Prized Paper - The long fibers in Arches natural white 100% cotton watercolor paper provide timeless beauty and an inimitable touch; this rich paper is available in multiple sizes and three revered textures: cold press, hot press, and rough. Superior Strength - A cylinder mold process distributes cotton fibers evenly, providing exceptional resistance to scratching and erasing without tearing or linting; it allows our hot-pressed watercolor papers to slacken uniformly when wet for outstanding control Exquisite Quality and Functionality - All Arches watercolor pads for painting are pH-neutral with a harmonious natural grain and no optical brightening agents; each sheet is easily removed from the edge-glued pad Exclusive Gelatin Sizing" to the Core" - Arches watercolor paper is the only paper in the world to be gelatin sized" to the core"; it increases the luster and transparency of colors while preventing paints from penetrating into the paper and makes blending, overlay or paint removal easy, wet or dry Premium Art Papers Since 1492 - After five centuries, the Arches philosophy remains the same: to make the best papers and enable you to produce your finest works while guaranteeing they will last as long as our papermaking heritage. (3 pack)