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Comfort & Leisure
Walking in Comfort.

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As light as it is resistant. As natural as it is sophisticated. As traditional as it is timeless. Cork always makes for a perfect fit!

Comfort & Leisure
As light as it is resistant. As natural as it is sophisticated. As traditional as it is timeless. Cork always makes for a perfect fit!

Underscreed: more silence and more comfort
Noise control is a fundamental element in the comfort of a building.

Underscreed: more silence and more comfort
Noise control is a fundamental element in the comfort of a building.

Thermal comfort
The best way to insulate your room against cold is to install an Amorim underlay. Cork has excellent thermal properties. Its ability to maintain warm floor temperatures and more comfort when walking makes cork one of the material used to achieve high thermal resistance values. The higher the value, the better the insul…

Cork-based underlays: the balance between performance and comfort
nstalling an underlay plays a critical role in improving the comfort and efficiency of buildings. Cork-based products are an excellent option for underlays.

1. Functional suitability and comfort
Given cork’s natural touch and feel, synthetic turf with cork-based or cork infill is the closest thing to natural turf and offers great playing conditions. In addition, for avoiding overheating during use, a cork infill makes a positive contribution to players’ performance and comfort, given its ability to absorb mois…

Underscreed: reducing noise and increasing comfort
Applied to the floor between the structural slab and the screed during the construction process, an underscreed significantly reduces the propagation of impact noise through the structural elements of the building and improves its sound insulation. In addition, by helping to limit heat losses, it also has an influence…

Underscreed: reducing noise and increasing comfort
Applied to the floor between the structural slab and the screed during the construction process, an underscreed significantly reduces the propagation of impact noise through the structural elements of the building and improves its sound insulation. In addition, by helping to limit heat losses, it also has an influence…


Cork: sustainability, comfort and performance in mobility
The unique properties of cork, together with Amorim Cork Composites' know-how in highly technological and specialised sectors of the industry, allow us to develop sustainable and innovative solutions for the mobility sector. As a result of a continuous investment in R&D, cork is now used in structural elements (su…

Cork inlay, where comfort meets beauty
The NRT technology allows the flooring manufacture to take advantage of the exclusive properties of cork as part of an unique engineered multilayer structure.A natural material with incomparable insulation and shock absorption features, cork provides superior comfort, noise reduction, thermal insulation and resistance.…

Cork inlay, where comfort meets beauty
The NRT technology allows the flooring manufacture to take advantage of the exclusive properties of cork as part of an unique engineered multilayer structure.A natural material with incomparable insulation and shock absorption features, cork provides superior comfort, noise reduction, thermal insulation and resistance.…

Comfort and elegance taken in detail
MATERIA is much more than a collection of cork objects. Each piece represents the perfect balance between the smooth touch of cork, functionality and contemporary design.

Maximising comfort and protecting the equipment
Isolating the source of the vibration is essential not only to protect the quality of life of people in both the immediate location and those in the surrounding environment, but it also helps to protect equipment from the long-term degenerative effects of vibration. Acousticork Vibration Isolation range allows to achie…

Resistance and walking comfort
Resistance and walking comfort

Resistance and walking comfort
Resistance and walking comfort

Resistance and walking comfort
Resistance and walking comfort


feature: Avoid player injury and ensure player comfort
Avoid injuries and ensure comfort

High comfort performance, lightweight, compression recovery, warm feeling, excellent thermal insulation and hypoallergenic
Footcork sheets and rolls of carefully selected raw materials enable simple and easy machining and thermoforming.

High comfort performance, lightweight, compression recovery, warm feeling, excellent thermal insulation and hypoallergenic
Footcork sheets and rolls of carefully selected raw materials enable simple and easy machining and thermoforming.

Fast-moving times require acoustic comfort
Growing urbanisation and rising populations in urban areas are leading to more stringent noise and vibration standards and norms. As a result, there is higher demand for high-quality and efficient sound insulation and vibration isolation (from internal or external sources in each building).

Raises floor temperature and ensures underfoot comfort.
Raises floor temperature and ensures underfoot comfort.

Raises floor temperature and ensures underfoot comfort.
Raises floor temperature and ensures underfoot comfort.

