The beauty and quality of Arches watercolour papers make them suitable for gouache, acrylics, oil and ink as well. For more than five centuries, artists around the world have depended upon Arches for optimum quality papers, worthy of their finest work. Its whiteness is natural, obtained without optical brighteners. Sizing is important to watercolour paper - it helps the paper accept washes, scratching and erasing without affecting the actual fibres and strength of the paper. Arches is sized with natural gelatin and made in France since 1492.

Arches Aquarelle Gummed Watercolour Pads are gummed down the short edge. The paper is mould-made, 100% cotton, and gelatine tub sized with a neutral pH.