Cork leather: the vegan alternative to real and artificial leather
Summary
Our leather is extracted from the heart of the bark of cork oak many of Montado region in Portugal. No animal, no human being or any tree must die.Because our cork leather is vegan and extremely ecological. The peeling of the bark does not matter to the trees; it is a natural process.
The product can be processed and used like ordinary leather. Because of its nano-surface, cork leather as well as genuine leather is water-repellent and extremely abrasion-resistant.
Compared to artificial leather, our product has the clear advantage that it has been produced without the use of toxic chromium compounds. In addition, our leather is completely manufactured and distributed in the EU, shipping is from disabled workshops. In this way, we can guarantee that there will be no people suffering from Third World countries.
Structure and texture of the material
General
Korkstoff is soft, durable and has an incomparable feel. We therefore recommend to everyone who likes to work with leather and fabrics once to order a small piece to make a feeling: they will not want to let go. Because: cork leather naturally reflects the body's warmth and conveys the feeling that it is exactly there.
Of course, no animal ingredients are included! The upper layer is applied to a backing material to make it easier to process and remain stable and robust. This is made of either polyester fabric or natural cotton.
Technical specifications
- cork
- 50 000 Scheuertouren EN ISO 5470 - 2 Martindale
- Easy to wash off
- Antistatic
- Antiallergic
- Fire protection EN 1021 - 1 & 2 Flame retardant
- Rub fastness. 4 - 5 / 4- 5 scale, Max 5
EN ISO 105 x 12 (wet dry)
- Cleaning: lukewarm soaps
- Resistant to friction and scratches
- Subject to change
Designs
are available here five different sizes available, more on request.
Acacia and Cactus (Naturkorkleder 1.2mm thickness, surface: polymer coating, carrier material: cotton)
Leopard, Tiger, Zebra (Printed cork leather, thickness about 0.9 mm, surface polymer coating, substrate: polymer fabric)
Application possibilities
Your creativity knows no limits. The leather can be cut, carved, glued, punched, rivet, nail, punch, paint and inscribe.
So you can use it as a cover for a pillow as well as for a great stock market or as a fine cover for a book or a menu. You can also find inspiration in many blogs or books on the subject. Feel free to contact us, we will help you immediately!
To dye
Very often, we are asked whether you can dye cork leather. The answer is very simple: "Yes, you can!". However, you should pay close attention to what you are doing with the material and what loads it is exposed to.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or to send us an e-mail.
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0,70 m2
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