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Softstone Manuscript

Made from natural inorganic soil, Ecoiv Soft Stone is a next-generation surface material formed through precision molding and low-temperature sintering. It features a lightweight, thin, breathable, and flexible profile. Composed of 95% natural earth, it retains the inherent qualities of soil—most notably, its ability to self-regulate humidity, maintaining a tactile comfort ideal for use in highly humid environments.

Additionally, MCM Eco Soft Panels have passed Taiwan’s SGS certifications for Class 1 flame resistance (CNS 7614) and low formaldehyde emissions (CNS 1349), ensuring both comfort and safety in everyday use.

With an average thickness of approximately 3–5mm, the material is remarkably light and thin, yet capable of expressing the textures and dimensionality of various surfaces. Its moderate flexibility and unique crack-resistant properties significantly reduce the risk of damage from impact or collision.

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MENU The Fourth Letter: U

U-shaped clasp with quadruple-thickness art paper inserts.

Organic warmth, tactile sincerity

Crafted with Ecoiv Classic Soft Stone as the primary cover material, this handmade menu book blends natural texture with functional design. Each piece feels as though it were born from the soil of Taiwan—a Soft Stone Book that carries the story and spirit of the restaurant it represents.

In a dining space, a menu is more than just a vessel of information. It is an extension of the brand, a tactile language. By choosing Ecoiv Soft Stone as the cover, we’re not merely selecting a physical material—we’re embracing a narrative drawn from the earth. A language of nature, honesty, and time.

Material:：ECOIV Classic Soft Stone
Finishing：Optional specialty printing
Binding：Rivets, hemp twine
Pages：Quadruple-thickness art paper inserts

The Birth of the Soft Stone Book

Using Ecoiv Soft Stone for the menu cover is not just a technical choice—it’s a reflection of design philosophy.

Visual Language：The surface of Ecoiv Soft Stone reveals natural textures—stone veins, earthen patterns, and organic cracks. Each menu book is one of a kind, like a **Soft Stone Book** born from the land itself.
Tactile Narrative：As guests turn the pages, their fingers no longer meet cold plastic or lifeless paper, but a material that breathes—with warmth and presence. This touch is not incidental; it is part of the brand itself.
Emotional Connection：This choice of material allows guests to feel the restaurant’s care for detail, respect for the environment, and concern for well-being.

Sequential numbering：K1

Earth-born resilience and emotional grace

Ecoiv Classic Soft Stone is a next-generation surface material, pressed from natural inorganic soil. It offers the following key features：

95% Natural Composition This isn’t just about sustainability—it’s a commitment to authenticity. At first touch, users can feel the warmth and breath of the earth itself.
Lightweight, thin, flexible, and breathable These qualities make it ideal for humid climates like Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The menu book resists mold and warping, maintaining a stable tactile experience over time.
Self-Regulating Humidity This is an intelligent material—able to adapt to ambient humidity and maintain the most comfortable tactile feel at all times.
Crack Resistance & Flexibility In daily use, menu books are frequently flipped, moved, and occasionally bumped. Ecoiv Soft Stone’s anti-crack properties significantly reduce the risk of damage, enhancing long-term durability.
Certified by Taiwan SGS for Class 1 flame resistance and low formaldehyde emissions This reflects a commitment to customer well-being and material integrity.

MENU The Fourth Letter: U

U-shaped clasp with quadruple-thickness art paper inserts.

The Humor and Strength of the Wrench

The spine features a real wrench as its binding structure—a nod to industrial humor and a celebration of functional aesthetics. More than a visual surprise, the wrench serves as a structural anchor. It symbolizes the spirit of culinary craftsmanship: handmade, solid, and uncompromising.

This design transforms the menu book from a mere book into an object, a device—something to be touched, felt, and even marveled at.

Material:：ECOIV Classic Soft Stone
Finishing：Optional specialty printing
Binding：Rivets, hemp twine
Pages：Quadruple-thickness art paper inserts

The Menu Book as Philosophy: Not Just a Medium, But a Message

In this design, the menu book is no longer merely a vessel for information—it becomes an extension of the brand, a language of the space, a story that can be touched.

