Description
Canson Infinity Somerset Enhanced Watercolour Rag 240 gsm is a matte textured mould-made 100% cotton fine art paper from Canson Infinity, sold here as a 44″ x 39′ roll (12 m) (Canson part C762511021). Produced by the artisan papermakers at St Cuthberts Mill in England, Somerset® Enhanced Watercolour White has a traditional watercolour ‘cold pressed’ surface finish. The 100% cotton mould made paper, has a natural white base, produced without the use of optical brighteners. The paper has a soft, refined feel to the touch and the textured surface offers printmakers, artists, and photographers a painterly feel to the final print.
Canson lists this roll length as 12 m (about 39 feet).
Somerset Enhanced Watercolour Rag specifications
| Canson part number | C762511021 |
|---|---|
| Size | 44″ x 39′ Roll (12 m), 3″ core |
| Weight | 240 gsm |
| Caliper (thickness) | 426 µm (about 16.8 mil) |
| Base | 100% cotton |
| Surface | Matte finish, 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 | 84.4 |
| Opacity (ISO 2471) | 96.14% |
| Drying time | Immediate |
| Water resistance | High |
| Made in | St Cuthberts Mill in the UK |
Other sizes of Somerset Enhanced Watercolour Rag
- 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- 24″ x 10′ Roll
- 24″ x 39′ Roll (12 m)
Related Canson papers
- ARCHES 88 310 gsm, 44″ x 39′ Roll
- ARCHES Aquarelle Rag 310 gsm, 44″ x 39′ Roll
- ARCHES BFK Rives Pure White 310 gsm, 44″ x 39′ Roll
- ARCHES BFK Rives White 310 gsm, 44″ x 39′ Roll
Source: Canson Infinity product page, Somerset® Enhanced Watercolour Rag (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 Watercolour Rag FAQ
What weight and thickness is Somerset Enhanced Watercolour Rag?
Somerset Enhanced Watercolour Rag is 240 gsm and 426 µm thick (about 16.8 mil), with a matte textured surface on a 100% cotton base.
Is Somerset Enhanced Watercolour Rag OBA-free and archival?
Yes. Canson lists Somerset Enhanced Watercolour Rag 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 Watercolour Rag?
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 C762511021?
One roll of Somerset Enhanced Watercolour Rag 240 gsm, 44″ x 39′ Roll (12 m). Not sure which size fits your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
Canson Infinity Somerset® Enhanced Watercolour Rag 240 gsm Technical Data Sheet (PDF)
