THE CORK FABRIC

Cork is the bark of the Cork Oak tree (Quercus suber L). It is an all-natural raw

It provides the sophisticated look and luxurious feel of soft leather or nubuck suede, but without maintenance worries. Cork is easy to clean with a damp cloth and stain free, it is water resistant and durable.

It is completely natural and sustainable and you’ll see why it’s the perfect material for Fashion accessories, Clothes and Much more.

Top 10 Reasons to Love Cork

Get to know cork in a whole new way.  We love it and we think you will, too!

• It is beautiful!
• Luxurious texture. Soft and supple, velvety or smooth, depending on the pattern.
• It’s unique. Cork leather can be made in an almost unlimited variety of patterns and colours.
• It’s water resistant.  Water beads up and rolls off. Easy clean up with mild soap and water.
•  Durable, fade resistant and lightweight.
• Versatile. It can be used anywhere you might use leather, plus applications where leather would never work – like an umbrella!
• Sustainable. Cork oaks are not damaged or cut down to harvest cork. Trees have a typical life span of over 200 years.
• Vegan and hypoallergenic.

Cork oak forests support biodiversity. 25,000 species are supported, including endangered birds, plants and wildcats.

A substance in the cork bark called Suberine prevents the cork from absorbing water, dust, dirt, mold and mildew.

Cork fabric is preferred by designers in the production of ready to wear clothing; Diane-von-Furstenberg, Arnaldo Ventura, and others.

By Arnaldo Ventura Cork