To choose Ecoiv Soft Stone is to choose honesty.
To choose the wrench is to choose strength.
To choose hemp rope is to choose connection.
To choose fine art paper is to choose storytelling.

Choosing ECOIV Classic Soft Stone as the primary cover material is more than a material decision—it’s a statement of values. It preserves the natural texture and gentle warmth of soil. Each piece is one of a kind, like a shale born from the land of Taiwan, carrying traces of climate, memory, and time.

This is not plastic pretending to be stone, nor is it a cold industrial panel. It is a flexible stone—rugged in its rawness, refined in its craftsmanship. It evokes the stillness of forests, the breath of open fields, and the quiet language of the land that endures, even when forgotten.

Sequential numbering：K2

Binding: The Warmth and Connection of Hemp Rope

Perforated and threaded by hand, the hemp rope restores the book’s structure to its primal, handcrafted essence. Its fibers—rough or fine—carry a friction that feels unmistakably real. It binds not only the cover to the spine, but the brand to its guests, forming a quiet emotional link.

This binding doesn’t strive for perfect symmetry. It honors the traces of the hand—the tension, the warmth, the subtle irregularities that only come from tying it yourself. It’s a design that speaks through touch, and remembers through feeling.

Inner Pages: The Texture and Narrative of Fine Art Paper

We chose high-weight fine art paper not just for print clarity, but to turn every page into a canvas. Its grain and thickness create a tactile dialogue between paper and hand—an experience that invites touch, not just reading.

Burnt laser Engraving + Hand Paint

The laser engraving effect on burned surfaces is limited, and manual painting is time-consuming and costly.

This image shows the result of laser engraving on a burned surface, with a depth of about 0.3-0.6mm. This is already the best possible effect, and the color is applied manually after the engraving process. However, the painting process is very time-consuming and labor-intensive. In summary, the laser engraving effect on ecological soil is limited, and the cost of such processing is too high for its limited effect, so it is not recommended. CNC carving, on the other hand, is more suitable for achieving a relief effect with a depth of 2-3mm or more.

Organic Soil Material color ranking recommendation

There are numerous colors available, but we cannot list them all. Due to differences in display color, the actual product may differ slightly from the photo. For more information, please refer to our material book.

A sustainable menu book with a lifespan of up to 10 years can be achieved with attentive management. You don’t have to worry about the durability of the menu book. Our unique technology also allows the menu book to have a pleasant aroma, and regular cleaning can effectively prevent bacterial growth and eliminate odors. Our product is SGS certified, preventing mold and toxins from entering the mouths of our customers, ensuring you can enjoy your food with peace of mind.

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Our custom menus are one-of-a-kind and can be tailored to the buyer’s preferences. For room service menus, we intentionally make them thick and sturdy to prevent them from being taken away, but we can also make them small and thin based on the buyer’s needs. The materials used for the inside and outside of the menu can be mixed and matched to provide a wide range of options. We recommend using a four-hole metal clip for quick and easy replacement of the pages during events.

We support a variety of fine art papers for the inner pages.

The inner pages of this design utilize our proprietary technology, which includes cardboard pages, and is one of our recommended options. The entire series features pages that can be easily added, removed, or replaced, and we support the purchase of various types of fine art paper, waterproof paper, cardboard pages, and magazine paper for the inner pages. If you prefer not to use PVC materials, the aforementioned materials can be purchased separately for use as inner pages. However, only our shop’s products feature inner pages that are easy to flip, durable, without rebounding, and without cracking or splitting along the spine. For estimated production time and costs, please feel free to inquire.

Cardboard inner pages

This image shows a close-up comparison of the 1mm thick side-sealed edge of a cardboard inner page. The area circled in red is where the inner page is easily touched, so it has been folded and sealed to prevent the pages from splitting, effectively extending the lifespan of the inner pages. Side-sealed cardboard inner pages are one of the original and recommended options for inner pages offered by our store.

General Sika paper inner page

This image shows a close-up comparison of the side edge of a commonly used 220-pound thickness cultural paper. The red circle indicates the area where the edge is most likely to be touched and also the easiest to fork. Therefore, our shop has applied a technique to round the edges slightly to reduce the frequency of forking, but it will eventually still fork.

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