PermaJet was founded in 1999 with the aim of delivering a range of premium inkjet papers to suit everyone who is serious about photography and print.
With such a comprehensive range of media, PermaJet produced five different test packs, giving photographers, creatives and artists the opportunity to discover new favourites at a lower cost.
The PermaJet Digital Photo Test Pack 1 comprises 2 sheets of each of PermaJet’s Digital Photo papers, a line up ranging from high gloss papers through to papers with metallic/pearlescent finishes. The sample pack provides remarkable diversity and enables the artist to print vibrant images and pin-sharp monochromes with great tonal range
PermaJet Gloss 271
A high gloss, instant dry inkjet paper with bright white base giving your images a classic photographic feel. Its finish adds life to any image and is the perfect choice for bold, high-key photography and graphic work that needs to look sharp and punchy. Gloss 271 is perfect for images where a high gloss finish is desired and where the image has vibrant, saturated colours.
Specification
Weight ‒ 271gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.27mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 131
Base Construction ‒ Resin Coated
Coatings ‒ Single-sided with a glossy, instant dry microporous receiving layer
Primary Features ‒ Instant touch dry, high white gloss finish, water resistant, superb colour and monochrome reproduction, exceptional ink absorption
Black Ink ‒ PK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Gloss 271gsm
PermaJet Oyster 271
PermaJet’s most popular paper and multiple award winner, Oyster 271 has a bright white base and a subtle pearl surface – the perfect midpoint between gloss and matt. Described as an “all-rounder”, its instant dry coating delivers an incredible DMAX ensuring wide tonal range and rich saturated colours. Oyster is the perfect “all rounder” and able to handle both colour and monochrome images brilliantly, it acts as a fantastic paper for those just starting out printing.
Specification
Weight ‒ 271gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.26mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 131
Base Construction ‒ Resin Coated
Coatings ‒ Single-sided with a pearl, instant dry microporous receiving layer
Primary Features ‒ Instant touch dry, unique oyster/pearl finish, water resistant, superb colour and monochrome reproduction, exceptional ink absorption
Black Ink ‒ PK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Oyster 271gsm
PermaJet Smooth Pearl 280
A luxurious creamy based paper with a subtle pearl/lustre finish. The natural white/warm base tint makes this media ideal for portraiture studios, skin tones, and landscape photography. PermaJet’s Smooth Pearl 280 is perfect for daily printing where a warmer based is preferred especially for portraits with smooth skin tones. This paper is a brilliant alternative to Ilford’s Smooth Pearl.
Specification
Weight ‒ 280gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.30mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 103
Base Construction ‒ Resin Coated
Coatings ‒ Single-sided with a pearl, instant dry microporous receiving layer
Primary Features ‒ Instant touch dry, unique pearl finish, water resistant, superb colour and monochrome reproduction, exceptional ink absorption
Black Ink ‒ PK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Smooth Pearl 280gsm
PermaJet Smooth Gloss 280
A mirror-like, high gloss finish paper with a warm base tint, making it ideal for photographers with high-impact advertising and studio work. PermaJet’s Smooth Gloss 280 is perfect for images where a warmer base tint is preferred or images with high-definition colour or monochrome.
Specification
Weight ‒ 280gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.30mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 150
Base Construction ‒ Resin Coated
Coatings ‒ Single-sided with a gloss, instant dry microporous receiving layer
Primary Features ‒ Instant touch dry, unique pearl finish, water resistant, superb colour and monochrome reproduction, exceptional ink absorption
Black Ink ‒ PK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Smooth Gloss 280gsm
PermaJet Titanium Lustre 280
An award-winning and beautifully creative inkjet paper with a unique metallic base and subtle lustre surface. Images leap off the pages giving you prints a dramatic appearance and high level of detail. Titanium Lustre 280 is perfect for any image with water, metal or reflective subjects and monochrome images with silvery tones.
