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Not archival. The Strathmore Bristols only get into the archival quality with series 500. A pad of 15 500 series papers costs nearly 30 euros.
Regarding this, what is archival quality paper?
Archival paper is an especially permanent, durable acid-free paper. Often, cotton rag paper is used for archival purposes, as it is not made from wood-based pulp. Thus, "archival paper" is sometimes broken down into two categories: Conservation-grade — acid-free, buffered paper made from wood-based pulp.
Similarly, it is asked, is Canson paper archival?
Canson Edition Papers Made of 100% cotton, these archival sheets are dual-sided with both smooth and medium toothed surfaces, and have deckled edges. They are luxurious and versatile and can be used for printmaking, drawing or multi-media.
Archival photo paper is normally measured by how many years the image will last and keep its original colours without change or fading. Some manufacturers promise 25 years and some 150 years. This can be put to the test and can be measured by a special machine.