The new canvases are robust and stretchable with solid dimensional stability, designed for a number of uses, from gallery wraps for décor, to POS display and signage for trade shows.

The Omnijet bright white solvent canvas 335gsm is a PVC-free 100% cotton canvas with a satin finish for use with solvent and eco-solvent printers.

The bright white tint ensures dense colour reproduction for high impact graphic displays. It is available in 20m long rolls that accommodate 36", 42" and 60" printer set-ups and is £6.92 per square metre.

The natural white solvent canvas 380gsm is a cotton/polyester blend that is free of optical brightening agents for a stable natural white tint, and is said to give a fine-art look to solvent prints. It is available in 18m rolls and varying widths from 36", 42" and 60" and is £6.92 per square metre.

And the production canvas 345gsm is a matt finish cotton/polyester blend canvas with a 1:1 weave. It is designed for use with aqueous pigment wide-format inkjet printers and is also latex compatible. It had no edge cracking when tested at a 90 degree angle so could be used for mounting or framing. It is available in 18m rolls and is available in 24", 36", 42" and 60", and is £7.99 per square metre.

Ilford Imaging director of global marketing Jane Dixon said the demand for canvases continued to grow. "With clients seeking more control over the aesthetic appeal of the media surface, these new Omnijet canvases for the commercial market will help printers meet and exceed the expectations of their clients," she said.

"The superb handling and finish of the products combined with the versatility of the range and economical price point, will allow printers to present a tailored, value-for-money solution for their most demanding client."