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Natural Cork Backpack Medium
Debbie MacPherson Atelier£220
This vegan backpack is handcrafted in our South Devon workshop from the highest quality upholstery grade cork 'leather' and solid brass saddlery fittings.
Product description
This vegan backpack is handcrafted in our South Devon workshop from the highest quality upholstery grade cork 'leather' and solid brass saddlery fittings.
This backpack is a substantial size accommodating all of the essentials and more. It features a simple nickel plated brass snap hook fastening for secure and easy access.
There is a press stud fastening with two adjustments on either side to allow for extra width along the top if required. This bag is lined with a durable organic cotton canvas and has an interior zip pocket. It also has fully adjustable belt style straps.
Cork is regarded as one of the most sustainable and eco friendly materials available. As well as it's eco credentials it also has many other qualities such as strength, excellent water resistance and it is extremely light-weight.
Variations
Available in natural, mustard, red and brown.
Overview
Made in Britain
Dimensions
Width (across base) - 27cm
Height - 30cm
Depth - 12cm
Made from
What is Cork?
Cork is the outer bark of the Cork Oak tree (Quercus Suber). It's made of water resistant cells that separate the outer bark from the delicate interior bark. Cork is stripped from the tree without causing any harm, in fact, harvesting helps the tree to enter a regeneration process, which extends its lifespan in the long-term making cork a truly sustainable material.
How is Cork 'Leather' Made?
Once removed from the tree the cork is left to dry out for six months. After this period the cork is boiled in water to enhance it's elasticity. It is then shaved into very thin sheets and layered onto a woven fabric backing using non toxic glue. Finally a non-toxic sealant is applied.
What are the Benefits of Cork 'Leather'?
A natural material
100% plant based vegan textile
Produces no waste in extraction, processing, or production
Recyclable
Waterproof
Sustainable
Stain resistant
Light-weight
Durable
How Durable is Cork 'Leather'?
Cork fabric is often compared to leather regarding it's durability, due to it’s chemical make-up and honeycomb structure cork is highly abrasion resistant. It is also naturally waterproof and stain resistant.
As with any material there are varying grades of cork fabric which is why after an extensive search we have sourced a premium upholstery grade of cork fabric that has undergone rigorous durability tests.
Cork is simple to clean with mild soapy water.
Interior - Black organic cotton canvas
Solid nickel plated brass buckles and fittings
Product code
889886
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