Canson XL Watercolor features a cold press textured paper that works beautifully for a variety of techniques. Designed to appeal to art students with a passion for water media. Canson XL Watercolor Pads feature 30 sheets of 140lb (300 gsm) student-quality paper, ideal for a variety of watercolor and mixed-media techniques. The paper is acid-free with a cold press texture. Heavyweight sheets that are ideal for beginning and intermediate watercolor artists. The durable cold press surface withstands repeated washes and is suitable for a variety of wet and dry techniques.