NEOART™ 6901: ARTISTIC INNOVATION BY CARAN D'ACHE

For over a century, Caran d 'Ache has supported artists in their creative quests by combining tradition and innovation. Today, the Swiss brand has taken another step forward with the launch of Neoart™ 6901, a wax and oil pastel that redefines standards in the art world. With colours of unparalleled intensity that are also lightfast for up to 100 years, this innovative pastel showcases Caran d'Ache's proven expertise and craftsmanship.

Neoart™ 6901 invites you to explore your potential with a medium designed for vibrant, bold, long-lasting works.

 

With Neoart™ 6901, Caran d'Ache is breaking innovative boundaries in the Fine Arts. This wax and oil-based permanent pastel is the first of its kind to meet the prestigious ASTM D-6901 standard, which guarantees exceptional resistance to light. Having been subject to rigorous tests — 3 months in the Arizona desert and 400 hours under UV radiation in the laboratory — this range offers unparalleled colour retention.

The results are impressive: of the 48 available shades, 34 fall into the top lightfastness category (LFI), and 14 into the LFII category. In other words, your works will retain their brightness for decades, even up to a century, and the colours won't fade when exposed to light.

In addition to its lightfast properties, the Neoart™ 6901 stands out thanks to the richness of its pigments. The collection uses 44 pigments and 75% of the shades are made from mono- or bi-pigment formulas, making each colour remarkably intense and pure - something that's sure to please even the most discerning of artists.

With Neoart™ 6901, Caran d'Ache has created more than your run-of-the-mill pastel, it's a tool designed to meet the expectations of anyone who uses it. Available individually or as three sets — 12, 24 and 48 colours — this collection is perfectly suited to professionals as well as amateur artists and students.

The pastels have been meticulously designed to ensure the best user experience. Their octagonal shape provides a comfy grip, and you can easily control your strokes even during long creative sessions. Thanks to their soft and satiny texture, the pastels glide smoothly across different surfaces, whether paper, cardboard, canvas, glass or wood.

Neoart™ 6901 is part of a line of high-quality art supplies that allow artists to explore new possibilities. This collection complements the Luminance 6901™ range, which shares 42 colours and the same lightfast qualities, for a pastel that will widen your creative horizons by offering endless combinations when working with pencils and pastels. Its versatility and vibrant finish make it a must-have medium for anyone who loves spontaneity without compromising on the durability of their creations.

With Neoart™ 6901, Caran d'Ache is offering artists a medium that combines technical performance and durability. The unique texture of these pastels, which blends the softness of wax and the richness of oil, ensures a fluid application. Unlike oil pastels that never fully dry, their satiny appearance and powder-free formula promises an uncompromising artistic experience, ideal for spontaneous strokes, impeccable flatness and controlled effects.

In addition to their texture, these innovative pastels ensure works of art retain their brightness over time. Thanks to their exceptional lightfast properties, works of art created with Neoart™ 6901 pastels will last for years to come without the colours fading. This quality makes them a go-to choice for artists after works that stand the test of time and can be handed down to future generations.

Neoart™ 6901 pastels can be taken anywhere, perfect if you're drawing on-the-go or enjoy creating spontaneous works. With this range, Caran d'Ache has written a new chapter in the Fine Arts world, where creativity meets durable innovation.

At Caran d'Ache, excellence is expressed through top-quality craftsmanship and rigorous manufacturing processes. Neoart™ 6901 pastels are made in Geneva workshops, in accordance with the Swiss Made label, to guarantee their quality and strict control of production processes.

The Swiss brand is committed to optimizing its manufacturing methods by reducing its environmental impact where possible, including through internal initiatives such as the use of renewable energy in its workshops.

Choosing Neoart™ 6901 means opting for a product that is locally-made with attention to detail and durability, without compromising on artistic performance.

Available individually or in three sets, this range adapts to all needs and will help you push all your creative boundaries.