Everything begins with a careful selection of the raw material: MC Paper uses FSC-certified plant-based cellulose. This important certification identifies the vegetal raw material as being sourced from controlled and protected forests. Moreover, it guarantees the protection of the entire forest ecosystem, the rights of indigenous populations and the reforestation efforts.

The production starts with the “refining” process, where cellulose and water are put into a refiner that grinds the pulp, considerably increasing the fibres’ resistance. The obtained pulp, along with more water, is then added to the “tina”, the vat where the papermaker starts forming the sheet. This is done by immersing a paper mold with precise movements meant to braid the fibres and shape the sheet of paper. Next, the papermaker detaches the sheet from the mold placed on absorbent felts which, after the production is ultimate, are pressed in a machine to remove excess water. The sheets are now damp but not yet dry: he hangs them on a drying rack and wait. Once dry, the paper isn’t ready yet. The final step is smoothing, and then our sheets will be ready for printing, drawing or writing.