Somerset Velvet

Overview

• Acid free to preserve fine art and photos
• 100% cotton rag for long term durability
• Radiant white surface for vivid color reproduction
• Rich black images for prints with exceptional contrast
• 505 g/m² basis weight for museum quality appearance (sheets)
• 255 g/m² basis weight on rolls for versatility
• Velvet surface for rich details and accurate reproduction

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  Somerset^® has always been the first paper choice among serious artists and printmakers. Ever since the 1700s and the days of handmade paper, Somerset has enjoyed a reputation for quality that has continued to grow through the years. Now Epson brings you this old world paper, with an ink jet coating, to meet the quality requirements of the most demanding printmaker. Somerset Velvet for Epson is a 100% cotton, acid-free paper that delivers long-lasting prints when printed with EPSON Archival™ Ink or UltraChrome™ Ink.

  Specifications

  Paper Specifications	Rolls	Sheets
  Basis Weight	255 gsm	505 gsm
  Thickness	19 mil	36 mil
  ISO Brightness	96%	96%
  Opacity	95%	99%
  Hot Lamination	No	No
  Base Material	100% cotton rag	100% cotton rag
  Surface Finish	Velvet	Velvet
  Core Size	3"	N/A
  Spindle	3" high tension	N/A