Alga Carta - updated range

It was in October 1995 that we were first appointed as the exclusive distributors for Alga Carta from the Favini paper mill in Italy. Favini pioneered the use of alternative fibres in the 1990's and Alga Carta was their flagship brand, which even got a mention on BBC Tomorrow's World on television here in the UK!

The range has now been refreshed and the mill have produced these lovely new swatches...

Alga Carta is manufactured partly using algae (seaweed)  harvested from the fragile marine areas, combined with FSC certified fibres. Algae blooms in abundance in certain areas, clogging up the flow of water in lagoons and endangering the eco-balance of the area.

Images showing the Algae and the dredging of Algae from the Venice lagoon

As you can see from the image below, the paper has specks which are visible in the sheet and is actually micronized algae - which contains Chlorophyll. Unlike other papers with inclusions, these specks are less noticeable and doesn't affect images or interfere with type so much. 

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To complete the story of sustainability, Alga Carta is recyclable, biodegradable and made using EKOenergy from a hydro electric power station. Alga Carta carries the FSC™ certification, even though like the name implies it has no impact on forests.

It is available in two shades, White and Ivory. If you would like one of these lovely new swatches, please email me: justin@fennerpaper.co.uk

https://www.favini.com/gs/en/

Posted by Justin Hobson 17.08.2021