Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 188gsm - 914mm x 12m

The Hahnemühle Photo Rag is a premium, smooth fine art paper made from 100% cotton, designed to deliver outstanding image quality and archival longevity. Renowned for its soft feel and professional-grade matt inkjet coating, Photo Rag® offers superior colour depth, contrast, and detail, making it a benchmark for fine art and photographic printing.

FEATURES:

• Archival Quality – 100% cotton paper meeting museum-grade standards
• Smooth Surface Texture – ensures a natural, refined finish ideal for detailed imagery
• Superior Reproduction – exceptional density, colour gamut, tonal graduation, and image sharpness
• Premium Matt Coating – produces crisp, vivid prints with excellent depth
• Versatile Compatibility – suitable for both pigmented and dye-based inkjet systems
• Acid-Free & Buffered – pH neutral and calcium carbonate buffered for long-term stability
• Water-Resistant Surface – fast-drying and durable under handling
• Low OBA Content – ensures consistent whiteness and true colour rendering

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Weight: 188gsm 
• Composition: 100% cotton
• Colour: White
• Thickness: 0.48mm
• Whiteness: 92.5% (D65 2°, 460nm)
• Opacity: 99%
• pH Value: 8.3 (acid-free, buffered)
• Surface Finish: Matt, smooth
• Optical Brightening Agents (OBA): Very low
• Water Resistance: Very high
• Drying Behaviour: Instant
• Roll Width: 914mm 
• Roll Length: 12m

APPLICATIONS:

• Photographic and fine art reproductions meeting archival standards
• Black & white and colour photography
• Digital art and limited edition prints
• Presentation and exhibition prints
• Albums, greeting cards, and display artwork

STORAGE & HANDLING:
Use and store ideally at a relative humidity of 35–65% and a temperature of 10–30°C (50°–86°F). Handle with care as the surface is susceptible to abrasion. Store in archive-quality folders or boxes and use only acid-free materials for mounting and framing.

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We can also cut rolls to any special width requirements.