Natural Line
Hahnemühle sources exclusively from primary fibers. One key factor here is the lignin-free cellulose used, sourced from deciduous and coniferous trees that grow in sustainably managed forests and are FSC- or PEFC-certified. The types of linters also play an essential role.
Linters are fine fibers framing the seed of the cotton plant, which occur as a by-product of the textile and oil industries. Hahnemühle also is set on finding fast-growing, renewable cellulose alternatives that help to conserve resources.
A message about sustainability from Hahnemühle: "We are proud of what we have achieved so far and are constantly working towards putting further measures in place and finding more environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to run our business. Our proximity to the natural world provides a daily reminder of what we need to protect. For us, this is both a responsibility and an incentive."