• Cork is often dubbed as “Vegan Leather”, and is very popular for it’s various eco-friendly and sustainable feature.
• Cork is predominantly used to make bottle stoppers for alcoholic beverages. But there are other industries which are increasingly using cork, ripping the benefits. Fashion industry is not trailing behind either.
• Cork slices are laminated onto a fabric backing. A layer of adhesive is applied to the fabric, and the cork slices are carefully arranged and pressed onto the adhesive, forming a composite material. It is then pressurized with hydraulics to bond the cork and fabric.
• Cork is extremely sustainable, as the trees are not harmed from the process of extracting the bark.
• It is very lightweight, water resistant and durable.
• Cork fabric has natural texture and unique appearance, adding an aesthetic appeal to any products made from cork – may it be casual or elegant.