Description
Hahnemühle Bamboo 290 gsm is a matte 90% bamboo fibres, 10% cotton inkjet paper from Hahnemühle, sold here as a box of 25 8.5″ x 11″ sheets (order number 10641404). Hahnemühle Bamboo is the world’s first FineArt inkjet paper made from 90% bamboo fibres, for a natural look and environmentally friendly paper production. The natural white, warm-toned bamboo paper does not contain optical brighteners, and stands out thanks to its soft, lightly textured felt structure and sensual feel. The matt premium inkjet coating delivers excellent printing results with defined reproduction of colour and detail, particularly for warm hues and monochrome prints.
Bamboo specifications
| Hahnemühle order number | 10641404 (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 | 90% bamboo fibres, 10% cotton |
| Surface | matte |
| Media colour | natural white |
| Whiteness | 83.0% |
| 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 Bamboo
- 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 22″, 25 Sheets
- 35″ x 46.75″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 39′ 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 Bamboo 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.
Bamboo FAQ
What weight and thickness is Bamboo?
Bamboo is 290 gsm and 500 µm thick (about 19.7 mil), with a matte surface on a 90% bamboo fibres, 10% cotton base.
Is Bamboo 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 Bamboo?
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 10641404?
One box of Bamboo 290 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets. Not sure which size fits your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
Hahnemühle Bamboo 290 gsm Technical Data Sheet (PDF)
