VIVID SUBSTRATES + SERVICES
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stuff we print on
Below is a selection of our substrates and services. There are
non-printable edges to our non-photographic papers.
Heavyweight Matte Bond
An economical heavyweight bond with a bright white matte surface. Best for: posters and presentations, tradeshow displays, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Architecture (AEC) & Engineering (CAD) and retail displays. Not for prints with lots or full ink coverage.
PHOTOPAPERS
Photopaper Matte
A heavy, bright white matte paper that prints smoothly, producing a superior print at an affordable price. Not recommended for heavy ink coverage but ideal for mounting.
Photopaper Satin or Gloss
Quality photopaper that produces vibrant colour that’s fade resistant. Perfect for pieces with heavier ink coverage than the matte bond allows.
FINE-ART PAPERS
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Fine-Art
A smooth bright white 100% rag based paper specifically designed to meet the need of photographers or artists using digital photographic output. An excellent choice for archival printing of black+white and colour photographs if you're desiring a matte finish.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Pearl Fine-Art
This natural white photopaper is 100 % cotton with a smooth homogeneous surface structure with the unique pearl-coating. With the weight of an art paper and a lustre finish, this paper is ideal for photographs and art reproductions with warm grey and colour tones.
Aquarella
Watercolour paper that’s 100% acid free for high resolution art reproductions with definite surface texture. This matte paper is an excellent choice for soft focus photographs and art reproductions.
Somerset Velvet
A museum quality art paper that’s acid free and 100% cotton. Produces radiant whites, rich blacks, vivid colour and enhanced detail reproduction. Also excellent for high contrast, black+white images.
Canvas
Textured canvas is perfect for fine art reproductions and photo prints. A coating is recommended to protect the print and to provide a beautiful satin finish. We offer the option of stretched canvas to a frame.
Hahnemühle Albrecht Dürer
Natural White, 50% rag content, natural white paper with a pronounced rough texture. This lighter weight watercolour paper enhances image sharpness and is excellent for reproductions of oil and acrylic artworks.
Hahnemühle German Etching
Acid free etching paper, with the smoothest surface in the art line range making it ideal for images which are highly detailed and photographic imagery. This smooth matte paper is perfect for reproductions of lithographs and pastels as well as striking original prints.
Hahnemühle Torchon
A bright natural white, acid free watercolor paper with a parchment, or pastel paper surface reminiscent of a very coarse linen structure. Especially suits art reproductions and landscapes.
Hahnemühle Natural Art Duo
Smooth matte finish, water resistance, natural white paper great for fine art reproduction.
Hahnemühle Bamboo
Natural warm tone paper made from bamboo, a renewable source. The smooth, natural white tone allows for depth and richness in black+white images and vibrancy in colour pieces.
Hahnemühle William Turner
Natural white, 100% rag, age resistant paper with a fine toothy surface. Perfect for detailed work and watercolours.
Hahnemühle Baryta
Baryta consists of 100% cotton and produces high colour depth and fine grey tones in black+white prints. This textured gloss paper is an excellent choice for original pieces.
Hahnemühle Sugar Cane
Sugar Cane combines the quality of a fine-art inkjet paper with the responsible use of raw materials. A “bagasse” pulp is used that is a
by-product of raw sugar production, and the cotton portion is made from recycling the mill’s own paper waste. Displaying the fine texture of a pastel paper, Sugar Cane lends every image an artistic look and feel.
SPECIALTY
Backlit $10-12/sq ft
A 5 or 9mil backlit film that is durable, fade resistant and prints crisp images with vivid colour.
Laminates $5-10/sq ft
We carry a variety of specialty laminates to finish and protect your print including a liquid laminate, textured, floor graphic, write-erase, and graffiti resistant.
ACADEMIC
See our Academic page HERE.
ADDED SERVICES
Lamination – for our heavyweight matte and photo papers
Mounting – to 3/16” or 3/8” fomecor or to gatorboard
Trimming – included for non-academic projects
Canvas Stretching – canvas stretched onto a hand-crafted kiln-dried wooden frame, with a protective finish and hanging hardware. Sizes start from 12 x 12”.
Hanging hardware affixed to the back of a stretched canvas
Museum Wrap
Gallery Wrap