The cork bark is removed from the tree by skilled labor without damaging the tree. The same tree can be harvested every 9 years for up to 300. Cork leather is as strong as its animal counterpart, waterproof and has natural antibacterial and anti-mold properties.

Its elasticity means that it retains its shape and its honeycomb cell structure make it water resistant, flame resistant and hypoallergenic. It does not absorb dust and can be wiped clean with soap and water. Cork is resistant to abrasion and will not rot.

Cork grows naturally in only two areas of the world: the Mediterranean region of Europe particularly the Iberian Peninsula, where Portugal and Spain produce more than 80% of the world's cork. The cork trees in are protected and harvesting practices are regulated