This stylish notebook features a gilded cover pattern inspired by the Art Deco movement of the Roaring Twenties. It has a sturdy sewn binding on it's spine which gives the pages a secure join. The cardstock is firm enough and the binding thorough enough that the notebook feels a lot more substantial than many softcover notebooks do.
 
48 sheets of remarkably smooth, acid-free, PEFC-certified paper. (so smooth)
 
Clairefontaine was founded in 1858 and is located in France.  It is a paper producer and converter that controls its production at every stage of manufacture, which warrants the constant quality of its products. Alongside beautiful texture and design, Clairefontaine also carries the following eco certifications: 
 
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) - an independent organization dedicated to promoting responsible forest management around the world. FSC is a globally recognized reference.
 
PEFC -This independent non-governmental organization (Programme for the endorsement of forest certification) offers voluntary foresters certification in exchange for compliance with its recommendations for responsible forest management
 
Nordic Swan - is a reference eco-label in the Scandinavian countries aimed at promoting products based on a sustainable and environmentally friendly production approach.
 
The European Eco-label - awarded to consumer products and services that meet the ecological criteria set for their category by the European Commission. It aims to promote the most environmentally friendly products and services and to better inform consumers
 
The Blue Angel -A Label defined by the German Federal Environment Agency, The Blue Angel is a label awarded to products that do little harm to the environment. The paper is checked in detail, both in terms of its composition and its final characteristics. Only papers made from 100% waste paper are eligible for this certification.