Stationery Knowledge Center

Stationery 101

Cover Materials

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GOTS

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) organic certification means that textile and fabric products are grown according to strict ecological and toxicological guidelines - without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticide.

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GRS

The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) tracks recycled materials through the supply chain. The standard applies to the full supply chain and addresses traceability, environmental principles, social requirements, chemical restrictions, and labeling.

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Split Leather

Split leather is crafted from the fibrous part of the hide once the top grain has been separated from the raw hide and combined with an artificial layer with an embossed leather grain.

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Bamboo

Bamboo is a renewable and biodegradable material, meaning it has a minimal environmental impact. Bamboo does not require pesticides or fertilizers during growth, making it even more environmentally friendly than other crops.

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REPREVE®

Repreve is a 100% recycled polyester fiber manufactured by the brand Unifi. Repreve is a specialized recycled polyester, made from sustainably sourced post-consumer plastic water bottles.

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Bio-Based Materials

Bio-based materials are created using renewable biomass sources. These sources commonly include plants, animals, marine, and forestry materials. In PCNA’s Stationery & Writing Assortment, these include Pineapple Leather, Cactus Leather, Apple Leather and Seed Paper.

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Recycled Polyurethane

Polyurethane (PU) is a plastic material used to create many items in our daily lives. It’s also very easy to recycle by melting down to form into other objects, like the covers on some of our journals.

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Paper Materials

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FSC® Certified

When the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certifies that a paper is made of responsibly sourced wood fiber, that paper earns the FSC label. FSC certification is an important standard for the paper industry.

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Recycled Paper

The recycling of paper is the process by which waste paper is turned into new paper products. It has a number of important benefits: It saves waste paper from occupying homes of people and producing methane as it breaks down.

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Stone

Stone paper is a completely non-toxic, biodegradable alternative to paper. True to the name, Stone paper consists mostly of calcium carbonate, a substance found in rocks and is completely tree-free. Stone paper is also recyclable and photodegradable with 14-18 months of sunlight exposure.

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Reusable

Through our brand partnership with Rocketbook, we provide reusable, cloud-connected note taking products from the future. Blast your handwritten notes and big ideas to your favorite cloud destinations with Rocketbook’s free companion app, then erase your notebook pages with water to use again and again!

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Durable

Looking for a journal that can withstand the elements? Rite in the Rain products are as durable as it gets with the ability to write notes in the rain without the worry of them smudging or washing away.

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Pen Materials

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ABS Plastic

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a very tough, very durable plastic used in a wide variety of manufacturing. ABS plastic is also fully recyclable. At the end of a product’s lifecycle, the plastic can be melted down and molded once again to form a new part. This saves on production costs and it helps to protect the environment.

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Recycled ABS Plastic

Products made from recyced Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) plastic. This is a plastic that’s already been recycled, melted down and re-molded into a new product.

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Recycled Metals

Recycled metals, like stainless steel and brass, are used as a raw material in the manufacturing process to create to metal products, like pens.

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