Description
Hahnemühle Torchon 285 gsm is a matte 100% alpha-cellulose inkjet paper from Hahnemühle, sold here as a box of 25 35″ x 46.75″ sheets (order number 10640098). Hahnemühle Torchon is a cellulose-based FineArt inkjet paper with an inkjet coating specially tailored for FineArt applications. The bright white art paper has a clear, coarsely structured felt mark and is characterised by a very special tactile feel. The unique surface structure blends with the images and lends them an impressive three-dimensional effect and sense of depth.
Torchon specifications
| Hahnemühle order number | 10640098 (US size; not listed on Hahnemühle’s international page) |
|---|---|
| Size | 35″ x 46.75″, 25 Sheets |
| Weight | 285 gsm (EN ISO 536) |
| Caliper (thickness) | 500 µm (about 19.7 mil) |
| Base | 100% alpha-cellulose |
| Surface | matte |
| Media colour | bright white |
| Whiteness | 96.0% |
| Opacity (ISO 2471) | 99.0% |
| Optical brighteners (OBA) | Moderate (per Hahnemühle datasheet) |
| pH | 8.2 |
| Acid-free / lignin-free | Acid-free and lignin-free |
| Calcium carbonate buffered | Yes |
| Archival | ISO 9706 conform (museum quality, per Hahnemühle) |
| Ink compatibility | Pigment and dye inkjet |
| Water resistance | very high |
| Drying | instant |
| Made by | Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH, Dassel, Germany |
Other sizes of Torchon
- 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 22″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 39′ Roll
- 24″ x 39′ Roll
- 36″ x 39′ Roll
- 44″ x 39′ Roll
Related Hahnemühle media
- Hahnemühle German Etching® 310 gsm, 35″ x 46.75″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle William Turner 310 gsm, 35″ x 46.75″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle Albrecht Dürer 210 gsm, 17″ x 22″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308 gsm, 35″ x 46.75″, 25 Sheets
Sources: Hahnemühle product page Torchon and technical data sheet (hahnemuehle.com).
Choosing paper for a project? DTG (Digital Technology Group) runs the DTG Technology Center in Tampa, FL, where you can see printed samples. Call a print specialist at 800.681.0024 or email info@dtgweb.com.
Torchon FAQ
What weight and thickness is Torchon?
Torchon is 285 gsm and 500 µm thick (about 19.7 mil), with a matte surface on a 100% alpha-cellulose base.
Is Torchon OBA-free and archival?
Hahnemühle lists its OBA content as moderate. It is acid-free and lignin-free and ISO 9706 conform (museum quality), per Hahnemühle.
Which inks work with Torchon?
Hahnemühle says it is compatible with pigment and dye inkjet systems. Not sure about settings for your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
What is included in order number 10640098?
One box of Torchon 285 gsm, 35″ x 46.75″, 25 Sheets. Not sure which size fits your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
Hahnemühle Torchon 285 gsm Technical Data Sheet (PDF)
