FOlclore crafts’ Cork supplies

contents
about cork

why is folclore crafts different?

about cork fabric
Getting to know cork fabric
How we make cork fabric
Taking a closer look / technical specifications
How to use cork fabric
What to do with cork fabric
Customize your cork fabric
How to buy cork fabric

about cork cord, straps & handles

How we make cork cord, straps and handles
Dimensions and colors of cork cord, straps and handles
What to do and how to use
How to buy cork cork, straps and handles

about cork fringes

How we make cork leather fringes
Dimensions and colors of cork fringes
What to do and how to use
How to buy cork fringes
folclore
crafts & cork
Folclore Crafts celebrates the natural richness of
our materials and the ingenuity of Portuguese
people’s know-how. We are inspired by the vibrant
corlos of our folklore, but also by the rustic look of
our raw materials, like cork.
We learn from many handcrafting techniques,
including the know how of harvesting, preparing
and handcrafting cork.

Handcrafting the Portuguese soul is our drive and

we make it happen providing unique craft supplies,
like cork fabric, paper and wall paper, beads, balls,
cord, straps, handles, fringes, yarn, agglomerated
and decorative sheets, grains, shavings and virgin
cork bark.

never forget . . .
Portugal is the place for
diversity, tradition and quality
in craft supplies...
all cork stories begin in the montado
the balance of humans and nature
When the bark of a cork-oak tree is harvested, a
new layer of cork grows back slowly during the
following nine years, allowing it to continue to
absorb carbon dioxide while preserving the
“montado” and the maintenance of natural
species.

Cork industry contributes not only to local

development but also to the cork-oak field
ecosystem, promoting a perfect marriage
The “montado”, a forest that grows in Portugal and in between humans and nature.
other Mediterranean countries, is the natural habitat
of the cork oak tree and of many other unique
species. Portugal is number one cork producer in the
world.

Every nine years, high skilled workers use all their

experience to strip the cork oak tree, a very hard job
performed during the hot spring and summer months.
After being removed from the tree, cork comes in light
and large curved planks.

see you in nine years...

After harvesting, cork oak trees are marked in white
paint signalling that they should not be harvested
before more nine years pass.
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After the extraction, cork planks rest in the open air for The natural physical and chemical
some months, releasing its sap and moisture contents. properties of cork are impossible
Then they are boiled, undergoing some changes, like to recreate in an artificial way.
volume increasing, and after being dried, they are
separated depending on quality and cut into Cork is soft, lightweight, versatile, impermeable,
appropriate bars. Even those planks showing deffect will insulating, very durable, and dust and dirt
be will be used, cork is never wasted. repellent. It’s eco-friendly, 100% natural,
renewable, recyclable and biodegradable.

Cork use dates back thousands of years and its future depends on us…
 why is folclore crafts different?
we are committed to sustainability
the planet
We contribute to the creation of an economic return to
natural resources, promoting montado’s ecosystem..

We support the reduction of miles travelled, impacting

on pollution and fossil fuels’ use, by choosing local
producers.

We choose our inputs inspired by the aim of producing the

most eco-friendly products possible.

people we are committed to innovation

We promote local employment from the harvesting to
manufacturing. Fair and safe working conditions are
provided to an important female labour force, in an area
where unemployment is very high among women, who
suffer severe living conditions.
We support a secular activity in Portugal, cork
transformation, full of cultural and traditional impact.
We offer a wide range of cork products, sometimes
giving a new life to “old cork goods”, like cork balls and
cork granules.
We invest in design, developing new natural patterns,
,
instead of printed patterns. Each new pattern reveals how
we love to “play” with cork and to show all its natural
richness.
We produce cork fabric with multiple support backings,
allowing us to offer many different cork textiles. ,

prosperity
We participate in a sustainable value chain in cork
industry, where cork transformation happens near its
source and value created is distributed where it is
generated.
We’ve been developing partnerships, based on a
collaborative culture, creating new and innovative
products unique in the market.
we are 100% portuguese
We are 100% Portuguese, from raw material to high
skilled know how and innovative technologies. “Made in
Portugal” is now a quality label for cork materials, most of
the time improperly used, since many cork products,
including cork fabric, use Portuguese cork but are not
made in Portugal.
getting to know cork fabric
Cork fabric is a unique craft material with a cork
surface on a fabric backing. It looks like leather,
but can be used as a regular fabric.
Also known as cork leather, it was born of the
perfect marriage between human talent and
nature’s richness, being much more than the
best “animal free” substitute for leather. Cork
fabric’s uses are more versatile than those of
leather and its looks are more diverse.

