- Superior quality 100% cotton paper for all wet and dry media - Archival and free from optical brightening agents - Gelatin-sized to the core, and air-dried - Sheets have two natural edges and two deckle edges - Mouldmade in France Manufactured in the same French mill since 1492, Arches Naturally White Watercolor Paper is prized by artists worldwide for its strength, texture, and lasting quality. Crafted on a traditional cylinder mould, this superior-quality paper derives its natural bright white color from a pure, 100% long-fiber cotton composition. Arches’ craft production process results in the paper’s hallmark deckle edges, and every sheet is watermarked for authenticity. Gelatin sized to the core for optimal absorbency, sheets are durable enough to support multiple washes, rigorous scrubbing, artists’ tape, and masking fluid without warping or sustaining surface damage. Beyond watercolor, Arches Watercolor Paper is excellent for applications in ink and gouache, as well as printmaking and drawing.