Somerset Photo Spec Sheet

Overview
St Cuthberts Mill enhanced their traditional printmaking paper, Somerset with a special ink receptive coating to create the stunning Somerset Photo. This paper sits within the digital range of inkjet papers, which also includes Somerset Enhanced.

Product Description
Somerset Photo is designed for use in the photographic and fine art markets. It is a surface coated product that is engineered to be compatible with all good quality inkjet printers. The paper, in combination with wide format inkjet printers using pigmented inksets, can reproduce a wide colour gamut and is able to achieve high density values (d-max).
Somerset Photo is made from 100% cotton linters. Linters contain a very high percentage of alpha cellulose, the purest form of cellulose. It is made on a traditional Mould Machine, using woollen felts to impart a delicate texture to the surface of the sheet. The resultant sheet has a high whiteness value, without resorting to excessive use of optical brightening agents.
The paper is buffered with calcium carbonate, giving the sheet archival properties that will aid in combating acid attack from airborne pollutants. It is available in 17”, 24”, 44” and 60” rolls and A4, A3+ and A2 sheets.

Surfaces
Somerset Photo is only available in Satin finish. This is a subtly textured smooth finish. This finish will reveal the finest detail while retaining the look and feel of a photographic or fine art paper.

Mould made traditional artist paper
100% Cotton
Natural woollen felt textured
Calcium carbonate buffered
Acid free & archival

Printer Compatibility
Specially engineered for inkjet printing. For fade resistant prints, pigmented inksets are recommended. Blue Wool scale tests in excess of 6 have been achieved using Ultrachrome inksets.
 
Reliable Quality
Rigorous quality control checks are routinely carried out during every making to ensure the paper is made to the highest standard. Somerset Photo is Fine Art Trade Guild approved. St Cuthberts Mill’s quality is regulated by ISO9001:2000.

Handling
Handle the paper only at the edges and avoid touching the coated surface. Do not store or use in areas of high humidity. Use at temperatures between 10ºC and 30ºC. Allow prints time to dry, do not place newly printed images directly on top of each other. Place in drying rack if possible. Avoid contact with organic solvents. Use only archival quality tapes and glues for mounting. Dry mounting should be avoided.  For further information on Handling & Storage Guidance click here.

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