The Cork

The Mediterranean cork tree – the Quercus Suber – is indigenous to Portugal. 190 tons of cork are cut in Portugal alone, every year, corresponding to about 55% of world population.

The cork tree is noble and elegant tree with very special characteristics: it’s long-lived, it has major insulating power, it generates very easy, and it’s extremely versatile to use. It’s a tree that needs to be cared for and looked after for several decades, and it’s only after 25- 30 years of growth that its production phase start. The production phase is when the trunk reaches 70 cm circumference and the cork can start being collected every nine years without damaging the tree., which has countless economic advantages.

Cork is an ecological material, of vegetable origin, extracted from the bark of cork trees, which can be used as a raw material with an unusual resistance and longevity. This is so because when it is extracted from the tree, the cork naturally regenerates itself – an environmental regeneration process lasting about nine years. Above all, cork is a one hundred percent natural material; it’s elegant, versatile, recyclable and reusable, contributing towards a modern, environmentally friendly, and non-polluting society. This is why it can be extracted again every nine years with no environmental repercussions. The cork tree’s capacity to regenerate means that, in total, bark can be extracted approximately 16 times throughout a tree’s lifetime without causing damage to nature. This cycle last over 150 years.

Crafted with European quality and style, cork products look beautiful and last for years to come.

Characteristics

Cork products are ecological, biodegradable, waterproof and gas proof, water and fire resistant, soft and comfortable to human touch, and UV- resistant. they last a lifetime with minimum maintenance and are decorative. They don’t distort, swell, become stiff, or shrink. they are light, easy to set up and handle. They are anti-static and do not cause allergies. They are hygienic, they don’t absorb smells, nor do they harbour fungi. They don’t rot and are extremely resistant to wear and tear. They are washable and excellent temperature, sound and vibration insulators.

To clean

To ensure that the product is kept in good condition, simply clean it with a damp cloth (a cotton cloth is preferable), neutral soap and water, Then, let it dry in the shade.