We are thrilled to announce that our Clairefontaine Bamboo Watercolour Pads have been honoured with the Sustainable Product of the Year Award at the prestigious 2024 Stationery Matters Awards, which were held during the recent London Stationery Show. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to environmentally friendly practices and innovation in the stationery industry.
The Innovation Behind Our Bamboo Watercolour Pads
Immersed in the rich traditions of the historic Clairefontaine brand, which was established in 1858, this range of watercolour pads are completely produced using bamboo fibres, making them a sustainable choice for those seeking a quality artists paper.
Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, ensuring it is a super sustainable alternative due to its naturally renewing properties. Additionally, potentially pollutant pesticides and chemicals aren’t required when harvesting bamboo. This means the cultivation is natural, and never harms the environment.
The pads feature 250gsm acid-free, pH Neutral paper with a light, soft grain surface that makes them ideal for various techniques including watercolour, acrylics, wash, ink, pencil, charcoal, and Indian ink. The versatility and high performance of our bamboo paper ensure that artists can achieve their creative visions while supporting sustainable practices.
What Winning the Sustainability Award Means to Us
Receiving the Sustainable Product of the Year Award at the Stationery Matters Awards is a significant achievement. This accolade highlights our dedication to producing high-quality, eco-friendly products that do not compromise on performance. It also reinforces our position as a leader in sustainable stationery and art and crafting products, encouraging us to continue innovating and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in our industry.
Lawrence Savage, Marketing Manager at ExaClair, who are the UK subsidiary for the Exacompta Clairefontaine group, comments, “The Stationery Matters Awards celebrate the best in the stationery sector, recognising products that combine innovation, quality, and sustainability. This year’s awards were particularly competitive, with many impressive entries across all the categories. Our victory in the Sustainable Product category demonstrates the industry’s recognition of our efforts to create consumer solutions that are both environmentally responsible and artistically excellent.”
Looking Ahead
Winning this award motivates us to continue our journey towards greater sustainability. We are committed to exploring new materials and methods to reduce our environmental footprint while delivering products that inspire creativity. We thank the London Stationery Awards for this honour and our customers for their continued support. Together, we can make a difference, one brushstroke at a time.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates and innovations from our team as we continue to lead the way in sustainable stationery.
