Description
Hahnemühle Hemp 290 gsm is a matte 60% hemp fibre, 40% cotton inkjet paper from Hahnemühle, sold here as a box of 25 8.5″ x 11″ sheets (order number 10641777). Hahnemühle Hemp uses one of the oldest and most diverse natural fibres in the world and is made of 60% hemp fibre. The FineArt inkjet paper’s base impresses with its bright white natural tone, and thanks to the bright white colour of the hemp fibres, no optical brighteners are required. The lightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasant, silky feel.
Hemp specifications
| Hahnemühle order number | 10641777 (US size; not listed on Hahnemühle’s international page) |
|---|---|
| Size | 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets |
| Weight | 290 gsm (EN ISO 536) |
| Caliper (thickness) | 500 µm (about 19.7 mil) |
| Base | 60% hemp fibre, 40% cotton |
| Surface | matte |
| Media colour | white |
| Whiteness | 89.0% |
| Opacity (ISO 2471) | 99.0% |
| Optical brighteners (OBA) | None (OBA-free) |
| 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 Hemp
- 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 22″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 39′ Roll
- 24″ x 16.4′ Sample Roll
- 24″ x 39′ Roll
- 36″ x 39′ Roll
- 44″ x 39′ Roll
- 50″ x 39′ Roll
Related Hahnemühle media
- Hahnemühle Torchon 285 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle German Etching® 310 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle William Turner 190 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle Albrecht Dürer 210 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
Sources: Hahnemühle product page Hemp 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.
Hemp FAQ
What weight and thickness is Hemp?
Hemp is 290 gsm and 500 µm thick (about 19.7 mil), with a matte surface on a 60% hemp fibre, 40% cotton base.
Is Hemp OBA-free and archival?
Yes. Hahnemühle lists its OBA content as none. It is acid-free and lignin-free and ISO 9706 conform (museum quality), per Hahnemühle.
Which inks work with Hemp?
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 10641777?
One box of Hemp 290 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets. Not sure which size fits your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
Hahnemühle Hemp 290 gsm Technical Data Sheet (PDF)
