To ensure that my photographs achieve the highest quality and longevity, I use Hahnemühle paper for prints.

By opting for high-quality print paper, I can guarantee that my photographs not only look stunning when displayed on the wall, but also that they will continue to inspire and delight for many years to come.

Hahnemühle FineArt, Inc. is a paper manufacturing company in Germany. It is the world’s leading producer of coated papers for ink jet printing. They have been in business for over 450 years.

Hahnemühle paper meets strict standards for durability and lightfastness, in line with ISO standard 16245. These papers are designed to be highly resistant to aging, providing confidence for artworks intended to endure. When combined with acid-free, lightfast artist materials and stored in museum conditions, artworks can retain their colors for hundreds of years.

Hahnemühle holds several certifications , including ISO 14001. These reflect its commitment to sustainability, and environmental responsibility throughout the production process.

In 2024, the company celebrates an incredible 440 years of uninterrupted paper production at Hahnemühle’s headquarters in Germany, southern Lower Saxony.

Hahnemühle paper is renowned for its superior quality, being both acid-free and vegan. This means the paper does not contain any harmful chemicals that could degrade the image over time, and it is produced without the use of animal products, making it ethical and environmentally friendly.

Papers from Hahnemühle are free from gelatin and other animal-based substrates, as these are excluded from the production process.

 

Using high-quality print paper like Hahnemühle is crucial for several reasons:

  1. Color reproduction and detail                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Hahnemühle paper is specifically designed to provide accurate color reproduction and sharp details, making the photographs appear vibrant and lifelike.
  2. Long lifespan:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Acid-free paper prevents yellowing and deterioration over time, ensuring that your prints remain in perfect condition for many years to come.
  3. Environmentally friendly choice:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               By choosing vegan and acid-free paper, we make a conscious decision to reduce environmental impact and support sustainable practices.
  4. Professional quality                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Hahnemühle paper is recognized in the art world and is often used by professional photographers and artists for their works. This ensures that your prints maintain a professional standard that can compete with the best galleries.

 

As early as 1965, Hahnemühle was the first paper manufacturer worldwide to produce exclusively vegan ​​​​​​​papers.

All Hahnemühle papers are acid free and vegan.

  1. Neutrally sized and therefore acid free
  2. possess a pH value between 7,5 and 9,5
  3. are at least 4% calcium carbonat e(CaCO³) buffered against air pollution buffered
  4. wood-free
  5. made from chlorine-free (tcf/ecf) bleached pulp and/or rag fibres
  6. lightfast
  7. extremely age resistant – more than 100 years (highest life expectancy category)

 

Vegan papers

Vegan papers are made form all-natural, plant-based materials, such as hemp, flax and rice paper

 

Fine paper

The term “fine paper” is a classification for high quality papers for different applications.