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Cork, shapping the future through sustainability Cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus Suber L). It is a plant tissue, 100% natural, which covers the trunk and branches. One cubic centimeter of cork contains about 40 million cells. Cork is known as “nature’s foam” due to its alveolar structure. Cork is sustainably harvested by specialized professionals without damaging the trunk. The cork oak tree re-grows the outer bark layer and is harvested once ever 9 years over the course of its lifetime, which is about 200 years. Cork is a natural material which is both renewable and...

We have always been circular. Amorim Cork Composites - a Corticeira Amorim company - was founded in 1963 to add value to cork not used in the cork stoppers industry and to cork stoppers at the end of their life. Since then, in the framework of our innovation culture, we have discovered and identified other materials from other industries (industrial symbiosis) to blend with cork and leverage its attributes. For this purpose, we use different materials from the footwear, automotive and packaging industries. We give a new life to materials that otherwise would be wasted. So, together, we: ↗↗...

Recycled and sustainable accessories for flooring systems Cork is a common denominator in the production of our accessories and supporting materials for floorings, such as, underlayment. When applied under a floor, an underlayment provides more comfort, protection and longevity to the final floor, guaranteeing even greater energy efficiency and acoustic insulation. Underlayment may consist only of cork agglomerate or contain other recycled materials, such as PU, Recycled Rubber or EVA. Compared to synthetic materials, cork is the right choice when looking for a solution that guarantees...

NATURE Density Tensile Strength Thickness Acoustic Performance Impact Sound (IS) 1 Thermal Performance Thermal Resistance (TR) Floor Durability Punctual Conformability (PC) PLUS Density Tensile Strength Thickness Acoustic Performance Impact Sound (IS) 1 Thermal Performance Thermal Resistance (TR) Floor Durability Punctual Conformability (PC) Compressive Strength (CS) UNIQUE Density Tensile Strength Thickness Acoustic Performance Impact Sound (IS) 2 Thermal Performance Thermal Resistance (TR) Floor Durability Punctual Conformability (PC) Compressive Strength (CS) Compressive Creep (CC)...

PROFILE Density Tensile Strength Thickness Acoustic Performance Impact Sound (IS) 3 Thermal Performance Thermal Resistance (TR) Floor Durability Punctual Conformability (PC) Compressive Creep (CC) Dynamic Load (DL) LC+ Density Tensile Strength Thickness Acoustic Performance Impact Sound (IS) 4 Thermal Performance Thermal Resistance (TR) Floor Durability Punctual Conformability (PC) Compressive Strength (CS) Compressive Creep (CC) Dynamic Load (DL) Negative carbon balance Underlay Nature, has a negative carbon balance up to -12,4 kg CO2/m² , when considering the CO2 sequestration of the cork...

NATURE VAPOUR BARRIER* Density Tensile Strength Thickness Acoustic Performance Impact Sound (IS) 1 Thermal Performance Thermal Resistance (TR) Floor Durability Punctual Conformability (PC) Compressive Strength (CS) Compressive Creep (CC) Dynamic Load (DL) Water Vapour Resistance (SD) PLUS VAPOUR BARRIER* Density Tensile Strength Thickness Acoustic Performance Impact Sound (IS) 1 Thermal Performance Thermal Resistance (TR) Floor Durability Punctual Conformability (PC) Compressive Strength (CS) Water Vapour Resistance (SD) * 1 2 3 4 Recommended for floating installations Tested under a...

AMORIM CORK COMPOSITES USA 26112 110 th Street Trevor, WI 53179 USA T. +1 262 862 2311 F. +1 262 862 2500 E. info.acc@amorim.com www.amorimcorkcomposites.com AMORIM CORK COMPOSITES R. Comendador Américo Ferreira Amorim, 260 4536-902 Mozelos, Santa Maria da Feira Portugal T. +351 22 747 5300 F. +351 22 747 5301 E. info.acc@amorim.com