Cork leather is a textile of many advantages and features. That's why it is so great. If you already like it, here are the reasons to fall in love with it:
Eco-Friendly - it is a perfect material for all of those caring about the environment. Since the harvested cork oak trees absorb 3-5 times more carbon dioxide than the unharvested onesNatural - It is made from the bark of cork oak that is attached to a backing (cotton, or PU backing)Unique - Thanks to its distinctive pattern, you can be sure that no two pieces of cork will be the same. It is an effect impossible to achieve with animal leather which is usually made to look the same - boring!Sustainable - The bark of cork oaks rebuilds itself every 9 years which means cork leather is a great example of a sustainable material. Compare that to the animal leather that can be made only after an animal is killed.Plant-based - The material comes from the trees so it is a cruelty-free fabric that does not impose any danger to animals.Soft - Cork leather, despite coming from a tree, is a very soft material. That's why it can be used in fashion to make cork handbags and accessories.Special Feel Stylish - Cork leather can be a great addition to your outfit, no matter if you wear suits 24/7 or rather you are someone who prefers more casual style.scratch-resistant - No need to worry about your keys scratching it!Easy To Maintain - You can easily clean and wash it just with some water and soap.Stain Resistant - Although it is really easy to clean it, you won't have many occasions to actually do it. It is really hard to make it dirty. It is stain resistant. Think about red wine again. The cork is always perfectly clean!Slow Burning - As already mentioned earlier, cork is slow to burn, that's why it acts as a protection for cork oak trees in Portugal, where the fires occur quite often.Durable - You can already see that this is a very strong material. NASA uses cork to protect some rockets from very high temperature. They use cork in areas that can get very hot, such as near the engine."
