Silk paper is the combination of a
smooth surface, a
pearly look and a
scratch-proof paper structure, which is often refered to as "
lustre paper", "
matte photo paper", "
semi-gloss" or paper with a "
satin finish".
Sturdy yet
flexible and
stunningly beautiful, matte photo paper is highly
resistant to
creasing. One of the first things that you will spot when you see
silk printing paper is its pleasant texture and clear
image reproduction. Matte photo paper (lustre paper) used by myphotobook is inspired on
traditional
Kitakata Washi Japanese paper. Due to its
tactile quality and
strength, this special type of paper has been used for many different
purposes, such as manufacturing photo books and other
artworks. Silky luster
sheets are therefore a popular type of
fabric for producing
fine art and is often found in
art exhibitions. By getting your pictures
printed on luster paper with myphotobook, you benefit from a
70-year guarantee to
light exposure.
Matte vs glossy - which one should I pick?
On one hand, a
glossy finish is generally supposed to be more impressive, although there are pictures for which it is really not the ideal solution. On the other, a plain
matte picture may be lacking that "little something" to be
enhanced.
Semi-gloss paper offers an in-between
solution with a much
higher resolution than a
standard inkjet print and less
glare than
photographic paper sheets. In this way, the
light doesn't interfere with the picture, regardless from the
angle it is viewed from. At the same time, the
colours on the picture look as
warm and
vivid as in
silver halide prints (developed pictures)
A silk quality to preserve your fondest memories
Pictures are full of emotions that deserve to be preserved. Silk printing intensifies these emotions and
spotlights your life most
meaningful moments. Find the right place for them at
home - above the TV or up on your shelves - so that they can be
admired every day of the year. Use our
photo printing online software to immortalise pictures of your
family & friends, your honeymoon, school graduation, birthday celebrations and many more occasions.
Lustre & matte photo paper
A further advantage of choosing
lustre photo paper is that it avoids
finger prints. If photographic sheets with a glossy finish normally need to be
handled very carefully - so that they don't get dirty - matte photo paper is less
delicate, but mantains a
refined and
noble look. The greatest romantic snaps of your
wedding or pictures of your newborn baby in
pastel tones look good on matte photo paper. Also pictures for a book cover or that are exposed to light are good choice for this paper type, since they won't be so
shiny.
Choose the ideal size for your silk prints
Our matte photo paper is available for portrait, landscape and square
photo printing. Please note that the same rectangular format can be used both for
portrait and
landscape captions (you just need to turn around the picture). These are the available
sizes for silk printing:
- square 13x13 cm , 15x15 cm, 20x20 cm,
- portrait or landscape: 5x30 cm, 9x13 cm, 10x13 cm, 10x15 cm, 11x20 cm, 11x15 cm, 13x17 cm, 13x18 cm, 15x20 cm, 15x21 cm, 13x25 cm, 13x30 cm.
Hint: Because of the
delivery fee, you may be interested in
ordering several
copies of a same photo or try a variety of smaller and larger formats.
Photo printing online with a matte or glossy finish
Enjoy all the advantages of myphotobook Ireland's
professional photo printing online services.
Print photos online with a glossy, semi-gloss or matte finish to fit your
photographic project. From small
mini prints to l
arge photo posters and
personalised wall art, all
creative possibilities are open to you. Transform them into
fashionable retro prints or classy lustre photo prints. Design
personalised photo gifts for your loved ones at any stage of they year:
Christmas,
birthdays, weddings,
Easter,
Mother's Day and many more.
