Specification
The cork used for the production of Corker in Portugal comes from local, sustainable forestry and is derived from a recycled agglomerate of waste insulation cork. It is durable, and one hundred percent recyclable.
In the making
Carved from two blocks of cork
The Corker is carved from two blocks of cork. The material starts as a recycled agglomerate of waste insulation cork. These granules are placed inside an autoclave; with heat and pressure, the cork granules expand and release cork’s natural resins, which act as a binder. This heat-based process produces its rich, dark colour and smoky scent. The two parts are then machined on a 5-axis CNC and jointed together.
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