Walking comfort, freedom of design, silent and warm thanks to cork
The flooring industry demands freedom of design, silence and warmth. 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…

Walking comfort, freedom of design, silent and warm thanks to cork
The flooring industry demands freedom of design, silence and warmth. 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…

Good cushioning properties providing higher comfort to the rider (1)
Good cushioning properties providing higher comfort to the rider

Choosing an underlayment that will guarantee the maximum in comfort and durability.
An underlayment is much more than just something you place under the flooring. An underlayment is part of a solid foundation, that can determine the satisfactory performance of the floor in terms of acoustical properties and comfort, as well as adding to the longevity of the floor. Even though it is not visible, it can…

Application of an underscreed during construction or remodelling of a building plays a fundamental role in ensuring its soundproofing and, c…
Available in different compositions and thicknesses, Acousticork underscreeds offer a high performance solution for sound insulation and airborne noise control. They are suitable for buildings with stringent acoustic requirements, such as hotels, supermarkets, shopping centres or multipurpose projects, which combine ho…

If you are currently trying to decide on which flooring to use in remodelling your home, and if your main concern is the choice of look that…
An underlay is much more than just something you place under the flooring. The underlay is part of a solid foundation that can determine the floor’s performance in terms of acoustic properties and comfort, while also adding to its lifespan. Even though it is not visible, it can still be felt and perceived thanks to the…

Underscreed: more silence and more comfort
To meet the high standards of acoustic performance expected in the project of the new Four Seasons building in Bangkok, a cork underscreed with recycled rubber was applied to the entire area of the hotel, including common areas. The flooring was then finished with laminated wood and ceramic material.

Underscreed: more silence and more comfort
To meet the high standards of acoustic performance expected in the project of the new Four Seasons building in Bangkok, a cork underscreed with recycled rubber was applied to the entire area of the hotel, including common areas. The flooring was then finished with laminated wood and ceramic material.

Underscreed: more silence and more comfort
To meet the high standards of acoustic performance expected in the project of the new Four Seasons building in Bangkok, a cork underscreed with recycled rubber was applied to the entire area of the hotel, including common areas. The flooring was then finished with laminated wood and ceramic material.


"Amorim helps us improve our products and our activities in the cork flooring business. With innovative products and further developments in…
Andre Mack, Product Manager for EGGER's Comfort Flooring

IB Tower – Kuala Lumpur
Acousticork Recycled Rubber Underscreed provided acoustic comfort and noise control between compartments.

Materia
The MATERIA collection was designed to occupy a place in the space of those who appreciate the comfort and functionality of objects.

The Center for Islamic Civilization, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Underscreed U85 Acousticork ensures high impact noise insulation and guarantees comfort for users and visitors.

Why is damping important for construction?
Damping is essential for vibration control in construction. With a high loss factor, cork is an excellent damping tool, boosting security and comfort in buildings and infrastructures.

Why is damping important for construction?
Damping is essential for vibration control in construction. With a high loss factor, cork is an excellent damping tool, boosting security and comfort in buildings and infrastructures.

Hidden Gore
An elastic panel at the front of a shoe that is covered by the shoe’s tongue. Provides added comfort.

Hidden Gore
An elastic panel at the front of a shoe that is covered by the shoe’s tongue. Provides added comfort.

Cork is contributing to Germany’s ongoing revolution in its rural railway lines
Used on the floor of the MONOCABs cork endows lightness, comfort and thermal, acoustic and anti-vibration insulation to the vehicle.

With an attractive look and a warm and soft touch, cork is an innovative option for interior vehicle components that combine the beauty of a…
Cork can take on many different shapes, from the simplest to the most complex, to meet the manufacturers' design requirements and create sophisticated and elegant interiors, using, for example, moulding, lamination, extrusion and injection processes. Lightweight, durable and with a high thermal insulation and anti-vibr…

Álvaro Siza, Portuguese architect winner of the Pritzker Prize in 1992
"The advantages of working with cork as a raw material in this project are fully evident if we consider the temperature, lightness and flexibility that the bench will have, which is reflected in comfort at various levels."

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.

The materials in the construction area have undergone constant improvements over time. This evolution is due to the non-conformist spirit of…
The need to create priorities range from the more traditional - such as impermeability, stability, visual requirements - to the most recent fields, which relate to energy, sustainable, thermal and acoustic issues. Cork, as a multifaceted product, can meet the demands of today's markets through its natural properties.

New material for shoe insoles
The use of cork in footwear dates back to the 3rd century B.C. This new material – which has already been launched internationally – combines cork with an elastomeric polymer that ensures comfort for the end user.

Thermal Insulation
ACM52 structure has a low thermal conductivity of 0,065 W/mºK across a wide temperature range, resulting in energy savings and reduced condensation. This attribute enhances passenger comfort like no other primary decking material.

