What is giclée printing and how is it different from regular photo printing?

Giclée printing uses high-resolution inkjet machines and pigment-based inks to produce fine-art prints on archival media. Unlike standard photo prints that use dye inks and resin-coated paper, giclée prints are made on acid-free, cotton-based papers or canvas and have a lifespan measured in decades.

What makes Redlab’s prints museum-grade and archival?

Redlab is a Hahnemühle Certified Studio and Tecco Certified Print Partner following strict colour management, paper handling and print longevity standards to ensure archival quality.

Why choose Hahnemühle FineArt papers for exhibitions and collections?

Hahnemühle papers are acid-free, cotton-based and meet ISO 9706 permanence standards. They deliver rich blacks, smooth tonal transitions and subtle textures suited for galleries and private collections.

Which paper types do you recommend for black-and-white versus colour photographs?

For black-and-white prints, Photo Rag Baryta or FineArt Baryta provide deep blacks and micro-contrast. For colour work, Photo Rag 308 gsm offers a wide gamut, while Bamboo adds warm tone suitable for portraits.

How long do pigment-based giclée prints last?

When properly displayed, pigment giclée prints can last 70–100 years without noticeable fading. Protective varnishes extend longevity for canvas prints.

Can Redlab print large-format works and custom sizes for exhibitions?

Yes. Redlab prints up to 44 inches (and on request 60 inches) in width with accurate feed calibration for large works and panoramas.

Do you offer framing or mounting services for your prints?

Redlab offers archival framing, mounting and canvas stretching services that meet exhibition and curatorial standards.

Are your fine-art prints suitable for home interiors and decorative art?

Yes. The same archival quality used for exhibitions benefits private collectors and interiors when displayed properly.

Do you serve clients outside Metro Manila / across the Philippines?

Yes. Redlab produces museum-grade prints for clients across the Philippines through digital file submission, remote proofing and secure nationwide shipping.

Hahnemühle Canvas Artist

Canvas Artist is our go-to matte canvas when the work calls for texture and presence without gloss.

This is a poly-cotton canvas with a pronounced weave. The texture is visible — intentionally so. It adds structure to painterly work and gives photographic prints a more expressive surface.

In print, it holds colour well while keeping blacks controlled. It doesn’t go muddy. Contrast remains strong without looking overly digital. Because it contains no optical brighteners, the base tone stays stable over time and avoids the cool cast some bright white canvases introduce. It pairs well with our fine art giclée printing process when the final outcome involves stretcher framing or exhibition-ready canvas display

The elasticity makes it reliable for stretching. Corners stay tight, and the surface tension holds evenly across larger formats.

Best For

Painterly reproductions
Expressive portrait work
Large-scale statement pieces
Gallery-ready stretched canvas

Technical Notes

340 gsm · Poly-cotton blend
Natural white · No OBAs
Matte coating
ISO 9706 compliant

When to Consider Another Surface
If you want a smoother photographic finish or sharper micro-detail without visible weave, a cotton paper like Photo Rag may be a better fit.

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redlab* is a Hahnemühle Certified Studio.
All prints on this paper follow a fully colour-managed workflow using custom profiles for consistent, archival results.

We were very happy with the photo printing service for our exhibition. Red was extremely responsive, the work was neat and professional and the print quality was excellent. Everything was handled efficiently and with care, even on a tight timeline. Highly recommended, we’ll gladly work with them again!

Audrey Thomas

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