Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3

Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3 - 25 glossy fibre-based sheets

Office paper is made for documents; this is a print surface with a much more traditional photographic character. Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3 is glossy, fibre-based paper with a baryta-like surface, created with the look of darkroom printing in mind. It’s aimed at photographers making finished inkjet prints, especially where black-and-white tone and fine image detail matter. Ilford describes the paper as suited to high-quality monochrome work, with a broad colour range for colour photographs too. That combination makes it relevant for a carefully toned black-and-white print, a colour image with subtle gradations, or a detailed photograph where smooth transitions from shadow to highlight are important. The paper’s traditional character is the point here: it brings a fibre-based feel to digital printing rather than presenting itself as an everyday, general-purpose sheet. The name includes A3, while the supplied sheet dimensions are 329 x 483 mm. That’s the larger A3+ format, so the physical measurements are worth noting when you’re selecting paper for a particular print size. The pack contains 25 sheets. It’s a focused option for photographers who want glossy fibre-based paper and a traditional darkroom reference in their print work.

Highlights

• A3+ sheet dimensions: Each sheet measures 329 x 483 mm. Those concrete dimensions are useful when planning a print layout or comparing the paper with a required sheet size; they clarify the format beyond the A3 wording in the product title.
• 310 g/m² paper weight: This is a substantial sheet, with a specified weight of 310 grams per square metre. The figure gives you a clear paper-weight reference when choosing stock for finished photographic prints.
• More than 98% opacity: The stated opacity is above 98%. That high coverage figure is a useful specification for print work where you want to know how much of the reverse side’s appearance is masked by the sheet.
• Pigment ink type: The listed ink type is pigment. This is the relevant detail to check when selecting this paper for a pigment-ink printing workflow; the supplier information identifies the ink category without naming printer models.
• No optical brighteners: The paper is made without optical brightening agents. That detail matters to photographers choosing a paper with a more traditional photographic character rather than one whose whiteness relies on those additives.
• Gloss finish: Its surface finish is glossy. This gives the paper a clear, specific finish category to consider when matching it to the presentation you have in mind for a monochrome or colour print.
• Pack of 25 sheets: There are 25 sheets in the pack. It’s a defined quantity for planning a short print run or keeping a consistent paper stock on hand for a series of photographs.

What's Included

• Ilford Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3+ paper, 25 sheets

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Model: Galerie Prestige Gold Fibre Gloss A3
• Type: Fibre-based photo paper
• Finish: Gloss
• Surface: Baryta-like
• Sheet size: 329 x 483 mm (A3+)
• Paper weight: 310 g/m²
• Opacity: More than 98%
• Ink type: Pigment
• Optical brighteners: None
• Pack quantity: 25 sheets