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The completely natural cork used in
manufacturing ProtectoMat® products originates from cork that is "harvested" in Spain and
Portugal. Cork is actually a layer of dead cells that accumulates on the
surface of the bark. We say that cork is "harvested" because
it is removed from the tree with no damage to the tree or
impact on its growth. The tree produces its first "harvestable" cork when it is
30 to 40 years old and will produce a 2-3 inch layer of cork every 7 to 10 years
during its 200 year life.
The slabs of natural cork that are removed from the trees are cut into small cylinders that are used to "cork" wine bottles. The remaining pieces of cork are then sized and toasted to various degrees to produce the color variation that make the ProtectoMat® surface truly unique. Once toasted, the cork is combined with a pliable adhesive, compressed and cured into large blocks. The blocks of cork are then sliced into sheets and sanded smooth. These large sheets of cork are then laminated to a superior hardboard and sized into ProtectoMats®.
One of natures most beautiful, unique products. Natural, Environmental, Recycled, and Recyclable Cork!!
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