Underscreed U32
100% cork product | Green solution The perfect solution to strike a balance between energy efficiency, acoustic and thermal comfort, affordability and sustainability. - Natural, reusable and recyclable - Available in 6/3 mm, 8/4 mm and 10/5 mm thickness

Thermal insulation
ACM30 and ACM52 structure have a low thermal conductivity of 0,065 W/mºK throughout a wide temperature range, resulting in energy savings and reduced condensation. This attribute contributes to passenger comfort like no other primary decking material.

FootCork® follows market trends and focus on customers' most challenging needs, developing and enlarging the FootCork® range with innovative…
As result of new EVA solutions, a practical and simple manufacturing process has been developed – thermoforming. This process is widely used in the footwear industry, mainly in orthopaedic components: material is heated to a pliable forming temperature, and then formed to a specific shape in a mould and trimmed to crea…

The sound of footsteps becomes less perceptible and you obtain a more durable and resistant floor while still saving energy. The answer to t…
You are in the process of building or renovating your house and, among the many options available, you have finally found the ideal floor for your decoration project. Whether you have chosen a ceramic, wood, vinyl or laminate flooring, did you know that applying an underlay before installing the final floor is critical…

Whether on land, in the air or water, cork’s properties, combined with Amorim Cork Composites' expertise, can respond to the great mobility…
Ensuring transport sustainability is an increasing concern for companies and citizens. Global awareness of this concern has led car manufacturers to progressively choose raw materials that guarantee a symbiosis between performance and sustainability. The sector’s biggest companies are now investing in more environmenta…

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 environmen…

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The choice of cork as an infill for artificial turf also guarantees safety for sporting activities and enhances performance and comfort for players thanks to the neutral odour and more natural appearance and texture than other infills, which also allows the playing surface temperature to be reduced by up to 30% compare…

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 environmen…

Underlays
Cork is a common denominator in the production of our accessories and supporting materials for floorings, such as, underlayment. When applied under a floor, an underlayment provides more comfort, protection and longevity to the final floor, guaranteeing even greater energy efficiency and acoustic insulation.

Four Seasons Hotel
Bangkok, Four Seasons Hotel. The underscreed from Acousticork range, combines agglomerated cork with recycled rubber, making it a 100% recycled and sustainable product. In addition to acoustic comfort, the use of an underscreed also improves the building’s thermal performance, making a decisive contribution to the well…

The use of cork for a ground-breaking design
Cork also makes an active contribution to the vehicles’ unique, ground-breaking and innovative design, while increasing high levels of sustainability and reinforcing circular economy practices. Moreover, the cork solution used in both cars is combined with recycled materials, using thermoforming techniques. It is desig…

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…

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…

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…

In view of this, in your opinion, what are the main concerns in terms of improving buildings’ acoustic conditions?
The main concerns are related to research into ways to reduce air-borne and structure-borne noise when designing buildings that require a reasonable degree of comfort and privacy, in terms of acoustics.

In view of this, in your opinion, what are the main concerns in terms of improving buildings’ acoustic conditions?
The main concerns are related to research into ways to reduce air-borne and structure-borne noise when designing buildings that require a reasonable degree of comfort and privacy, in terms of acoustics.

Kettler Volker, Meister Werke Schulte
We have a long-standing relationship with cork. We value its comfort and elasticity and the positive feeling associated to cork. The use of cork means good and positive product features.We have a very long and positive partnership between Meister and Amorim Group and of course with Amorim Cork Composites.

Kettler Volker, Meister Werke Schulte
We have a long-standing relationship with cork. We value its comfort and elasticity and the positive feeling associated to cork. The use of cork means good and positive product features.We have a very long and positive partnership between Meister and Amorim Group and of course with Amorim Cork Composites.

Natural beauty. A solution prepared to withstand the demands of everyday life
Moulding techniques have made it possible to combine cork’s natural characteristics - such as lightness, elasticity and softness to the touch – to provide a feeling of well-being, natural beauty and comfort inside the car. In view of cork’s unique resilience, compressibility and resistance to friction this solution is…

Versatility with sustainability in mind
Cork's visual and sensorial appearance, it's reliability, durability, sense of comfort and safety and ecological features will inspire you to shape a whole new sustainable world. No other energy-efficient material performs so well and with such quality. And not only it is eco-friendly, but also it is good for your heal…

Main goal
ALUCORK® flooring, from Amorim Cork Composites equips the new generation of high speed trains of the Portuguese train company CP – Comboios de Portugal. The project includes overall refurbishment of the ten trains included in the fleet of the Alfa Pendular service, in order to optimize passenger comfort and safety, and…

Unbeatable performance with reduced thickness.
Design and performance have changed the flooring industry, especially in the context of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT). To meet the latest requirements we’ve developed the brand-new solution, Amorim ECO21dB - the perfect underlay for LVT flooring, that uses cork and other recycled materials, improves living comfort and is in…

Protecting the planet and having a healthier and more sustainable life is an increasingly present concern in our daily lives. More than a si…
From the materials used for floor and wall coverings to furniture items and decorative objects, it’s possible to make choices that help reduce your home’s carbon footprint without neglecting room design and comfort. Such is the case with solutions in cork, one of nature’s most sustainable materials.

