A5 cotton rag notebook by The Urban Nordic is a softcover sustainable notebook designed for everyday writing, work notes, journaling, planning, study, travel and gifting. Made with a cotton rag paper cover and 160 ruled FSC Certified pages, this notebook combines a natural material story with practical daily use.
The cover is made using cotton rag paper, a material known for its soft texture, natural appearance and long connection with traditional papermaking. Before wood pulp became common in modern paper production, cotton rags and other plant-based fibres were widely used to make strong, high-quality paper. Cotton is naturally rich in cellulose, with cotton fibres made of approximately 87–90% cellulose. Cellulose is the key fibre structure that gives paper its strength, flexibility and writing surface.
Cotton rag paper is usually made by converting cotton textile remnants, cotton rags or cotton linters into pulp. Cotton linters are the fine fibres left on cotton seeds after the main cotton fibre has been removed. Instead of letting these fibres go to waste, they can be cleaned, processed and broken down into a soft pulp. This pulp is then formed into sheets, pressed and dried to create paper with a distinctive texture and character.
This gives the A5 cotton rag notebook a meaningful material story. The cover is not just a decorative layer; it represents a more thoughtful way to use fibre resources. Its natural look makes every notebook feel warm, minimal and premium, while still keeping the design simple enough for everyday use.
The notebook comes in a convenient A5 size, giving you enough writing space without becoming bulky. It is easy to carry in an office bag, backpack, laptop sleeve, college bag or travel pouch. The softcover construction keeps it lightweight and flexible, making it suitable for daily use at work, school, college, home, meetings, conferences and travel.
Inside, the notebook has 160 ruled pages made from 80 GSM FSC Certified paper. The ruled layout makes it ideal for neat note-taking, meeting notes, to-do lists, study notes, daily planning, journaling, brainstorming and general writing. The 80 GSM paper offers a smooth and reliable writing experience for regular use with pencils, ball pens and most gel pens.
FSC Certified paper adds further credibility to the notebook’s sustainability story. It helps ensure that the forest-based paper used inside the notebook comes from responsibly managed sources. For customers looking for better stationery choices, this makes the notebook a more considered alternative to regular notebooks.
This A5 cotton rag notebook is also a strong option for sustainable gifting. Its natural cotton rag paper cover gives it a unique look, while the ruled FSC Certified pages make it useful for the recipient. It works well for corporate gifting, employee welcome kits, event giveaways, school and college kits, eco-friendly hampers, conference merchandise and brand promotions.
For businesses, this notebook offers a practical way to communicate sustainability without giving a product that feels complicated or overly niche. It is simple, useful and easy to include in gift sets. The cotton rag paper cover adds a premium material story, while the A5 size and ruled pages make it suitable for almost everyone.
The notebook can be used as a work notebook, study notebook, journal, planner, meeting notebook, travel diary, idea book or everyday writing notebook. Its softcover format makes it comfortable to handle, while the clean design keeps it suitable for both personal and professional environments.
Choose this A5 cotton rag notebook if you are looking for a useful, naturally textured and sustainable notebook with a thoughtful material story. With its cotton rag paper cover, 160 ruled FSC Certified pages and 80 GSM inner paper, it is a practical everyday notebook for writing, planning, gifting and brand promotions.
Key Features
- A5 size softcover notebook
- Cover made using cotton rag paper
- 160 ruled pages
- FSC Certified inner paper
- 80 GSM paper for smooth everyday writing
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- Suitable for work, study, journaling, planning and travel
- Ideal for sustainable corporate gifting and eco-friendly hampers
- Natural textured cover with a cotton paper story
- Practical notebook for personal and professional use
