Description
Canson Infinity Somerset Enhanced Velvet 225 gsm is a matte soft textured mould-made 100% cotton fine art paper from Canson Infinity, sold here as a box of 25 8.5″ x 11″ sheets (Canson part C762512049). Somerset® Enhanced Velvet White is a mould-made, 100% cotton rag digital fine art paper that is available in 330gsm, 255gsm and 225gsm. Produced at St Cuthberts Mill in England, the artisan papermakers use a traditional cylinder mould to create the look and feel of a handmade paper. St Cuthberts Mill have been making paper since the 1700’s, and today manufacturers the Somerset® Enhanced digital fine art range.
Somerset Enhanced Velvet specifications
| Canson part number | C762512049 |
|---|---|
| Size | 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets |
| Weight | 225 gsm |
| Caliper (thickness) | 386 µm (about 15.2 mil) |
| Base | 100% cotton |
| Surface | Matte finish, soft textured feel |
| Optical brighteners (OBA) | None (OBA-free) |
| Acid-free | Yes |
| Internally buffered | Yes |
| Archival / certifications | Archival paper; mould-made |
| Ink compatibility | Optimized for pigment inks, compatible with dye inks |
| CIE whiteness | 84.72 |
| Opacity (ISO 2471) | 95.74% |
| Drying time | Immediate |
| Water resistance | High |
| Made in | St Cuthberts Mill in the UK |
Other sizes of Somerset Enhanced Velvet
- 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- Somerset Enhanced Velvet 255 gsm, 24″ x 10′ Roll
- Somerset Enhanced Velvet 255 gsm, 24″ x 39′ Roll (12 m)
- Somerset Enhanced Velvet 255 gsm, 44″ x 39′ Roll (12 m)
- Somerset Enhanced Velvet 255 gsm, 60″ x 39′ Roll (12 m)
Related Canson papers
- ARCHES 88 310 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- ARCHES Aquarelle Rag 310 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- ARCHES BFK Rives Pure White 310 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- ARCHES BFK Rives White 310 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
Source: Canson Infinity product page, Somerset® Enhanced Velvet (canson-infinity.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.
Somerset Enhanced Velvet FAQ
What weight and thickness is Somerset Enhanced Velvet?
Somerset Enhanced Velvet is 225 gsm and 386 µm thick (about 15.2 mil), with a matte soft textured surface on a 100% cotton base.
Is Somerset Enhanced Velvet OBA-free and archival?
Yes. Canson lists Somerset Enhanced Velvet with no optical brightening agents (OBA content: none). Canson lists it as acid-free and internally buffered. Also per Canson: archival paper; mould-made.
Which inks work with Somerset Enhanced Velvet?
Canson says it is optimized for pigment inks, compatible with dye inks. Not sure about settings for your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
What is included in part C762512049?
One box of Somerset Enhanced Velvet 225 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets. Not sure which size fits your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
Canson Infinity Somerset® Enhanced Velvet 225, 255 or 330 gsm Technical Data Sheet (PDF)
