Description
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308 gsm is a matte 100% cotton inkjet paper from Hahnemühle, sold here as a box of 25 13″ x 19″ sheets (order number 10641436). Hahnemühle Photo Rag® is one of the world’s most popular papers and the valued all-rounder for high-quality FineArt inkjet printing. The white cotton artist’s paper, with its characteristic, wonderfully soft feel, boasts a lightly defined felt structure, lending each artwork a three-dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth. Combined with the matt premium inkjet coating, this paper produces outstanding prints that feature brilliant colours, deep blacks, striking contrasts and perfect reproduction of detail.
Photo Rag® specifications
| Hahnemühle order number | 10641436 (US size; not listed on Hahnemühle’s international page) |
|---|---|
| Size | 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets |
| Weight | 308 gsm (EN ISO 536) |
| Caliper (thickness) | 480 µm (about 18.9 mil) |
| Base | 100% cotton |
| Surface | matte |
| Media colour | white |
| Whiteness | 92.5% |
| Opacity (ISO 2471) | 99.0% |
| Optical brighteners (OBA) | Very low (per Hahnemühle datasheet) |
| pH | 8.3 |
| 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 Photo Rag®
- 188 gsm, 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- 188 gsm, 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- 188 gsm, 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- 188 gsm, 17″ x 22″, 25 Sheets
- 4″ x 6″, 30 Sheets
- 5.8″ x 8.3″ (A5), 30 Sheets
- 8.27″ x 23.38″, 25 Sheets
- 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 22″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 22″, 25 Sheets
- 24″ x 36″, 25 Sheets
- 35″ x 46.75″, 25 Sheets
- 500 gsm, 24″ x 30″, 25 Sheets
- 500 gsm, 35″ x 46.75″, 25 Sheets
- 188 gsm, 17″ x 39′ Roll
- 188 gsm, 24″ x 39′ Roll
- 188 gsm, 36″ x 39′ Roll
- 188 gsm, 44″ x 39′ Roll
- 17″ x 39′ Roll
- 24″ x 10′ Roll
- 24″ x 39′ Roll
- 36″ x 39′ Roll
- 44″ x 39′ Roll
- 44″ x 65′ Roll
Related Hahnemühle media
- Hahnemühle Torchon 285 gsm, 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle German Etching® 310 gsm, 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle William Turner 190 gsm, 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle Albrecht Dürer 210 gsm, 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
Sources: Hahnemühle product page Photo Rag 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.
Photo Rag® FAQ
What weight and thickness is Photo Rag®?
Photo Rag® is 308 gsm and 480 µm thick (about 18.9 mil), with a matte surface on a 100% cotton base.
Is Photo Rag® OBA-free and archival?
Hahnemühle lists its OBA content as very low. It is acid-free and lignin-free and ISO 9706 conform (museum quality), per Hahnemühle.
Which inks work with Photo Rag®?
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 10641436?
One box of Photo Rag® 308 gsm, 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets. Not sure which size fits your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® 308 gsm Technical Data Sheet (PDF)
