Beautiful fine art and photographic printing, that doesn't cost the earth
Printing has an environmental impact — there’s no getting around this fact. We do however, have in our control, how we print, what we print on, how we package our prints, and how we run our studio. Sustainability isn’t a after-thought or a marketing badge, it’s a daily focus in how we work, the suppliers we choose, and the decisions we make.
Sustainability is about reducing impact wherever we can, without asking our artists to compromise on quality, longevity, or presentation. This means;
We stock a range of papers, most of which are produced by FSC- or PEFC-certified mills. You can view our complete range of papers here. Hahnemühle’s Natural Line range of papers has been leading sustainable printing since its inception, and we stock four of their papers.
Hahnemühle Agave is a distinctive fine art paper made with 70% resource-saving agave fibres, blended with cotton for strength and longevity. Its gently textured surface adds depth to artwork while the matt coating delivers rich colour, sharp detail and deep blacks. Naturally acid- and lignin-free, and free from optical brighteners, Agave is well suited to artists who want a tactile paper with strong environmental credentials.
Hahnemühle Bamboo is a warm-toned fine art paper made with 90% resource-saving bamboo fibres. Its soft, felted surface gives artwork a natural depth, while the matt coating delivers strong colour reproduction and crisp detail. Bamboo is particularly well-suited to warm palettes and monochrome prints. Naturally acid- and lignin-free, and free from optical brighteners, Bamboo combines archival quality with clear environmental credentials.
Hahnemühle Hemp is a versatile fine art paper made from resource-saving hemp fibres blended with cotton. Naturally durable and long-lasting, it has a subtle, silky surface and a soft, natural white tone. The smooth finish delivers excellent colour reproduction and fine detail, making it well-suited to a wide range of artistic styles. Like all our archival papers, Hemp is acid- and lignin-free, and free from optical brighteners.
Hahnemühle Sustainable Photo Satin is a smooth, satin-finish photo paper made with a bio-based, plastic-free inkjet coating, offering a fully recyclable alternative to traditional photo papers. Its bright white surface delivers excellent colour, contrast and fine detail, making it ideal for photographic prints, posters and digital illustrations, whether for limited editions or open-run work.
Please get in touch with us if you need any help deciding on a paper for your next project. We’re more than happy to talk through all the paper options available.
Our studio operates as a carbon-neutral company; our yearly emissions are measured and offset towards rewilding projects in the United Kingdom. We’re powered in part by a large bank of solar panels on our studio roof; the additional energy we source from the grid is 100% renewable.
We also extend this thinking into fulfillment by using sustainably focused carriers, plastic-free packaging wherever possible, and packaging that is the right size to avoid excess materials and waste.
For artists using our dropshipping service, this means your prints are produced and dispatched responsibly, without the need to manage the details yourself.
Sustainable printing isn’t only an ethical choice, it’s often a practical one too.
Beautiful prints on a range of industry leading fine art papers with no minimum orders and bespoke specifications.
Take a closer look at our paper and canvas range, read about each paper and view printed examples in detail.
Find out about our popular and integrated fine art print dropshipping service, including Etsy and Shopify apps.