Nothing compares to the sensation of walking over a comfortable surface like cork!
A floor that contains at least two of our components will benefit from cork's acoustic high-performance, both in terms of noise insulation, for adjacent rooms, and in terms of internal comfort of the room, in which footfall noises are significantly cut down. Benefits will also be noted with regard to thermal comfort, a…

Nothing compares to the sensation of walking over a comfortable surface like cork!
A floor that contains at least two of our components will benefit from cork's acoustic high-performance, both in terms of noise insulation, for adjacent rooms, and in terms of internal comfort of the room, in which footfall noises are significantly cut down. Benefits will also be noted with regard to thermal comfort, a…

Window frame applications
Providing comfort with reduced energy use is the real energy benefit of efficient window assemblies. Low U-factors (rate of heat loss) are required to reduce heat loss through window assemblies, especially in colder climates where larger window assemblies are used for greater sunlight exposure. The U-factor performance…

Acousticork Products have Carbon Balance Negative
Underlays Acousticork have a negative carbon balance, when taking into account the CO2 sequestered by cork oak forests and the emissions associated with the industrial process. Elevate the comfort, protection, and durability of your flooring with our sustainable and high-performing cork-based solutions: Acousticork…

How do you view the development of the footwear industry over recent years?
The footwear sector is a multi-billion industry that continues to grow, year-on-year, because it fulfils an essential need: comfort. However, it has an undeniable impact on our planet. Over 300 million pairs of shoes are thrown away every year and this affects our planet’s health, biodiversity, and our health as well. …

There are three and they draw the attention of those who pass by one of the areas of the Skissernas Museum, in Sweden.
These pouffes made of cork, designed by Matthias Salaets, well communicate the characteristics that make cork such a desirable material for furniture design. The soft touch and great adaptability of cork ensures it provides the desired comfort while sitting down waiting for someone or just to watch passers-by in the mu…

Optimisation of carrying capacity
Lightweight construction with cork technology reduces the deck weight of passenger vessels by 30% to 50%, thereby enabling a larger passenger and/or cargo capacity. Depending on their objectives and requirements, ship operators can use this weight advantage to enhance equipment, comfort, catering or on-board entertainm…

General presentation of the project
The new Lisbon Cruise Terminal involved Amorim Cork Composites, Secil and ITeCons in the development of a new type of lightweight structural white concrete, incorporating cork, that is used in the building’s façades. The new compound made it possible to reduce the weight of the building’s structure, while maintaining i…

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Designed by Miguel Arruda Arquitectos Associados, TAP Premium Lounge in the Humberto Delgado airport in Lisbon, which incorporates various cork-based solutions, has been distinguished in the A'Design Awards 2017-2018, described by the organization as the “world's largest and most influential design award”. The design a…

General presentation of the project
Designed by the Portuguese architect Carrilho da Graça, the new Lisbon Cruise Terminal involved Amorim Cork Composites, Secil and ITeCons in the development of a new type of lightweight structural white concrete, incorporating cork, that is used in the building’s façades. The new compound made it possible to reduce the…

Project overview
The construction of a supermarket from Biedronka chain on the ground floor of a new residential and commercial building in Szczecin, Poland, required a high efficiency solution to ensure silence and comfort in all 118 apartments of the complex. The preferred choice was the installation of Acousticork range underscreed…

In recent years, talking about trends in decoration almost always involves talking about cork. Natural and sustainable, cork helps create we…
If you would like to try using cork to improve comfort or change your home décor, but don't know where to start, Go4cork can help you. Specialised in DIY cork products, Go4cork offers a wide range of items for people who like to get down to work and create their own interior design project, but are also concerned about…

Project overview
The construction of a supermarket from Biedronka chain on the ground floor of a new residential and commercial building in Szczecin, Poland, required a high efficiency solution to ensure silence and comfort in all 118 apartments of the complex. The preferred choice was the installation of Acousticork range underscreed…

Cork backing is used in wall covering panels to increase soundproofing.
Vivid colours, rich textures, and a strong visual effect are the main features of the acoustic wall coverings created by the studio, Submaterial. Made from wool felt, they incorporate a cork layer that reinforces the soundproofing. Acoustic performance is a decisive factor for ensuring the comfort of any space, whether…