Specification
Weight ‒ 280gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.28mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 150
Base Construction ‒ Resin Coated
Coatings ‒ Single-sided metallic resin coated lustre
Primary Features ‒ High Dmax, excellent otnal range, high colour gamut
Black Ink ‒ PK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Titanium Lustre 280gsm
PermaJet Titanium Gloss 300
A unique, award-winning paper with a smooth gloss surface on a heavyweight metallic base. Its silvery undertone gives life to images where subjects contain reflective surfaces such as metal or water, a creative choice to make your work stand out. Like the Titanium Lustre 280, Titanium Gloss 200 is perfect for images with water, metal and reflective surfaces and also any images white white areas and highlights that allow the metallic base to shine through.
Specification
Weight ‒ 300gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.28mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 97
Base Construction ‒ Resin Coated
Coatings ‒ Single-sided metallic resin coated glossy base
Primary Features ‒ High Dmax, excellent tonal range, high colour gamut
Black Ink ‒ PK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Titanium Gloss 300gsm
PermaJet Ultra Pearl 295
Its super bright white base and traditional pronounced pearl surface lifts prints and adds a crisp look suited to bold and high-key work. The high Dmax allows for deep, rich blacks that contrast beautifully with the base tint. Ultra Pearl 295 is perfect for prints that will be handled a lot such as indoor signage. It’s also perfect for school and studio photography thanks to its anti-scan layer.
Specification
Weight ‒ 295gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.28mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 103
Base Construction ‒ Resin Coated
Coatings ‒ A single-sided, anti-scan, highly pronounced pearl surface with an instant dry receiving layer
Primary Features ‒ Instant touch dry, unique pearl finish, water resistant, superb colour and monochrome reproduction, exceptional ink absorption and Dmax
Black Ink ‒ PK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Ultra Pearl 295gsm
PermaJet Photo Lustre 310
A multi-award-winner, resin coated paper with a bright white base and luxurious lustre surface. Its high Dmax allows for intense, rich blacks whilst continuing to achieve definition in shadow areas. Photo Lustre 310 is perfect for images with rich colours and deep striking blacks. The high quality feel is fantastic for day to day printing especially for monochrome images with strong contrasts.
Specification
Weight ‒ 310gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.30mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 112
Base Construction ‒ Resin Coated
Coatings ‒ Single-sided with a highly pronounced lustre, instant dry microporous
receiving layer
Primary Features ‒ Instant touch dry, unique lustre finish, water resistant, superb
colour and monochrome reproduction, exceptional ink absorption and Dmax
Black Ink ‒ PK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Photo Lustre 310gsm
PermaJet Matt Plus 240
An Alpha Cellulose, clean white paper with a beautifully smooth matt surface. Prints on this paper have incredible sharp detail and rich colours, creating vibrant, impactful prints that give depth to images with no distracting glare or textures. Matt Plus 240 is perfect for images with deep, crisp colours and sharp details as well as any wildlife and portrait images with soft tones.
Specification
Weight ‒ 240gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.26mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 124
Base Construction ‒ Alpha Cellulose
Coatings ‒ Single-sided ultra white, matt receiving layer
Primary Features ‒ Instant touch dry, exceptional dot consistency, excellent colour and monochrome ink absorption
Black Ink ‒ MK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Matt Plus 240gsm
PermaJet Matt Proofing 160
The lightest in the entire PermaJet range and a very cost-effective option. Its smooth matt surface was designed with image proofing in mind, ideal for producing test print and general purpose printing. Matt Proofing 160 is perfect for contact sheets and test prints or any application where a lower base weight is required.
Specification
Weight ‒ 160gsm
Thickness ‒ 0.19mm
Whiteness CIE ‒ 128
Base Construction ‒ Alpha Cellulose
Coatings ‒ Single-sided ultra white, matt receiving layer
Primary Features ‒ Instant touch dry, exceptional dot consistency, excellent colour and monochrome ink absorption
Black Ink ‒ MK
Optical Brightening Agents (OBA) ‒ Yes
PermaJet Matt Proofing 160gsm
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