how special our cork fabric is

We are able to offer a wide range of cork ecological soft to touch durable
fabrics. This includes the one sided version with & animal free light and flexible & water proof

different thicknesses, from very thin and pliable

options to thicker and more resistant ones. And
also the sturdy reversible cork fabrics, unique
and original products that you may use instead resistant to scratches, chemicals health
of leather in your craft projects. stain, dirt and abrasion safe safe

Our clients can choose the cork fabric that best

suits their work and it’s even possible to develop
customized products that fits specific needs.
how we make cork fabric
Cork fabric is produced using very thin cork sheets
obtained from slicing cork planks or blocks, which are
transformed from natural or agglomerated cork by the
use of heat and high pressure.

handcrafted process

The thin cork sheets must be adhered to a fabric support. They

are placed together by human hands, requiring high precision
skills, almost like patchwork. For a better look, the fabric is
hand sanded and this handcrafted process ends with the
application of a protective finishing.

h i g h q u a l i t y n at u r a l c o r k

We offer a soft and natural touch and texture, very

difficult to find, only possible using the best quality cork
shavings, water-based adhesive and resisting to work
with chemical products or PVC backings.
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specifications
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PATTERNS & COLORS
Three decorative cork veneer types are available - natural cork,
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natu printed. All patterns can be dyed.

BACKINGS
We work with six different backings, making it possible to offer a
unique range of different types of cork textiles, from 0.4mm to
1.1mm thick, including a new and 100% eco-friendly solution. It’s
possible to try your own backing. For almost all the backings, two
reversible options are available: single-layered and double-layered.
The color of the backing can be lighter or darker, depending on the
color/pattern of the cork veneer.

WIDTH
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our cork fabrics are 140cm/55” wide.

ADHESIVE AND FINISHING

Our cork fabrics use a water-based adhesive (mixture of
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coated with a hydrophobic protector (a mixture of surfactants,
additives and organic solvents in an aqueous solution). Our cork
fabric was tested on an accredited lab (including adhesives and
finishing products) and was approved to be used on products for
children under 3 years old. Cork fabric is hypoallergenic,
anti-bacterial and hygienic; it is water, dust, dirt and grease
repellent.
how to use cork fabric
Most of our cork fabrics can be hand embroidered and sewed
using a standard sewing machine and a regular thread. Cork
fabric is fairly strong and does not pull or rip apart very easily. The
reversible cork fabrics are more similar to leather than to a regular
fabric and leather craft techniques are recommended.

Cork fabric is easy to use as a fabric or as leather...

... can be cut with a common pair of scissors, a box cutter
or a rotary cutter.
... can be glued with water-based adhesive.
... accepts laser cut, digital printing and stamping. Artesate

cleaning and maintenance

Cork fabric is very resistant to wear, there’s no need for specific care. It’s recommended to clean the surface with
a dump cloth, preferably with white / blue soap. For a more profound cleaning, we suggest the wool program in
a washing machine. New products aimed at cleaning and maintaining cork fabric are now available.

Do not: Bleach; Wring; Iron, Tumble Dry; Dryclean.