Why cork?
As curator of The Bridge Collection, my goal was to connect the museum and the collection in an engaging and accessible way and, on a broader spectrum, to connect the physical exhibition with the narrative and the history of the collection. In this sense, I tried to bring together art and ecology. Cork offers both, bei…

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The underlay Go4cork Blend with Nike Grind aims to have a positive impact on the environment by creating a sustainable solution based on circular economy principles. The new solution is based on a formulation that aims to provide high performance of the underlay, due to the unique characteristics of cork as a raw mater…

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Today, building lighter boats, buses or trains to reduce the consumption of energy and other resources, making them more efficient, is one of the main challenges of the mobility sector. Amorim Cork Composites takes advantage of the natural lightness of cork to create innovative materials applicable to interior, side a…

CoMMUTe
CoMMute project has developed a prototype of modular and multifunctional floating flooring for regional and intercity railway coaches, using materials with low environmental impact. This solution makes it possible to cut total installation costs and guarantees greater comfort for passengers by delivering improved ther…

The iconic Palais de Tokyo in Paris was the stage for an artistic intervention where cork emerges as the decisive element in the performativ…
The initiative – opened from 12 till 18 December 2016 – was part of the “Carte Blanche” project second edition, offering spaces in the palace to creations by renowned artists. The artist featured at this “Carte Blanche” is Tino Seghal, who in turn has called on several fellow artists, including the performance artist I…

Project Overview
The IB Tower building is an iconic landmark: an impressive building that changed the skyline of Kuala Lumpur. At 274 metres tall, it is one of the tallest buildings in the city. The IB Tower of 60 floors, designed by the award-winning company Foster + Partners, combines category 1 office space with luxury apartments th…

Your participation in this year's MMFA's General Assembly brought to Europe, in this particular case, to Portugal, a very complete perspecti…
The Multilayered Flooring (MLF) business in North America has evolved in quite a different way than it has in Europe. Firstly, we really never saw much traction with the LVT on HDP/MDF that has been the dominant MLF product in Europe. Secondly, we did see the very explosive growth of Polymer-based cores, initial with w…

Project Overview
The IB Tower building is an iconic landmark: an impressive building that changed the skyline of Kuala Lumpur. At 274 metres tall, it is one of the tallest buildings in the city. The IB Tower of 60 floors, designed by the award-winning company Foster + Partners, combines category 1 office space with luxury apartments th…

What are the main characteristics of cork?
Lightness Cork is a very light raw material, weighing just 0.16 grams per cubic centimetre, and can float. Flexibility/compressibility Each cork stopper is made up of around 800 million airtight cells. Among them is a gaseous mixture which allows it to be compressed to around half its thickness, without losing any flex…

Reduction of costs in the transport industry
The Amorim Cork Composites, business unit of the Amorim Group, is committed to the development and manufacture of technical, environmentally friendly products based on cork, for numerous industries and applications. The rail industry is one of the strategic segments of the company, where innovation and creativity in t…

Amorim Cork Composites hosted this year’s General Assembly of the MMFA - Multilayer Modular Flooring Association.
During the 2-day event, latest trends, sales, materials, technologies, new product categories, certification, and research were extensively debated by 75 professionals from leading European flooring companies and their suppliers. Participants discussed the state of the art in this industry and future trends, new develo…

Kettler Volker, Meister Werke Schulte
Wir haben eine langjährige Beziehung zu Kork. Wir schätzen den Komfort und die Elastizität sowie das positive Gefühl, das mit Kork verbunden ist. Die Verwendung von Kork bedeutet gute und positive Produkteigenschaften.Wir haben eine sehr lange und positive Partnerschaft zwischen Meister und der Gruppe Amorim und natürl…

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Let us introduce you to Go4cork, a new brand of DIY cork products created especially for people who are always thinking of the next project for renovating or decorating their house or office, but are also concerned with the environment and value responsible consumption. With Go4cork it’s so easy to make small changes o…

Das Gefühl über einen komfortablen Bodenbelag wie Kork zu laufen, kann mit nichts anderem verglichen werden!
Ein Boden, der mindestens zwei unserer Komponenten enthält, profitiert von der akustischen Leistungsfähigkeit von Kork, sowohl in Bezug auf die Schalldämmung für angrenzende Zimmer als auch in Bezug auf den Rauminnenkomfort, bei dem die Trittgeräusche deutlich reduziert werden. Vorteile ergeben sich auch in Bezug auf d…