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Cork Inside by Amorim and Circular Economy
Nothing is wasted. Everything is valued.Several products with Cork Inside by Amorim seal incorporate by products from other industries (industrial symbiosis) such as foams and other polymers from the footwear, automotive and packaging industries. Blending cork with these materials, we give new life to materials that wo…
The Cork Inside seal guarantees that a product contains, in its cork formulation, a 100% natural and recyclable material with unique technic…
Cork Inside formulations combine cork with other materials and are developed and rigorously tested by Amorim Cork Composites' innovation and engineering teams. Cork Inside responds to stringent requirements and guarantees the performance required for its application.
Cork Inside: a seal that guarantees sustainability and performance
When cork is not visible in a Go4cork product, this seal guarantees that it is present in the right quantity to offer the best results.
Amorim cork used inside the MINI Strip
Integrated in the dashboard, sun visors and doors, cork is a natural raw material that provides the German brand's car with comfort, water resistance, thermal and acoustic insulation, and anti-vibration.
Cork used inside Mazda’s new 100% electric car
Cork was chosen for the interior lining of the car because it is a sustainable and biodegradable raw material
Cork Inside seal
As such it is a Cork Inside product. Recently created, the Cork Inside seal is applied in Amorim Cork Composites’ products in which cork is mixed with other materials to enhance its characteristics, although not immediately visible. In these cases, the presence of the Cork Inside seal guarantees to consumers that cork…
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Studio Corkinho: Suspending time with cork
Still Room is a multi-purpose space inside Noorderpershuis, a 19th century piece of colossal brick architecture, in Antwerp, that uses cork in order to enhance the stillness of the place
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U36 Circular economy product - Cork inside No rubber
New cork solutions to protect electric vehicle batteries
Cork’s low density with its reduced thermal conductivity and resistance to high temperatures, make it ideal for the development of components for EV batteries. In addition, cork’s cushioning and sealing capacity makes it suitable for various applications, inside and outside the battery.
Thermal comfort
One of the main characteristics offered by cork-based materials is thermal insulation capacity. Through application of these materials it is possible to retain and maintain a constant temperature inside a room.
“cork was chosen because of its molding capacity, malleability and flexibility"
Sumayya Vally, a recent TIME100 Next List honoree, was the 20th entity invited to design the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion. The youngest architect to be chosen to lead Serpentine's iconic architecture program says “cork was chosen because of its molding capacity, malleability and flexibility, making it possible to recrea…
3. Thermal and Acoustic Comfort
Cork has excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties. The use of these materials inside vehicles helps maintain a pleasant temperature and reduce noise and vibration, providing a more comfortable and quieter driving experience.
Benefits
Cork provides comfort (thermal, acoustic and walking), it is a hypoallergenic solution, and has high durability and low maintenance costs. A floor that contains at least two cork components benefits from a high acoustic performance, both in terms of insulation for adjacent rooms and in terms of inside comfort in a livi…
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This lidded ice bucket lined with a plastic inner casing capitalizes on cork's thermal insulation properties coupled with its unique texture. It maintains the low temperature inside, while the outer surface retains its natural warmth and pleasing, soothing feel. So let the drinks flow and the good times roll.
Reflected walking sound insulation
The noise generated inside a room by floor traffic can drive anyone crazy, especially in high-traffic rooms. Amorim Underlays have made it their mission to reduce these noises significantly. Surfaces that incorporate cork underlays have high sound absorption, reducing considerably the percentage of generated noise.
Reflected walking sound insulation
The noise generated inside a room by floor traffic can drive anyone crazy, especially in high-traffic rooms. Amorim Underlays have made it their mission to reduce these noises significantly. Surfaces that incorporate cork underlays have high sound absorption, reducing considerably the percentage of generated noise.
