Paperstone is a modern material created according the principles of ecodesign, an approach which associates sustainable development and environmental friendliness, as well as promoting the re-using, fixing and recycling of objects.
Paperstone is made outof recycled paper and phenoplasts (petrol-free resin), with water as the main solvent. Paperstone has been awarded the FSC label by Rainforest Alliance's Smartwood programme.
It is a very tough material which can be worked like wood. Paperstone feels as soft as wood, and yet it is even more resistant. Non-porous, it is waterproof, heat-proof (180°C) and UV-resistant. It is used by architects to makes solid surfaces such as counters, windows and door thresholds.
Paperstone also made its way into knife-making, for handle manufacturing. It allows craftsmen to build elegant and fuctional objects which bring together a traditional kow-how, a contemporary artistic approach and environmental concerns.
You will find it most specifically in our:
● Birds Laguiole
● Customized Laguiole