Red River Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag 315

Red River Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag 315

Red River Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag 315

Red River Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag 315 is a museum-grade photographic paper. It is made from 100% cotton rag. This Palo Duro SoftGloss paper looks like a traditional darkroom print. It combines color, detail, and longevity from modern pigment inkjet printing.

The lightly textured soft-gloss surface provides a gentle sheen without the strong reflections of a conventional glossy paper. This gives finished photographs a rich, refined appearance while retaining subtle surface character.

The paper reproduces deep blacks, smooth gray tones, and saturated colors. This is one of its strengths. A barrier layer prevents ink from sinking too deeply. This keeps blacks dense. It also maintains strong contrast and detail.

Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag has a warm white base. It contains no optical brightening agents (OBAs). This gives photographs a more natural appearance. It differs from very bright white photographic papers. This paper is great for black-and-white photography. It also suits portraits, landscapes, and fine art reproductions.

At 315 gsm and 16.5 mil thick, it is a substantial heavyweight paper. It has the feel expected from a premium photographic print. The cotton base and coating are acid-free. The paper is lignin-free. It is FOGRA certified to ISO 9706 paper-aging standards. This makes it suitable for conservation-grade and museum-quality printing.

Palo Duro SoftGloss Specifications

  • Weight: 315 gsm
  • Thickness: 16.5 mil
  • Surface: Lightly textured soft gloss / semigloss
  • Material: 100% cotton rag
  • Color: Warm white
  • Coating: Microporous inkjet coating
  • Acid-Free: Yes, base stock and coating
  • Lignin-Free: Yes
  • Optical Brighteners: None
  • Archival Standard: FOGRA Certified ISO 9706
  • Printing Surface: Photo and fine art quality on the coated side
  • Back: Suitable for text and light graphics with no manufacturer markings or logos
  • Roll Core: 3 inches

Best For

Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag 315 suits fine art photography. It is also good for black-and-white prints, portraits, landscapes, and exhibition prints. It is great for photographic reproductions. It has a cotton rag base and deep blacks. There is a subtle sheen and warm white tone. Finished prints have a traditional darkroom photograph character. It provides benefits of a modern archival inkjet printer.

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