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Many Go4cork products combine cork with other materials in order to enhance their properties. Since cork may not always be immediately visible, we have created the Cork Inside seal. This seal gives you a guarantee that the product incorporates the optimal quantity of cork to ensure the best performance and that it ha…
Walking comfort, freedom of design, silent and warm thanks to cork
The flooring industry demands freedom of design, silent and warm. With NRT Inside, these requirements will be met. The air pockets in cork store heat, inviting you to go barefoot. Once again the cork closed cell structure is explored for the application benefit. Cork cells are tiny, irregular, pentagonal or hexagonal p…
Walking comfort, freedom of design, silent and warm thanks to cork
The flooring industry demands freedom of design, silent and warm. With NRT Inside, these requirements will be met. The air pockets in cork store heat, inviting you to go barefoot. Once again the cork closed cell structure is explored for the application benefit. Cork cells are tiny, irregular, pentagonal or hexagonal p…
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Cork is used inside the new Mobilize all-electric cars - the Renault Group's urban mobility brand. Integrated into the seats of the Mobilize Duo and Mobilize Solo models and also the interior rear panel of the latter vehicle, cork was chosen because it is a natural and sustainable raw material. Cork endows comfort, wel…
A sensorial experience at APQHome – MAAT, by Ana Pérez-Quiroga.
A series of cork-based technical solutions from Amorim Cork Composites are used in the APQHome – MAAT project that, until October 19th, offers an immersive experience inside the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT). This is Ana Pérez-Quiroga's most extensive artistic project to date, comprised by a domesti…
Presented for the first time in Venice Design, held in the context of La Biennale di Venezia 2017, the Curcubita lamps enabled the designer…
The designer Tiago Sá da Costa was inspired by the appearance, sustainability, flexibility, and versatility of cork to create Curcubita. Presented for the first time in Venice Design, held between May 13 and November 26, in the context of La Biennale di Venezia 2017, the Curcubita lamps enabled the designer to discover…
Is cork and ancestral drinking vessels a good combination?
The history of cork is intrinsically and romantically linked with wine and drinking vessels, from ancient times to the present day. When this project started, I visited Amorim Cork Flooring to analyze the variety of flooring options available, and later had the opportunity to visit Amorim Cork Composites. The multitud…
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Looking on bringing some of the outdoor feel to the inside of the camper, HYK used also cork as a visual material for the ceiling and walls. Besides the disruptive look, cork’s natural texture adds a soft and warm touch to the camper interior, enhancing the overall camping experience. “We at HYK get to live and breathe…
Mazda and Mini choose cork
With its attractive look and warm and soft touch, cork has been chosen to create components for the interior of vehicles that stand out in terms of comfort and the natural beauty of the raw material. Through moulding, extrusion and injection processes, cork can assume the most diverse forms and is being used to create…
Cork has been used in the industry for many years, correct? Can you give some examples of the type of applications?
Exactly. Cork has been used in the Energy sector for a long time, in particular in the T&D Transmission and Distribution area (Power or Distribution Transformers). Cork is used as a sealing element, where unique combinations of cork and selected rubber create materials suitable for flat sealing applications which,…
Noise pollution
Noise pollution is a serious environmental problem in European cities, that has been recognised by the World Health Organisation. The main sources of pollution in urban areas are road, rail and air traffic, and industry (EEA Report: Environmental noise in Europe , 2020). However, since this is not a new problem, the co…
Noise pollution
Noise pollution is a serious environmental problem in European cities, that has been recognised by the World Health Organisation. The main sources of pollution in urban areas are road, rail and air traffic, and industry (EEA Report: Environmental noise in Europe , 2020). However, since this is not a new problem, the co…
Cork for a naturally-inspired environment
If you have doubts about which material to choose for your office, choose cork. In addition to being functional and visually appealing, cork accessories also have the advantage of introducing an element of natural origin to your office, creating a mild and quiet environment that invites you to work. In this article, fi…
What is the potential of this new solution for the construction industry?
In the future, I’m thinking about using this concrete solution for construction of small buildings, because it delivers a high degree of insulation. Imagine a house made entirely of stone, except that the stone is actually concrete mixed with cork. Therefore, we have resistance capacity and insulation capacity in relat…
Minimize power transformers’ noise & vibration with Amorim T&D solutions
Power transformers are often installed near residential areas, where strict noise requirements have been introduced. This has intensified the need to produce equipment that not only guarantees good long-term performance but also achieves greater vibration control and consequent noise reduction. It is often said that “j…
Due to the increasingly rigorous regulations on safety and sustainability of electrical transformers, an increasing number of companies in t…
However, greater vibration and noise control is required for any system intended for installation in residential areas. Amorim T&D's range of vibration control (VC) solutions can help mitigate this problem, while helping reduce wear and tear on the system's parts and its environmental impact. Cork composites as a…