Bergger Cot 160 16x20''

Bergger COT 160 is a legendary photographic paper line in a new, lighter version with a weight of 160 g/m². It is a professional-grade paper designed specifically for alternative photography and historical printing processes, where substrate stability, emulsion control, and process repeatability are essential.

The reduced weight compared to the classic Bergger COT 320 not only significantly lowers material costs but, more importantly, dramatically shortens drying time. This is a major advantage in workshop environments and production-based workflows.

Paper designed for historical photographic processes

Bergger COT 160 is one of the few papers on the market developed specifically for alternative photography. It is:

• 100% cotton (Cotton Rag)
• acid-free (archival quality)
• chemically stable
• suitable for hand-coating photographic emulsions

This makes it fully compatible with historical processes that require the paper to withstand intensive wet handling, repeated washing, and prolonged contact with photographic chemistry.

Applications in alternative photography

Bergger COT 160 performs exceptionally well in a wide range of noble photographic processes, including:

• cyanotype (including multi-layer and toned processes)
• salt printing
• Van Dyke Brown printing
• gum bichromate printing
• albumen printing
• platinum and palladium printing (including experimental workflows)

Thanks to its balanced absorbency and stable fibre structure, the paper ensures even emulsion uptake and excellent tonal rendering.

Why does 160 g/m² matter?

Lower paper weight in practice means:

• faster drying after chemical baths
• easier handling in workshop conditions
• higher production efficiency
• reduced risk of deformation during repeated washing
• better cost efficiency without sacrificing image quality

It is an ideal balance between professional fine art quality and practical darkroom usability.

Why choose Bergger COT 160?

• legendary Bergger paper in a lighter, more practical version
• 100% cotton – archival fine art durability
• acid-free – long-term print stability
• optimized for alternative photography and noble processes
• ideal for workshop, educational, and production use

Product specifications

• Format: 16x20 inches
• Weight: 160 g/m²
• Quantity: 25 sheets
• Material: 100% cotton (Cotton Rag)
• pH: acid-free (archival)
• Use: alternative photography and historical printing processes