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The Lyve Matte Canvas offers several advantages including an enhanced color gamut and dmax for vibrant, true-to-life image reproduction, superior resolution that captures intricate details, and OBA-free 'Chromata White' technology that ensures a bright white surface without yellowing. It also maintains consistent color under different lighting conditions and pairs seamlessly with Timeless Varnish for a durable, no-crack finish when stretched.
'OBA-free' means that the canvas does not contain Optical Brightening Agents. These agents can complicate color profiling and deteriorate over time, leading to yellowing. Being OBA-free, the Lyve Matte Canvas ensures the longevity of your prints without compromising on the bright white surface that artists and photographers desire.
'Chromata White' technology is a proprietary technology from Breathing Color that delivers a bright white surface on OBA-free products, eliminating the yellowish tint usually associated with such products. This technology provides a stable platform for true-to-life print reproduction without the issues of metamerism or color shifts.
Metamerism is a phenomenon where a print can look identical under one light source, yet show significant differences in color when viewed under a different light source. Because the Lyve Matte Canvas is manufactured OBA-free, it ensures that your prints will look consistent under different lighting conditions, reducing the metamerism effect.
While it may be possible to use the Lyve Matte Canvas with other varnishes, it is designed to pair seamlessly with Timeless Varnish, a proprietary varnish from Breathing Color. This ensures a durable, no-crack finish when the canvas is stretched.
Review Summary
2021-02-05T07:09:09
Love this product. I’ve used it for years.
LOUIS C.
2017-01-10T10:48:47
I am a photo printer for multiple people in the Detroit area. My canvas printing customers demand the Breathing Color Canvas for their critical canvas prints and the reasons for that are very clear: spectacular print results every time.
Ron G.
65% Polyester, 35% Cotton
450gsm
19 mil
98%
17 microns
L* 96.05 a*=1.20 b*=-1.15
Oxford 2 over 1
Fine Art Trade Guild approved
Explore the exceptional capabilities of the Lyve Matte Canvas, a 42" x 40' roll that represents the pinnacle of poly-cotton inkjet canvas technology. Launched in May 2009 with the revolutionary "Go Live with Lyve" initiative, this award-winning canvas has swiftly become a favorite in the printmaking industry, renowned for its vibrant color reproduction and deep blacks (dmax), as well as its archival qualities and ease of lamination, setting a new benchmark for excellence in both fine art and photographic printmaking.
Crafted with a meticulous blend of artistry and engineering, the Lyve Canvas is a 19 mil, 450gsm bright white, consistent poly-cotton blend with a matte finish, featuring an acid-free, neutral pH coating. This "game changer" canvas is designed to capture every subtle detail and nuance in your images, offering an unparalleled printing experience.
With a 15% measurable improvement in color gamut and dmax over its predecessor, the Chromata White Canvas, Lyve boasts the finest matte canvas on the market. The enhanced color range and deeper blacks ensure that your prints will exhibit the highest fidelity and richness. The incredible resolution of this canvas means that the finest details of your photographs and artwork will be rendered with crystal-clear precision, a feature highly praised by professional photographers and artists alike.
Lyve Canvas is free of Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs), ensuring the longevity of your prints without compromising on the bright white surface that artists and photographers desire. Our "Chromata White" technology, a Breathing Color exclusive since 2005, eliminates the yellowish tint associated with OBA-free products, providing a stable platform for true-to-life print reproduction without the issues of metamerism or color shifts.
When paired with Timeless Varnish - our proprietary varnish designed specifically for Lyve Canvas - this canvas exhibits no cracking or tearing when stretched, ensuring your artwork remains pristine and intact through the stretching process.
Archival certified to last over 100 years, the Lyve Matte Canvas ensures color consistency under various lighting conditions, eliminating the metamerism effect often seen with other canvases. This means your prints will maintain their visual integrity regardless of the light source, providing peace of mind that your work will be viewed as intended in any setting.
Choose the Lyve Matte Canvas for its durability, high-quality, versatility, affordability, and professional-grade results. Trusted by industry professionals and printing enthusiasts in regions like Detroit and beyond, this canvas is the go-to choice for those who demand spectacular print results every time. Whether you're a seasoned photo printer or an artist looking to bring your creations to life, the Lyve Matte Canvas is the medium that will elevate your work to new heights.