Cork Textile

This distinctive upholstery textile is made with natural cork, one of the most sustainable natural materials. Once the bark of a live cork oak tree is stripped, it will regenerate every nine to 10 years. The material is composed of pieces of the bark, which are processed without chemicals and bonded to a nonwoven backing for stability. The textile then is treated with a spray acrylic that provides stain resistance. What results is a high-performance upholstery textile with a luxurious feel comparable to soft leather, but without maintenance concerns. Hypoallergenic, mildew resistant and impermeable to liquids, these textiles are suitable for use as a wallcovering. Created exclusively for Wolf-Gordon, this composition is made of rectangular sections of natural cork artfully arranged and pigment-dyed with a rosy blush color. Cork’s “elastic memory,” due to its makeup of airtight cells, allows it to compress and return to its original shape when used in padded upholstery.