The Canson XL series combine value with performance and appeal to art students and enthusiasts from middle school through college. XL Recycled Sketch Pads offer acid-free pages without optical brighteners. The sheets feature a cold-pressed fine-grain texture ideal for pencil, charcoal, pastel, or felt-tip pen. The pages are 50 lb / 74 gsm paper that is durable for clean erasing and highly opaque. Canson XL Recycled Sketch Pads are made from 100% recycled fibers and offer superior construction and heavier weight cover materials than other value-priced pads. The spiral bound pads in the XL series contain micro-perforated sheets which allow for clean removal and use of the full dimensions of each 9 in. x 12 in. page. All XL products are manufactured using environmentally friendly sustainable processes.