Rhodia

Rhodia originated in 1932 as Papeteries Verilhac Frères in Lyon, France, founded by brothers Henri and Robert Verilhac. The brand name and logo emerged in 1934 when operations moved to Sechilienne near Grenoble, derived from the Rhône River flowing past Lyon. The instantly recognizable bright orange covers have defined Rhodia pads for nine decades. In 1997, Clairefontaine acquired Rhodia, relocating production to Mulhouse in Alsace where it shares paper mills with its parent company; notably, members of the original Verilhac family continue working for the company. Rhodia's staple-bound pads feature 80-gram acid-free, pH-neutral paper micro-perforated on top for clean tearing. The paper quality matches Clairefontaine's own premium stock. Today Rhodia's portfolio extends beyond the classic orange and black pads to include the Dot Everything Collection featuring dot pads and webnotebooks, catering to creatives, architects, and writers who prize smooth, fountain-pen-friendly paper and portable functionality.