Product Description

GALERIE Prestige Gold Fibre Silk features an inkjet layer coated directly onto a true baryta (barium sulphate) layer and fibre base to produce images with exceptional gamut for vivid color reproduction as well as creamy whites and velvety blacks for the unique look of traditional silver halide photo paper. The media creates high definition images with an extended tonal range and excellent archival properties making it a must for exhibition quality prints. This versatile media is perfect for color images with vibrancy and depth or for producing a sympathetic re-creation of a traditional black and white image. As with true black and white images, the photographer can create the look of chemically toned sepia, gold, selenium and blue images but unlike chemical toning, the number of variations are only limited by the photographer’s imagination. Gold Fibre Silk is compatible with both pigment and dye based printers. However for optimum results the use of pigment inks is recommended.

From the Manufacturer

The GALERIE Prestige range of inkjet media combines state-of-the-art inkjet technology with more than a century of experience in the craft of photographic image making to provide a range of products that match the aspirations and needs of professional photographers the world over. The Prestige range encompasses the award winning and perennial photographer’s favourite Gold Fibre Silk, alongside a diverse selection of ‘Smooth’ products. The specialty coatings, which utilise the latest nanoporous technology, have been crafted by ILFORD specialists for discerning photographers wanting high precision and accuracy in a truly universal product, compatible with all high-end inkjet printers in the market. The GALERIE Prestige range outshines traditional photos in terms of sharpness, high colour gamut, image permanence, printer and ink compatibility, ease of handling, vivid colour reproduction as well as range and quality of finish to take inkjet photo printing to the next level.

Gold Fibre Silk

GALERIE Prestige Gold Fibre Silk features an inkjet layer coated directly onto a true baryta (barium sulphate) layer and fibre base to produce images with exceptional gamut for vivid colour reproduction as well as creamy whites and velvety blacks for the unique look of traditional silver halide photo paper.

The media creates high definition images with an extended tonal range and excellent archival properties 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 a traditional black and white image. As with true black and white images, the photographer can create the look of chemically toned sepia, gold, selenium and blue images but unlike chemical toning, the number of variations are only limited by the photographer’s imagination.

Gold Fibre Silk is compatible with both pigment and dye based printers. However for optimum results the use of pigment inks is recommended.

Key Benefits

Traditional photo fibre base
Look and feel of traditional baryta photo paper
High quality black and white and colour images
Wide colour gamut for vivid images
Perfect for digital toning
Excellent sharpness

Making memories last a lifetime

A number of elements can affect the life of an inkjet print. In addition to the type of ink and media used, factors including light, humidity, temperature, air pollutants, ozone levels and how and where the print is displayed, can all influence the permanence of a print. ILFORD media is manufactured using raw materials of the highest quality and purity that preserve the longevity of the image without contributing to colour degradation. In addition, rigorous internal and external tests are conducted to ensure the quality of the print is maintained. Before launching any new inkjet product, ILFORD tests the media with all major printer models and undertakes stringent scientific evaluation to measure the impact of light, ozone, humidity and sensitivity to temperature. It is not only the image’s permanence that is important for a photographer but also the physical integrity of the print. Therefore, ILFORD also undertake a series of physical tests to measure scratch, brittleness and delamination. Professional photographers expect the very best and ILFORD goes that step further to ensure their internal testing processes are not only meticulous but exhaustive so that the standards they set are the benchmark for others to follow.

Wilhelm ImagingResearch

In addition to internal testing, GALERIE inkjet photo media has also received high print permanence ratings in access of 200 years from Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc., the world’s leading independent permanence testing laboratory. Results show that ILFORD GALERIE Gold Fibre Silk, Smooth Pearl and Smooth Gloss media achieved a very high level of overall print permanence and dark storage stability ratings. When printed with HP Vivera pigment inks, the papers were found to withstand fading and yellowing for more than 250 years in archival album or dark storage conditions, and are stable for more than 200 years when displayed under glass. The Smooth papers also demonstrated a “very high” resistance to high humidity. For more information on permanence and the Wilhelm test data, visit www.ilford.com

Specifications:

Weight 310gsm Surface Silk Opacity >95% Caliper 315 micron (12.5mil) Tint (CIE L*a*b*) 97.0, – 0.5, 0.2 Whiteness 100 Brightness 96 Media Type Baryta Ink Type Pigment