Bergger Cot 320 8x10"

Bergger COT 320 Paper 8x10" (50 Sheets) | Fine Art Alternative Photography

Bergger COT 320 in the 8x10 inch format (pack of 50 sheets) represents the absolute elite among papers designed for alternative photographic processes. It is the only paper available in Poland — and one of very few worldwide — manufactured from the ground up exclusively for alternative and noble photographic printing techniques.

This exclusive French paper is often described as “photographic paper without emulsion” — engineered specifically to meet rigorous chemical requirements, making it an ideal substrate for hand-coating light-sensitive solutions.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

• 100% Cotton Rag – natural cotton fibers ensure the highest archival Fine Art permanence.
• 320 gsm weight – thick, rigid, and exceptionally luxurious to the touch; vastly more refined than standard watercolor papers.
• 0% Optical Brighteners – naturally white tone without artificial whitening agents prevents yellowing over time.
• Uncoated Surface – dual-sided texture designed for hand coating (one side satin-smooth, the other delicately textured — both accept chemistry beautifully).
• Made in France – legendary craftsmanship from the renowned Bergger brand.

Exceptional Performance in Alternative Photography

Why do historical process photographers around the world choose Bergger COT 320?

This paper offers outstanding wet strength — it withstands long and repeated water baths exceptionally well, resists dramatic warping, and dries remarkably evenly. During exposure and development it delivers:

• Extremely clean, bright highlights without contamination.
• Deep, rich blues in cyanotype printing.
• Balanced, moderate contrast with excellent detail rendition.
• Exceptionally smooth and nuanced tonal gradation.

Ideal for Noble & Historical Processes

Thanks to its excellent chemical stability and factory-sized surface optimized for brush or glass coating rod (Puddle Pusher) application, Bergger COT 320 performs exceptionally well in processes such as:

• Platinum and Palladium printing (highly demanding regarding paper purity).
• Elegant, clean cyanotypes.
• Van Dyke Brown and salt prints.
• Gum bichromate printing (especially suitable for multilayer techniques).

Bergger COT 320 Compared to Other Fine Art Papers

vs Hahnemühle Platinum Rag
Bergger offers a slightly more “photographic,” cooler, and cleaner white tone.

vs Arches Platine
Very similar in character, though Bergger tends to be slightly less absorbent and more rigid, allowing for more economical chemistry usage.

Package Contents

• Format: 8x10 inches (classic contact-printing size for large format negatives)
• Quantity: 50 sheets
• Weight: 320 gsm