Dry in the Shade. As with other cork products you should avoid sun exposure.
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perfect for your diy projects…

ideal for your craft, fashion or home decor business.
Customizing your cork fabric
make it your own

choose the backing

six options from 0.4mm to 1.1mm thick
(you can even try your own backing )

choose if you want it one

sided or reversible / single
layered or double-layered

backings

choose the pattern(s)

choose if you want it dyed

and the color(s) to use

patterns & Colors

how to buy cork fabric
retail
In our online shop you’ll find cork fabric fat quarters and by the
meter/yard. We offer special retail prices for 3 and 5 Linear
meters/yards.

wholesale
For orders larger than 10 linear meters/yards per reference,
wholesale/factory prices will apply, beginning at €14/ square
meter. We may deliver the fabric in 140cm (approx. 55”) wide rolls
or already cut into different fat quarters sizes.
Folclore Crafts provides commercial and technical support and
our partner is responsible for manufacturing, billing and shipping.

* Turnaround time is 4 to 6 weeks

* Minimum Order Quantity: 10LM per ref.

samples
Samples’ sets of backings, colors and patterns are available in our
online shop. The value spent may be deducted in the first order.

support
Feel free to contact us, we are always available to answer all your
questions. Cork is an incredible product and providing information
about it is always a pleasure. Better information makes better
consumer choices and better consumer choices make a better
world.

we are commited to work for a better world!

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how we make cork cord, straps & handles

Cork cord, straps and handles

are handcrafted in our studio with the unique reversible
cork fabric and using a manual lace-making tool for
leather.

Traditional leather craft techniques

Unique reversible cork leather

Depending on the final application, we may use the

single layered reversible fabric or the thicker version
that has two backing layers. We can cut in any width
multiple of 1/8" (0,3 cm) and have it in different colors.
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dimensions and colors of cork cord,
straps & handles
length
Standard size is 1 meter (approx. 1 yard), but we
can make it with 1.4m (approx. 1.5yards).
It’s not possible to make a continuous roll.

width
Single-layered straps:
- standard sizes: 3mm(1.8”)+ 1cm (3/8”)
+ 2..0 cm (3/4”).
Double-layered straps:
- standard size: 3.8cm (1.5”).

*We work with different widths made to order.

thickness
Single-layered straps: 1.2mm (0.047”)
Double-layered straps: 2.3mm (0.09”)

colors
Single-layered straps: natural, cinnamon, sky
blue, silver and gold.
Double-layered straps: natural

*Other colors and patterns may be made to order,

respecting a minimum order quantity.
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 how to buy cork cord, straps & handles

retail
You’ll find the standard sizes and colors of cork cord,
straps and handles in our Folclore Crafts online shop.

wholesale
Wholesale prices begin at 25, 50 or 100 meters, depend-
ing on the width. It’s possible to choose different colors
and patterns for wholesale orders and the same for the
width and the length (with the limit of 1.4m /1.5yards)
larger quantities apply for better prices.

*turnaround time is 4 to 6 weeks

*minimum Order quantity: 25, 50 or 100 meters per
width/color

samples
We can provide small samples of our range of widths,
thicknesses and colors. Please get in touch.

support
We may help you deciding the best type of
strap/handle for your job, it will depend on the final use.
It’s even possible to design a product that will meet your
specific needs.
how we make cork leather fringes
Cork leather Fringes are handcrafted in our studio using cork fabric with non-woven 0.8mm backing
and a manual lace-making tool for leather.

what to do and how to use?

Cork fabric fringes are as beautiful (or even more...) as leather fringes...
Use our cork fringes with an ordinary sewing machine and/or a water-based glue. You can use them on leather
garments or other leather goods, to embellish your accessories or in home décor projects.

Clothing
Tassels
Jewelry
Purses
Jackets
boots
bags
key chains
lampshades
Curtains
Pillows
dimensions and colors of cork fringes
Length: 50cm / 20”
Width: 75cm / approx. 3” (with a solid border of 1.5cm /5/8”)
Thickness: 0.8mm / approx. 0.03”
*We can produce cork fringes in different widths.

Colors
At our online shop you’ll find fringes in natural cork color.
*Other colors and patterns may be made to order, respecting a minimum order quantity.

how to buy
retail
You’ll find the standard size and color in our online shop.

wholeasale
Wholesale prices begin at 25 pieces.
It’s possible to choose different colors and
patterns for wholesale orders.

* Turnaround time is 4 to 6 weeks

* Minimum Order Quantity: 25 pieces of 50cm (20”)
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