FAQs
Learn more about the materials I use.
Portuguese Cork
What is Portuguese Cork and why use it?
- Portuguese cork is a beautiful fabric to work with, it has a very nice drape, and feels amazing!
- Cork is a natural, sustainable, PETA certified, vegan, and eco-friendly product.
- It is water resistant and has natural anti mildew and antibacterial qualities.
- I use upholstery grade, Touch Pro quality cork fabric.
- Vegetable based dyes and fair labour laws are used in the making of this unique product.
Where and How is Portuguese Cork made?
- Cork is imported from Portugal.
- The bark of the Cork Oak tree is peeled, without harming the tree.
- Each tree can be re-harvested every 9 years – making this a very sustainable product!
- Some cork forests are 2,000 years old.
How do I care for my Portuguese Cork products?
- This cork fabric has been treated with UV and abrasion protectants as well as scotch guard. It can be wiped clean with a soft cloth and weak soapy solution.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Products with dark and bright coloured dyes, can sometimes rub or wear off on sharp or folded corners.
- Much like a dark pair of jeans, the dyes can sometimes transfer to lighter fabrics.
- Because cork fabric comes from a natural wood source, the surface can be pitted with small holes and cracks. This is a normal quality of its appearance – not a flaw in the material.
- When folded, cork can sometimes form small superficial cracks. These cracks do not go through the backing and do not affect the structural integrity of the finished project.
Show me some of your cork makes.
Below, you’ll see a great selection of bag styles where I’ve used Portuguese Cork.
