The story of cork
Cork – a superhero material made by nature
100% Natural, Ecological, Sustainable, Renewable, Recyclable, Reusable and biodegradable material.
Cork is, whether from the environmental, social or economic perspectives, one of the world’s most versatile materials.
Cork is the outer bark of the Cork Oak tree (scientific name: Quercus Suber L.). It grows mainly in the Mediterranean and Iberian region.
No trees are cut down during the harvesting process.
Cork Oak forests grow old and support many different species.
It makes the Cork Oak the most sustainable, environmental friendly cultivated tree in the world, These oak forests support one of the world’s highest levels of forest biodiversity.
what makes Cork so special?
- Thermal and acoustic insulation
- Impermeability to liquids and gases
- Resistance to fire and high temperatures
- High-friction resistance
- Elasticity, compressibility, and resilience
- Hypoallergenic
- Comfortable and soft to the touch
- Lightness
- Cork oak trees store carbon in order to regenerate their bark.
