Cork Tiles at Knoll's showroom
Beller Collection from Spinneybeck, a #MetropolisLikes prize winner.
Why work with cork?
Let’s Cork TogetherOne of Nature's most extraordinary materials
100 percent natural, reusable and recyclable, cork is, whether from the environmental, social or economic perspectives, one of the world’s most versatile materials.
It takes each cork oak 25 years before it can be stripped for the first time and it is only from the third stripping (at 43 years of age) that the cork, then known as «amadia», has the high standard of quality required for producing cork stoppers. The first two harvests – the «virgin» cork and «secundeira» cork –, as well as that removed from the base of the tree, becomes the raw material for Home, Office & Leisure sectors.
Why work with cork?
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Organic and sustainable material
Cork is a material of natural origin, 100% renewable, reusable and sustainable. Choosing it as raw material contributes to a cleaner and more balanced environment.
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Multiple applications
Cork is a very versatile raw material and an excellent option for creating objects for everyday use, thanks to its unique characteristics such as impermeability to liquids and gases, thermal and acoustic insulation, compressibility, elasticity, resilience, lightness and softness to the touch.
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Versatility
Cork is easily transformed through technologies such as molding, CNC machining or lamination. These industrial processes make it possible to create goods that stand out for their innovative shapes, materials and technologies.
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Appealing and timeless appearance
The small differences in cork's appearance and texture make it an authentic material with character, which pleases the consumer. Its neutral and natural color allows it to fit easily into different decor styles.
Sustainable by nature
As a leader of the cork industry, sustainability, technology and innovation are intrinsic pillars of our culture and strategy. We focus on R&D that result in products and solutions with unparalleled advantages, including reducing the carbon footprint of the end product, saving energy or water, cleaning the environment, improving indoor air quality and promoting well-being and comfort.
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