what makes a print gallery quality?
not all art prints are created equal
Like most things, when it comes to art prints you really do get what you pay for. So what makes a print gallery quality?
cotton rag paper
cotton rag paper can be smooth or textured. It is made with long fibre cotton textile remnants and it’s strength and durability outperform wood pulp based paper
cotton rag paper is archival, museum quality and absorbs ink toner better than card stock
it is thicker than card stock, commonly 310gsm (grams per square meter) As a point of reference, regular office paper is 80gsm
it is a more sustainable option to card stock and contains less acids
giclée is the way
The name ‘giclée’ comes from the French word for ‘nozzle’ and is pronounced ‘Zhee-Clay’.
Giclée prints, also referred to as fine art prints, are the the highest standard of art print and make stunning reproductions of original artwork
Because they are printed using archival inks, they boast a non fading lifespan of around 100+ years on your wall!
"A giclée (zhee-KLAY) print is a superb-quality copy of an artwork or photograph made using high-end 8-to-12 colour inkjet printing techniques coupled with the use of pigment inks, archival inks that maintain image stability and colour permanence better than all other known inks.’
-Bill Casselman
satin&tat prints
All satin&tat prints are giclée, so you can rest assured they will last the test of time and provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment in your space!
