Real Cork Promotional Products

Real cork versus cork pattern

Real cork is bark. You can see it in the surface: irregular granules, varying shade, a slightly spongy feel, and a matte finish that never looks perfectly even. A cork pattern is artwork printed on paper, plastic or ceramic that reproduces that granular look. Side by side the difference is obvious. In a catalog photo it is not, which is why they are tagged separately here.

What that means for your order

Real cork carries the sustainability story, the grip and the insulating feel. It also varies: no two production lots have the same shade or grain density, so a reorder will be close but not identical, and a strict brand-color match is not possible on cork. A printed cork pattern gives you exact repeatability and a lower price, and gives you no environmental claim at all.

Forms of cork in this catalog

Solid cork appears as mug bases, tumbler bottoms, coasters, yoga blocks and massage balls. Cork fabric, a thin cork layer bonded to a textile backing, appears on totes, journal covers, wallets and cases. Cork trim and cork sleeves appear on chargers and speakers. The construction is listed on each product page.

Care

Cork does not like prolonged soaking or a dishwasher. A cork mug base will lift after enough dishwasher cycles and cork fabric scuffs under a sharp edge. Wipe clean, dry flat, and cork lasts for years.

Related

For the recycled and certified materials cork is paired with, see eco-friendly cork promotional products.