The manufacturing process
How CORKonLINEN is made
It all started with an idea: to make a fully natural material being vegan and able to be a true alternative to leather.
The goal was a material completly free of plastics, PVC and PU.
With one result : CORKONLINEN !
The manufacturing process of CORKonLINEN
CORKonLINEN is an exceptional new material. To produce this fabric, we only use resources from the EU. The cork and linen are assembled in Portugal with a lot of manual work.
Cork has already been used in ancient Egypt. Linen got mentioned in the bible, and was used in ancient Egypt. This shows a long history of both materials.
Both materials are not new – but their mix is a new and unique innovation!
Assembling
Assembling the material CORKonLINEN, that is made from cork [...]
Making the material
CORKonLINEN qualities
100 % plant-based
All ingredients used are plant based and natural. CORKonLINEN does not contain any derivatives from petrol, neither PU in it or as coating. (PU is the most used polymer in other vegan leather alternatives)
Low waste product
While leather has a lot of cut outs, CORKonLINEN is a textile coming in 1,40 meters wide rolls. The manufacturing process allows very low waste during product manufacturing.
Circular
CORKonLINEN is perfectly circular, made from natural fibers that are able to be composted at the end of its life without any harm to the soil. It offers a unique opportunity of bio-sourced materials.*
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* According to WBCSD’s report on the circular bio-economy, bio-based products are estimated at a $7.7 trillion opportunity by 2030.
Vegan and Cruelty free
None of the material used, neither glue nor colouring contains any derivatives from animal origin.
Questions about the CORKonLINEN manufacturing
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Please repspect though that details of the assembling are protected by a patent and won’t be disclosed.
