Hahnemühle Bamboo 290 gsm is the world's first FineArt inkjet paper made from 90% bamboo fibers (with 10% cotton) — chosen for a natural look and more environmentally friendly paper production. The natural white, warm-toned paper contains no optical brighteners and stands out for its soft, lightly textured felt structure and sensual feel.
The matte premium inkjet coating delivers excellent results, with defined reproduction of color and detail — particularly flattering for warm hues and monochrome prints. Bamboo is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most precise age-resistance requirements. The unique combination of sustainable bamboo fibers, soft surface texture, and impressive print quality gives artwork outstanding expression and soul.
- 290 gsm, 90% bamboo fibres + 10% cotton — the first FineArt paper from bamboo fiber
- Natural white, warm-toned — without optical brighteners
- Soft, lightly textured felt structure — a delicate, sensual surface
- Matte premium inkjet coating — excellent for warm hues and monochrome prints
- Sustainable — made from a rapidly renewable fiber for eco-friendly production
- Acid- and lignin-free — ISO 9706 conform / museum quality for the highest age resistance
- 44" × 39' roll, 3" core — ICC profiles available from Hahnemühle
Applications: photographic and fine-art reproduction to the highest archival standards, digital art, black & white and color photography, limited-edition display and exhibition prints, albums, greeting cards, and more.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hahnemühle Bamboo paper made from?
It's made from 90% bamboo fibers and 10% cotton. Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource, making this the world's first FineArt inkjet paper from bamboo fiber and a more sustainable choice than traditional pulp papers.
What kind of images does it suit best?
Its warm tone and matte texture are especially flattering for warm-hued images and black-and-white (monochrome) prints, giving them depth and character. It's a textured matte paper, not glossy.
Is it archival / museum quality?
Yes. Despite being plant-fiber based, it's acid- and lignin-free, calcium-carbonate buffered, and ISO 9706 conform — museum quality for high age resistance.
What printers and inks is it compatible with?
Bamboo works with both pigment and dye inkjet systems. ICC profiles for specific printers are available from Hahnemühle.
Technical Specifications
| Product | Hahnemühle Bamboo | Roll Size / Core | 44" × 39'; 3" core |
| Weight | 290 gsm (EN ISO 536) | Thickness | 0.50 mm (EN ISO 534) |
| Material | 90% bamboo fibres, 10% cotton | Media Colour | Natural white |
| Whiteness | 83.0% (D65 2° 460 nm) | Opacity | 99.0% (ISO 2471) |
| pH Value (total) | 8.5 (DIN 53124) | Surface Finish | Matt |
| Acid Free | Yes; calcium carbonate buffered | OBA Content | None (no optical brighteners) |
| Water Resistance | Very high | Drying Behaviour | Instant |
| Archival | Acid- and lignin-free; ISO 9706 conform (museum quality) | Ink Compatibility | Pigment and dye inkjet systems |
| ICC Profiles | Available from Hahnemühle → | ||
Test conditions: 23°C / 50% R.H. All indicated data are typical average values.
Use & Storage
- Use and store ideally at 35–65% relative humidity and 10–30°C (50–86°F).
- Handle printed material with care — the surface is susceptible to abrasion.
- Store papers in archive-quality envelopes, folders, and boxes.
- Use only archive-grade tapes and glues for mounting and framing.
- All recommendations and product indications are for guidance and subject to Hahnemühle's test criteria, which may change without notice; consistency of results is not guaranteed.
