These pads contain versatile, multi-purpose mixed-media paper for all wet and dry techniques. The heavy-weight, natural white paper has a fine grain texture and is designed to withstand repeat working and combining wet and dry media such as drawing, pastel, acrylic, watercolor and gouache. Free of optical brighteners, it is acid-free paper and of archival quality for stability and resistance to ageing. It is made using hydroelectric power to reduce greenhouse emissions and FSC certified to protect forests. Each wire-bound pad contains 30 micro-perforated 250gsm sheets.