The market for products made from cork has grown internationally.
If thirty years ago someone had suggested the creation of products made from cork to be sold in domestic markets the idea would have been discarded immediately. It is not currently the case. After the application of this natural material in shoes with great success, behold, come on to the market several applications of cork in all kinds of fashion accessories and even decoration. The bark of the cork where it is extracted provides a versatile vegetable fiber that can be used in many objects, while the forest tree renews another cycle of nine years after which it can be peeled back. It is a material that serves many purposes beyond the traditional cork wine or champagne. Lightweight and resistant to liquids, is an excellent acoustic and thermal natural insulation material already used in construction. Highly decorative, can be recycled and is biodegradable which further extends the range of areas where it can be used. Reasons more than enough for several Portuguese companies have bet on niche markets that appreciate this type of product.
The new technologies related to the industrial sector also contributed to the versatility of the application of cork in unusual everyday object, such as umbrellas, flash drives or even wall paper. The fashion is one of the most competitive sectors in this matter. Because of the honey color of this plant compound, its light weight and satin touch; cork has been used as a note on clothing, footwear and leather goods as mentioned earlier. The national designers aware of the potential of this environmentally friendly material recreated sandals, created clothing and decorative objects that have already earned the attention of the public and potential clients internationally. The MoMA Museum in New York is one of the places where you can acquire some of these products that break the national border by thinking green, thinking cork and be bioactive while preserving a natural heritage that belongs to all of us.
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