240/260gsm Luster Photo Paper

Suede paper (also known as matte paper or frosted paper), due to its rough surface, has a good texture and a frosted feel on the surface, without reflection, making it less prone to fingerprints; However, the transparency is low, and it is not as bright as glossy paper. Professional photographers prefer suede.

The surface is relatively rough and does not reflect light, so the texture of the suede photo paper is good, and the surface has a feeling of sanding, which makes it less likely to get stained with fingerprints. The storage time is longer.

However, the transparency is low, and it is not as bright as glossy paper. Professional photographers prefer suede. At the same time, due to the graininess on the surface of suede paper, blurry photos and portrait photos will be better developed with suede. The velvet surface appears to have a plush texture, slightly rough, slightly poor image quality, and is not easily stained with fingerprints. The suede surface can be stored for a long time without further glue (but attention should be paid to waterproof, moisture-proof, and anti-corrosion).

Suede photos are relatively soft and particularly suitable for depicting characters. Portraits are suitable for suede. If the lighting surface in general life is brighter (with stronger color, layering, and other aspects), if placed in a photo frame with glass in front, it is better to choose a suede surface that will not stick to the glass for a long time. A large canvas with a slightly rough textured surface.

At the same time, due to the graininess on the surface of suede paper, relatively blurry photos may be better washed with suede, and its storage period is longer, which is generally used for ordinary daily photos.

Our selection of premium luster paper for inkjet photo printing includes sheets and rolls of products from KELICAI Professional, Magic, Moab, Canon, Innova, Hahnemuhle, HP, and Sihl. Most are designed for use with wide format photo, graphics, CAD, or general-use inkjet printers that use aqueous dye and/or pigment inks. Some production-grade luster photo papers are optimized for higher-speed printers that use eco-solvent, latex, or UV-cure inks.

A lustre finish paper features a luminous shine that falls somewhere between a no-glare matte paper and a highly reflective glossy photo paper. Luster photo paper is popular choice for wedding and portrait photography because the sheen doesn’t look unnatural.

Plus, the luster finish produces softer contrasts that can blur skin imperfections. Prints on a premium luster photo paper aren’t as likely to show fingerprints when each print is passed around or viewed in a book or album. Luster photo papers are commonly used for inkjet photo prints that will be framed behind glass or mounted for retail displays.

Some suppliers may use the terms luster photo paper and satin photo paper interchangeably, but others will tell you that the sheen of a luster paper is more visible than that on a satin paper. The best way to find the perfect gloss level for your photo prints is to experiment with inkjet photo paper sample packs. Over time, most photographers, artists, and print-service providers settle on a few favorite paper for the types of photo prints they make most often.

For expert help in choosing the luster photo paper that will produce the results you require without exceeding your budget, call us at +86-18565567980. Our customer service reps are happy to help you.

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