Clairefontaine is simply the best paper in the world for writing.
Located in the Vosges region of France, Clairefontaine was established in 1863 on the site of a 16th century paper mill.
Noted for being the first manufacturer of school stationery in France, to this day European students from kindergarten through to doctoral studies still appreciate the fine quality of Clairefontaine’s notebooks on a daily basis.
Currently the only manufacturer making its own paper for its own product, Clairefontaine is a market leader for both quality of stock and environmental practice.
Recyclable and biodegradable, Clairefontaine source pulp exclusively from sustainable forests that are certified according to recognised international standards (PEFC, FSC). Their manufacturing process ensures that endangered wildlife habitat is protected, worker health and safety laws are kept, and the rights of indigenous communities are respected.
So ecologically sound are their production processes, locals still fish and swim in the mill’s water supply, the River Meurthe, after the water leaves the production facility. Read more about Clairefontaine’s environmental commitment.
With Clairefontaine, you don’t need to sacrifice quality for environmental concerns – you can have them both in one notebook.
ESSENTIALS COLLECTION:
The Clairefontaine Essentials Cloth Bound Notebooks are a lightweight but sturdy notebook, cloth bound on the left, with a stylish leather effect cover. The paper is 90gsm; the vellum surface’s satin finish prevents bleeding of ink and has a bright but not glaring white colour.
Cahier – pronounced “ka-yey” is a French word from the mid 19th century simply meaning “an exercise or notebook”. This French notebook is an extremely popular and recognisable writing and sketching tool. Outside Australia, the Essentials range is known as “Age Bag” (France) or “Basic” (USA).
ZAP BOOKS:
Colourful, eye catching Zap Books. These chunky, page generous (320 pages per book) recycled books from Clairefontaine are perfect for sketches, notes and jotting. Available in assorted cover colours, Zap Books feature 80gsm recycled plain pages. They are available in three sizes.
GRAF IT SKETCHBOOKS:
The GraF it series of unruled sketch pads are an ideal choice for the environmentally and budget conscious student, artist, writer or traveller. Sourced from sustainable forests and processed in an eco-powered paper mill which has an on site water treatment plant, the archival quality, 90gsm stock is acid free, and its satin finish prevents bleeding of ink.
Available in A6, A5, A4 and A3 sizes, with a variety of bold colour covers.
DAZZLE COVER:
Discover the fascinating Dazzle Cover collection and be captivated by this divine range of notebooks revealing stunning colours and designs inspired by exotic East Asia. Made by Clairefontaine, the creative range offers an original and diverse array of covers – all beautifully embossed using glitters, metallics and different gildings. Not only beautiful in appearance, the Dazzle Cover notebook range features fine details, generous pages and is of exceptional quality – a great value option!
The notebook collection comes in three sizes (Pocket, Midi and A5) and each feature 96 sheets of top quality Clairefontaine paper in either plain or ruled pages. The world famous Clairefontaine paper is exceptionally smooth brushed vellum, 80gsm; the vellum surface’s satin finish prevents bleeding of ink.