most pigment and dye-based ink systems. If you would like to confirm any unlisted printer is compatible before purchase, please contact support@breathingcolor.com.
Breathing Color strongly recommends checking our ICC Profile Library page to see if we have color management files for your combination of media and printer model. If we are missing an ICC profile, we can advise generic settings and/or work with you to create Custom Profiles.
Your Printer is Compatible!
Velvet fine art paper is commonly used as an archival fine art reproduction paper. Its acid-free makeup and high quality feeling are a winning combination. Together, they make it the perfect material to recreate an art piece’s allure.
However, this is not purely a professional’s material. Velvet art paper is easy to use and simple to print onto. Amateurs and professionals alike are sure to love Velvet paper for printing fine art works that are designed to last.
There is no single best paper for fine art prints. Each fine art paper, velvet to matte, yields a different result.
Artists who prefer color vibrancy might prefer a glossy paper. Artists who aim for dynaimic depths with their black and white prints will likely prefer fine art paper like Velvet. There are countless other paper types, each offering different vibrancy, color gamut, and more.
Ultimately, we recommend trying different fine art papers to see which suits your work the best. Luckily, Breathing Color offers a full range of fine art paper products to meet every modern artist’s needs. Explore our full line to discover your favorite.
Yes, Elegance Velvet art paper is designed to be printed on. Each Velvet fine art paper roll is sized in accordance with common art and printer sizes.
We offer Elegance Velvet in a variety of sizes to suit nearly every kind of artist.
Enjoy generous sheet sizes, including:
We also offer Elegance Velvet fine art paper in roll sizes, including:
Discover a world of elegance with our Elegance Velvet paper for printing.
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We offer Optica One in 10 sizes. Try a trial 17”x10' 300gsm paper roll so you can experience the quality and bright white color for yourself.
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