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
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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
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cotton rag paper is archival, museum quality and absorbs ink toner better than card stock
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it is thicker than card stock, commonly 310gsm (grams per square meter) As a point of reference, regular office paper is 80gsm
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it is a more sustainable option to card stock and contains less acids
giclée is the way
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The name ‘giclée’ comes from the French word for ‘nozzle’ and is pronounced ‘Zhee-Clay’.
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Giclée prints, also referred to as fine art prints, are the the highest standard of art print and make stunning reproductions of original artwork
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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!
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