How Olive et Oriel Prints Your Art — Archival Giclée Quality Explained
How Olive et Oriel Prints Your Art — Archival Giclée Quality Explained
Every art print and wallpaper that leaves Olive et Oriel is produced using archival giclée printing technology — the same process used by leading galleries and museums around the world. Understanding why this matters will help you appreciate the difference between what we produce and what you'll find elsewhere.
We've been refining our production processes at our two facilities since 2015. This is what we've learned, and why we believe giclée printing is the only way to produce art that truly lasts.
What Is Giclée Printing?
Giclée (from the French word for 'to spray') is a fine art digital printing process that uses archival pigment inks — not dye-based inks — sprayed in extremely fine droplets onto premium substrates. The result is a colour accuracy and tonal range that far exceeds what standard commercial printing can achieve.
The critical difference between giclée printing and standard digital printing is the ink type. Pigment-based inks bind to the substrate at a molecular level and are significantly more resistant to UV radiation and humidity than dye-based inks. This is what makes archival printing genuinely archival — rated for longevity measured in decades, not years.
Explore Our Framing OptionsOur Substrates and Quality Controls
The substrate — what you print on — is as important as the ink. At Olive et Oriel, we print on a range of premium fine art papers and canvases, all acid-free and matched to the specific requirements of each artwork.
Our fine art paper prints use heavyweight matte papers (200gsm+) that provide the texture and weight appropriate for museum-quality reproduction. Our canvas prints use a tightly woven, acid-free canvas that accepts ink beautifully and stretches without distortion around our frames.
Every print that leaves our facilities undergoes quality control before dispatch. Our team reviews colour accuracy, print registration, and substrate quality. We don't ship work we wouldn't be proud to hang in our own homes.
Our Quality Control Process
The result is a print that looks considered immediately and continues to look considered over decades of display. Art produced with archival giclée technology, properly displayed, can remain visually stable for well over 100 years.
Art ships next business day from our two facilities. Our satisfaction guarantee means every print is covered — if the quality isn't what you expected, contact help@oliveetoriel.com.
Every piece is produced at our two manufacturing facilities on of NSW — crafting Australian wall art since 2015. We deliver to over 40 countries worldwide, with custom sizing available on all prints. Over a decade of experience, every order ships within 24 hours with our satisfaction guarantee.
What is giclée printing?
Giclée printing is a fine art digital printing process that uses archival pigment inks sprayed in extremely fine droplets onto premium substrates. It's used by leading galleries and museums worldwide for its colour accuracy and longevity.
Why does Olive et Oriel use giclée printing?
Giclée printing produces superior colour accuracy, wider colour gamut, and far greater longevity than standard commercial printing. It's the only printing process appropriate for genuine fine art reproduction.
How long will an Olive et Oriel print last?
Our prints are produced with archival pigment inks on acid-free substrates. Under proper display conditions (out of direct UV light, stable humidity), our prints are rated for well over 100 years.
What paper does Olive et Oriel use?
We print on premium fine art papers (200gsm+) and acid-free canvases matched to the specific requirements of each artwork. All our substrates are acid-free for long-term stability.
What quality controls does Olive et Oriel use?
Every print undergoes quality review before dispatch — our team checks colour accuracy, print registration, and substrate quality. We don't ship work we wouldn't be proud to hang ourselves.
Where is Olive et Oriel printing done?
All our printing is done at our two facilities in Australia. We do not outsource production — everything is produced in-house by our team.
