Description
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Pearl 320 gsm is a pearl 100% cotton inkjet paper from Hahnemühle, sold here as a box of 25 11″ x 17″ sheets (order number 10641451). Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Pearl is a pure cotton paper with an inkjet coating that has been optimised for FineArt applications. The natural white artists’ paper contains no optical brighteners and is characterised by its warm shade of white. The delicately defined, even surface texture gives the paper a lovely soft feel and the print a stunning sense of depth.
Photo Rag® Pearl specifications
| Hahnemühle order number | 10641451 (US size; not listed on Hahnemühle’s international page) |
|---|---|
| Size | 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets |
| Weight | 320 gsm (EN ISO 536) |
| Caliper (thickness) | 480 µm (about 18.9 mil) |
| Base | 100% cotton |
| Surface | pearl |
| Media colour | natural white |
| Whiteness | 89% |
| Opacity (ISO 2471) | 98.5% |
| Optical brighteners (OBA) | None (OBA-free) |
| pH | 8.0 |
| 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 | high |
| Drying | instant |
| Made by | Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH, Dassel, Germany |
Other sizes of Photo Rag® Pearl
- 8.5″ x 11″, 25 Sheets
- 13″ x 19″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 22″, 25 Sheets
- 17″ x 39′ Roll
- 24″ x 39′ Roll
- 36″ x 39′ Roll
- 44″ x 39′ Roll
Related Hahnemühle media
- Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl 285 gsm, 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm, 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta 325 gsm, 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
- Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300 gsm, 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets
Sources: Hahnemühle product page Photo Rag Pearl 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® Pearl FAQ
What weight and thickness is Photo Rag® Pearl?
Photo Rag® Pearl is 320 gsm and 480 µm thick (about 18.9 mil), with a pearl surface on a 100% cotton base.
Is Photo Rag® Pearl 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 Photo Rag® Pearl?
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 10641451?
One box of Photo Rag® Pearl 320 gsm, 11″ x 17″, 25 Sheets. Not sure which size fits your printer? Call DTG at 800.681.0024.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Pearl 320 gsm Technical Data Sheet (PDF)
