OUR choice of FINE ART and SPECIALTY papers is ILFORD
ILFORD is one of the earliest adopters of digital imaging technology for the photographic and commercial wide format markets, and has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry, demonstrating the ability to design products in line with changing technologies. Experience is paramount, and ILFORD has used its knowledge to fine-tune its core competencies to excel in producing innovative products over the years. As a result, ILFORD is one of the only companies in the world to offer its customers a ‘best in class’ solution for producing outstanding printed images and displays, regardless of their application. The ILFORD team continues to develop technical building blocks to ensure that ILFORD can respond directly to any step change in technology
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The ILFORD name is well established in the history of imaging and today continues to be associated with cutting edge technology thanks to its strong links to the photographic and commercial wide format markets, research and development, technical know-how and manufacturing capabilities
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​Below are the papers we keep in stock
We are sure we have the right paper to suit your print needs, wants and requirements!
Gold Fibre Gloss - GALERIE Gold Fibre Gloss is a throwback to a bygone era; this traditional fibre-based photo paper is ideal for high-quality black and white printing and offers an extensive gamut for colour, detail and tonality. In developing GALERIE Gold Fibre Gloss, ILFORD has considered all the elements that make the perfect traditional photo paper, reminiscent of papers produced for the darkroom. With no optical brighteners, and a seamless transition between contrast, shadow detail and highlight areas, this new exciting addition to the GALERIE range is sure to be a winner - Traditional Baryta-like surface - 100% cotton rag - High quality black and white and colour images - Wide colour gamut for vivid images - No optical brighteners - Acid free - Excellent sharpness​​​​
Gold Fibre Pearl - ILFORD GALERIE Gold Fibre Pearl expands on the already popular and award-winning Gold Fibre Silk and Gold Fibre Gloss range. Gold Fibre Pearl is ideal for high-quality black and white printing and offers an exceptionally wide gamut for beautiful colour reproduction, crisp detail and tonality. In developing GALERIE Gold Fibre Pearl, ILFORD leverages decades of expertise in inkjet technology to ensure its users can create superior prints with the highest image quality and consistency - A traditional baryta photo paper - High quality black and white and colour images - Wide colour gamut for vivid images - Perfect for digital toning - No optical brighteners - Acid free - Excellent sharpness
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​Gold Fibre Rag - GALERIE Gold Fibre Rag continues our expansion of the Baryta and Baryta-like product portfolio. Featuring a unique soft texture and a semi-gloss finish, Galerie Gold Fibre Rag is ideal for high-definition images with an extended tonal range, making it a must for exhibition-quality prints. This versatile media is perfect for colour images with vibrancy and depth or for producing a sympathetic re-creation of traditional black and white images. Look and feel of a traditional baryta photo paper - Soft textured - Semigloss - Bright White - Has optical brighteners - Acid free - Excellent colour gamut
​​Fine Art Smooth Pearl - ILFORD GALERIE Fine Art Smooth Pearl offers a cellulose alternative capable of delivering stunning contrast and sharpness with a large colour gamut. For the best printing results, we recommend using the Photo Black of your printer to give the printed areas a slight gloss. Also perfect for black and white reproduction - Excellent image sharpness - Smooth pearl surface - Alpha-Cellulose paper - Has optical brighteners - Acid Free​​
​Fine Art Textured Silk - ILFORD GALERIE Fine Art Textured Silk offers a 25% cotton and 75% cellulose alternative capable of delivering stunning contrast and sharpness with a large colour gamut. Also perfect for black and white reproduction - Warmtone Paper - Excellent image sharpness - Smooth pearl surface - Alpha-Cellulose paper - Has optical brighteners - Acid free ​​​​
Fine Art Smooth - ILFORD GALERIE Fine Art Smooth has a matt, warm-tone surface and is a great alternative to the GALERIE Cotton papers. Created from an alpha-cellulose base with the latest advances in matt coating layer technology, this new product allows professional and enthusiast fine art photographers and printers to achieve the artistic interpretation of an image by drawing out sharp, crisp details while maintaining vivid colours. Alpha-Cellulose paper - Has no optical brighteners - Acid free ​​​
Smooth Cotton Sprite - ILFORD GALERIE Smooth Cotton Sprite is a medium-weight 100% Cotton Rag paper with an ultra-smooth surface with a natural base tint. Ideal for interior décor applications and art reproduction of Fine Art, Pop Art and Artistic illustrations - Ultra-smooth surface - 100% Cotton rag base - Natural base tint - No optical brighteners - Acid free - Medium weight​​
Textured Cotton Sprite - ILFORD GALERIE Textured Cotton Sprite is a medium-weight 100% Cotton Rag paper with a “soft textured” surface and a natural base tint. Ideal for interior décor applications and art reproduction of Fine Art, Pop Art and Artistic illustrations - Soft textured surface - 100% Cotton rag base - Natural base tint - No optical brighteners - Medium weight​​​
​Gold Fibre Rag - GALERIE Gold Fibre Rag continues our expansion of the Baryta and Baryta-like product portfolio. Featuring a unique soft texture and a semi-gloss finish, Galerie Gold Fibre Rag is ideal for high-definition images with an extended tonal range, making it a must for exhibition-quality prints. This versatile media is perfect for colour images with vibrancy and depth or for producing a sympathetic re-creation of traditional black and white images - Look and feel of a traditional baryta photo paper - Soft textured - Semigloss - Bright White - Has optical brighteners - Acid free - Excellent colour gamut​​​
PRINT FOR THOUGHT
As a photographer, do I have a preferred type of paper for printing my images on
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Yes, yet what works for me, for my vision of image and paper connection
It may not work for others, so before we lean towards paper selection
and printing your image, we will consider your vision and thoughts first!
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Maybe consider the image you have captured and edited, or straight from your phone
With many variables to consider, we will do our best to advise you through the printing journey
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Paper finishes like - Glossy | Semi Gloss | Matte | Smooth | Ultra Smooth | Textured | Baryta | Pearl
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Our goal is not to have a paper selected that overpowers your image when it should enhance it!
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