Sihl 3222 SmartSolv Canvas – 15 mil Matte Poly/Cotton Print Media
Achieve gallery-quality canvas prints with an affordable, robust poly/cotton media built for wide-format production.
The Sihl 3222 SmartSolv Canvas is a heavy-duty 15 mil matte fabric media with a 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend and a basis weight of approximately 315 gsm (±25 gsm). Its matte finish gives a natural canvas appearance while the treated surface ensures excellent ink acceptance and vivid output across solvent, eco-solvent, latex and UV-curable wide-format printers.
Key Features & Benefits
- Substantial Film Thickness: At 15 mil and ~315 gsm, this media provides the rigid feel and stability necessary for gallery wraps, stretched canvases, and premium décor installations.
- Canvas Aesthetic: The 1:1 weave structure and matte poly/cotton construction deliver a genuine canvas texture that enhances photographic prints, décor, and art reproductions.
- Broad Printer Compatibility: Designed for use with solvent, latex, eco-solvent and UV curable ink systems—giving you flexibility across production platforms.
- Durable Handling: The robust substrate resists surface or edge cracking—maintaining integrity during finishing, mounting and stretching.
- Exceptional Value: As part of Sihl's SmartSolv value line this canvas delivers premium aesthetics and performance at a smart investment level.
Technical Specifications
- Media Type: Poly/Cotton canvas blend (65% polyester / 35% cotton)
- Finish: Matte natural canvas look
- Thickness (Caliper): 15 mil
- Basis Weight: Approximately 315 gsm ± 25 gsm
- Opacity: 97%
- Whiteness: 82
- Ink Compatibility: Solvent, eco-solvent, latex, UV-curable wide-format printing systems
- Available Roll Sizes: 36″ × 75′, 54″ × 75′, 60″ × 75′ on 3″ core
Recommended Applications
Use the Sihl 3222 SmartSolv Canvas for fine art reproduction, gallery wraps, home- and corporate- décor, photographic prints, stretched canvases, and high-impact POP installations. Its combination of texture, durability and printer compatibility makes it ideal for premium print workflows where finish and value matter.
For optimal results, ensure proper printer calibration, appropriate ink compatibility, and consider edge-sealing or coating if the canvas will be stretched or mounted long-term.
