The French papermaker Arches of the Fila Group launches a range of traditional papers for high-end digital printing for art and photo editing. Inkjet versions of emblematic papers, these papers manufactured near Épinal in the Vosges region of France retain the artisanal aspect of Arches products.
Compared to their classic version, these new papers have the particularity of being coated with a layer specifically developed by the Arches Paper Mill research centres for inkjet printing. Although they are white, they are free of optical brighteners, which prevents any discoloration of the paper.
Arches 100% cotton papers are made on round shape, a traditional process that characterizes the Arches Paper Mill. "The slow rotation of the cylinder allows the fibres to settle evenly and distribute themselves in all directions on the fabric. The paper is therefore homogeneous and has good dimensional stability (...). Only the production on round form allows to obtain papers with fringed edges" explains the papermaker whose history goes back to 1492.
Four papers for four applications
The range in grammage 310 g/m 2 in sheets and rolls consists of four references.
Arches 88 for inkjet printing is based on the well-known fine art paper for screen and intaglio printing, Arches 88.
It has a smooth, velvety, pure white surface and offers good colour accuracy.
Arches BFK Rives for inkjet printing is available in two shades: a pure white for colour prints and a natural white for black and white prints. The papermaker advises them to obtain prestigious inkjet prints.
Arches Watercolour Rag for inkjet printing, a digital version of the reference paper for watercolour, has a marked texture and would be ideal, according to Arches, for images with large solids and large formats.
These papers without optical brighteners meet the requirements of the ISO 9706 conservation standard, essential for galleries and museums.
This new range of papers will be available by the end of March.
