Let’s Look at Two Large Prints on Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag Photo Paper

I’ve been using Palo Duro Softgloss Rag photo paper routinely for a while. How is it performing?

I recently had the opportunity to print two large client prints on Red River’s Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag. I thought it might be a perfect opportunity to demonstrate how the paper looks and performs in a large size.

The paper is offered by Dallas-based paper company Red River, but I’m not sure who manufactures it. However in my initial testing, I found it extremely close in look and performance to Canson Infinity’s Platine Fibre Rag.

Can this American paper hold up to the stellar reputations of the legacy European mills?

Watch the video to hear my thoughts on this paper from Dallas-based Red River

Red River Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag paper specifications

• Paper weight is 315gsm
• 16.5mil thickness
• Paper surface is slightly textured soft gloss
• Microporous coated one side
• Warm white
• 100% cotton rag substrate
• FOGRA Certified ISO 9706 (paper aging standards)
• Acid-free base stock and coating
• No Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs)

Watch my previous videos about Red River Papers