Hahnemühle Sugar Cane — Sustainable Watercolour Paper Since 1584
Hahnemühle has been making fine art paper in Germany since 1584, and the Sugar Cane range reflects both their quality standards and their commitment to sustainable production. Made from sugar cane fibres — a renewable agricultural by-product — rather than wood pulp or cotton, it's a genuinely eco-conscious watercolour paper that doesn't compromise on performance.
At 290gsm with a pleasant NOT surface, Sugar Cane handles watercolour, ink, and mixed media well. It's acid-free, vegan, and certified to the highest archival standards by independent institutes. Available in individual sheets — ideal for larger work or for cutting to specific sizes.
A strong choice for artists who want quality paper with genuine sustainability credentials, and for those looking to try an alternative surface to cotton or wood pulp.
FAQ
Is Sugar Cane paper as good as cotton watercolour paper? It's a different material with its own characteristics rather than a direct substitute. Sugar Cane offers good watercolour performance at its weight and is archival quality, but 100% cotton paper like Arches or Saunders Waterford still offers the highest level of wet strength, lifting, and granulation control. Sugar Cane is an excellent choice if sustainability is a priority or if you want to explore a different surface.
Is this paper only available as loose sheets? We stock it in individual sheet format. If you'd like multiple sheets, you can order as many as you need. Contact us if you need a larger quantity.
