ABOUT BLANKS
The idea for About Blanks started in 2013 when founder Kjell Betlem came across a pile of old 1940s books at the back of his local library that had been written off. Feeling quite sad that people weren't reading these books anymore, he took them home and made them into beautiful sketchbooks. Before he knew it he'd found himself starting up a business - and a perfect gift for book lovers!
The business slowly evolved and moved to new premises in Rotterdam in 2018. Today, About Blanks is still all about re-use and re-purpose. Throughout the whole process it finds ways to work as sustainably as possible, using only FSC certified paper and ensuring any little rubbish produced is recycled.
Using books that otherwise would have been thrown out at some point because nobody reads them anymore, is an important part of working sustainably. Sustainability goes beyond reusing and recycling materials. About Blanks products are made in a social employment facility, where people with a disability or poor job prospects can get paid work and consequently participate in society.
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Delighted with the handkerchiefs. Great concept hope you do well going forward. Thanks
I was pleased to be offered unscented sheets and have since been pleased with their performance.
Website easy to negotiate and also pleased to use a UK firm.
So all round pretty pleased.
I recently came across green tulip; recommended by a friend. I was delighted by the products I saw and placed a gift order immediately. I received an incredibly personalised note in response to my order; even making me aware I had added a gift box to an already boxed product and an offer to refund me the gift box; a very honest and trusted exchange. Upon arrival the gift was magnificent quality.
Would recommend to everyone
Wow, I was blown away by the quality of the two makeup bags that I ordered. The material is such lovely quality, and the colours are stunning. I'm absolutely thrilled with my items. They were really nice packed too, which made them extra special to open
