Schoeller Textile AG has combined the natural properties of cork with those of high performance fabrics to create a comfortable, highly breathable fabric, which is called
corkshel lTM, with superior thermal insulating properties for use from base layers to softshell jackets.Schoeller corkshell is made from a cork granulate that is a by-product in the production of wine corks.
This natural granulate is pulverized and combined with the fabric in a patented process from the company.Cork is a sustainable and natural raw material that comes from the bark of the Cork Oak tree. The harvesting of the cork does not harm the tree. One Cork Oak can live up to 200 years and can be harvested around 16 times during its lifetime. The constantly regenerating cork bark has a bubble-like structure that provides great thermal insulation. Over 40 million cells per cubic centimeter are filled with an air-like gas, rendering the cork extremely lightweight, durable, and stretchy. Cork also has natural antimicrobial properties, making it a great choice for apparel. Currently, the company appears to offer two corkshell™ options: One is a 2-layer fabric construction with a cork coating on the inside of the fabric. The other is a 3-layer fabric construction in which the cork coating is between a stretchy, water and wind repelling surface fabric and a highly breathable lining that can be adapted to the requirements of weather conditions. Additionally, cork has natural stretch properties and therefore corkshell™ can be offered in both 2-way and 4-way stretch qualities.
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