Archival Pricing
For archival projects that require museum quality and the best longevity, you have several "true giclée" options to choose from. All of our archival media are rated at over 75 years longevity and range in price from 23¢ per square inch to
as low as 12¢ per sqin
All pricing is calculated by the square inch, so you will find that the pricing favours larger prints and volume orders. Pricing is based on the total number of square inches for each order.
As a convenience to our regular clients, we have an online Price Calculator for project estimating. Please call for immediate access.
Testing is included in the cost of printing, so unless you plan on testing more than one media, there are no additional proofing costs. See proofing options for details about mixed media testing. Clear coating, mounting, and laminating are NOT included in the cost of printing.
Special quotes are still available on larger volume or mixed size orders, so please contact our Customer Service at 604-872-0088 or email for more details.
Price Breaks
Archival media are all based on the same cost per square inch.
| Total Square Inches | Price Per Square Inch |
| 0-2,000 2,001-6,000 6,001-14,000 14,001-29,000 29,001-150,000 |
.23 .19 .16 .14 .12 |
Types of Media
Premium Artist Canvas
Recommended for photographic, fine art, and museum quality reproductions. Made from the highest quality cotton duck fabric, this heavyweight canvas is the best all around canvas on the market. Soft white, pH neutral, acid free, and 100% cotton canvas. Over 100 years longevity.
Special Note: Clear coating is NOT optional for canvas output, though it is listed separately for other media options.
Available up to 52” wide (51.25” printable) by any length.
Arches - Textured and Smooth
Recommended for photographic, fine art, and museum quality reproductions. "Arches" has been a familiar name to traditional artists for years and now they have brought the same distintive textures found in their Arches Cold Press to the digital fine art world. Soft white, pH neutral, acid free, and 100% cotton textured and smooth watercolour papers. Over 100 years longevity.
Available up to 44” wide (43.25” printable) by any length.
Photo Matte and Gloss
Recommended for photographic, fine art, and museum quality reproductions. Bright white, pH neutral, acid free, and 100% cotton flat matte and resin coated papers. Over 100 years longevity.
Available up to 44” wide (43.25” printable) by any length.
Epson - Photo Lustre
Recommended for portraits and weddings photographers, this media offers the closest feel to traditional photographic lustre paper. A favourite for photo-based artists printing with higher quality Epson desktop printers. Bright white, pH neutral, acid free, and 100% cotton resin coated paper. Over 100 years longevity.
Available up to 44” wide (43.25” printable) by any length.
Polychrome
Recommended for photo-based artists, this media is the perfect replacement to a traditional "Cibachrome" print. With exceptional dot definition, this media yields excellent contrast, deep blacks and vibrant colours. Super high-gloss, brilliant white, pH neutral, acid free, and 100% white polyester film. Over 100 years longevity.
Special Note: Like Cibachrome prints, extra care should be taken to avoid contact with the surface of your print. Always handle the print by the borders or while wearing cotton gloves. Due to the super high-gloss surface, it shows fingerprints and scratches easily.
Available up to 54” wide (53.25” printable) by any length.