Comments on: Cork is the New Leather Alternative http://www.searchamelia.com/2009/11/13/cork-is-the-new-leather-alternative/ Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach News and Views Editorials Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:34:56 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: tommylee http://www.searchamelia.com/2009/11/13/cork-is-the-new-leather-alternative/comment-page-1/#comment-2285 tommylee Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:25:08 +0000 http://www.searchamelia.com/?p=12498#comment-2285 Cork is one of the most durable 100% natural resources and if treated well from time to time outlast leather by many years as the corks in 200+ year old wines can testify. <br><br>The applications of cork in naturally humid climates such as Florida only underline the value over leather products. Cork loves moisture and is an natural anti fungal material, something that not many fabrics can claim. Not even synthetics. Cork is one of the most durable 100% natural resources and if treated well from time to time outlast leather by many years as the corks in 200+ year old wines can testify.

The applications of cork in naturally humid climates such as Florida only underline the value over leather products. Cork loves moisture and is an natural anti fungal material, something that not many fabrics can claim. Not even synthetics.

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