The Bamboo Hardbound Sketchbook contains paper made from 100% certified sustainable forests: 50% bamboo and 50% reed. Bamboo is a prolific renewable resource because of its quick growth cycles and heartiness.The hardcover construction and lay-flat binding of this sketchbook allows it to stand upright on a bookshelf. The sketchbook contains 220 pages of cream-colored 65 lb (110 g/m²) acid-free sketch paper excellent for use with all dry media. Cover has an embossed faux snake skin texture.