The cork tree catalogue
The cork tree catalogue
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About Cork
Acessories: Stand bags, Cart bags HeadCovers, Caps, Bikes, Motorcicles, Furniture, Shoe Bags and other stuff
About Us
About Cork
About Cork
Portugal has the largest cork oak forest in the What is cork
world – 715.000 hectares. The cork oak tree can live untill around 200 years old, being
Cork comes from the cork oak, a tree native of the Mediterranean region and extends to coun-
harvested for the first time at about 25 years
tries such as Portugal, Spain, France, Italy
old and then every 9 years. Only in so many years will the bark reach the minimum thickness
nothern Africa and recently in AustrĂĄlia! Portugal alone, provides more than 50% of the
required to provide the high quality cork we need for manufacturing of our high quality
worlds cork production and the extraction method is completely eco-friendly to the tree.
products. Besides the sustainability of cork production, it is important to know that grow
Harvesting is a process that does not harm the tree in any way. The bark is extracted entirely
ing, harvesting, caring and enhancing the plant
by hand, without any machinery, by skilled,
ing of new corktrees is extremely important for our eco-system. We are proud to be part of this
trained technicians - The tree is not cut down, it´s surface does not suffer damages and the
cycle to contribute to an eco-friendly world. Our aim is to preserve this ancient rural culture that
trees can last hundreds of years.
co exists perfectly with nature.
Why cork? Cork is a material that is 100% natural, biodegradable and eco-friendly. Due to its elastic, waterproof and fire resistant properties, cork is a material with immense potential of multiporpose usage in various type of products. Cork products will contribute more and more to a cleaner and sustainable world, a very green solution.
industry, cloth, bags, shoes, but also in furniture, leisure products, sports industry and even in the automotive and aerospace industry. After the cork is harvested, it is transported to the factory where the processing begins. Think sheets of cork are made from the leftover waste from producing wine stoppers. These sheets are then backed with fabric and cork leather is formed.
What is cork leather? Material and care Also called corkskin, corkfabric or new leather is produced from quality bark trough advantaged technology in combination with centuries of old
All products from The Cork Tree are produced from cork leather to provide the natural beauty
portuguese cork know how. It is a partial new material since 2001 and is gaining rapid market
of cork allowing for the richness and durability of conventional leather. This eco-friendly
acceptance because it´s a natural product from a renewable source. In recent times cork has
wonder material is elegant, waterproof, light,
gained a wave of popularaty in the fashion
soft, abrasion resistant and requires low maintenance. Cork leather can be washed in the washing machine up to 30ºC or 90ºF or if the cork leather becomes dirty wipe it off with a soap sponge. Due to it´s morphologic structure, cork and cork products including cork leather, when exposed to continuous solar light has the natural
GOLF ACCESSORIES IN CORK LEATHER
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GOLF BAGS COLLECTION
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Cork leather, napa leather, nylon and cotton. Very light retro golf bag, includes a full cork
leather
rain
cover
protection.
Comes with 6 top dividers, 6 pockets and 1 putter clip Aprox. net weight 3.5 kg Size (cm) 90x40x25
Limited edition to 125 pieces
Cork leather, napa leather, nylon and cotton. Very light retro golf bag, includes a full cork
leather
rain
cover
protection.
Comes with 6 top dividers, 6 pockets and 1 putter clip Aprox. net weight 3.5 kg Size (cm) 90x40x25
Limited edition to 125 pieces
Combination of cork leather, nylon and cotton. Light weight and easy to adjust. Includes a full cork leather rain cover protection.
Comes with 6 top dividers, 6 pockets and 1 putter clip Aprox. net weight 2.8 kg Size(cm) 90x40x25
Limited edition to 125 pieces
Combination of cork leather, nylon and cotton. Light weight and easy to adjust. Includes a full cork leather rain cover protection.
Comes with 6 top dividers, 6 pockets and 1 putter clip Aprox. net weight 2.8 kg Size(cm) 90x40x25
Limited edition to 125 pieces
Combination of natural leather & cork leather. Hand made, design and produced by German handcrafter.
German technique is included in the smallest details.
Net Weight (without cover and strap) is about 3,2 kg. The diameter is 21 cm (8´), height 85 cm.
Limited edition to 10 pieces. Unique and exclusive
Combination of natural leather & cork leather. Hand made, design and produced by German handcrafter.
German technique is included in the smallest details.
Net Weight (without cover and strap) is about 3,2 kg. The diameter is 21 cm (8´), height 85 cm.
Limited edition to 10 pieces. Unique and exclusive
GOLF BAGS DESIGNS
CUSTOMIZATION Have your company logo embroided in our cork leather
bags
headcovers
and
Have your company logo embroided
in
leather
bags
headcovers
our
cork and
HEADCOVERS Light cork leather, black cotton blend and napa leather Available colors Red, Orange, Green and Grey
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About us
About us
The Cork Tree was founded by Nuno Nascimento. From an early age
The first introduction of these unique products was to sponsor the presence of the
he went with his grandfather to the Portuguese family cork oak forest
Portuguese professional golf player AntĂłnio Rosado at the European Tour Portugal
learning all the tricks that nature presents. Studying and testing the
Masters 2011. After this appearance, the next introduction of these unique products
trees to find the best cork bark then transform them into cork products was the PGA Golf Show in Orlando, Florida and Augsburg, Germany in 2013 were that suitable for commercialization. Today, the family tradition continues to was received with great enthusiasm. The cork leather golf cartbag won the prize of sell cork bark to the cork stopper industry from it´s own 500 hectares cork plantation. Conscious of it´s hereditary property, The Cork Tree family continues
Best Product Award in the golf bags category in the Golf Europe 2013. The Cork Tree became the first company in the world to produce golf products in cork leather.
to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in developing, protecting and maintenance of the properties. Beyond cleaning and fertilizing the cork oak forest the plantation continues to grow with some 40.000 new
Company philosophy
cork trees being planted in the past 10 years.
Cork is 100% natural, biodegradable and sustainable material. Cork leather has unlimited design possibilities for various products. We want to contribute to a more
As a golfer, Nuno wondered why amateur players walked around with eco-friendly and greener world and cork leather can provide this without compromising golf bags commonly offered by the standard golf manufactures. Nuno functionality, durability and general quality. decided to offer fashionable golf bags and other golf related products from the noble, eco-friendly and distinctly Portuguese material; the cork leather.
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