Cork Fabric for manufacturing of footwear and leather goods

The production consists by adhering thin slices of natural cork onto a coagulated pu fabric.

Cork fabric is produced in rolls of height 140 cm or in panels of 100 x 140 cm.

Our technology and experience let us offer a product that is extremely flexible, soft and resistant.

The cork fabric can be used for the same applications of leather or textiles.

It is also possible to back the cork with others types of supports, such as : cotton fabric, polyester fabric, polyammide fabric or leather.

The material is offered in a wide range of natural textures, colors and prints.

The majority of the raw and auxiliary materials used in the production of our cork fabrics is of natural origin. Additionally, synthetic materials are used to achieve certain product characteristics.

For the production of cork fabric no heavy metals or their compounds,organic solvents,mineral fibres or formaldehyde are used.

Villani Leonello's cork fabrics are free from substances which could cause harm to the environment or health.

Technical features:

surface: original layer of natural cork

backing: coagulated pu fabric

size: roll of height 140 cm

Thickness: 0,75 mm approx.

Following images are examples of some creations made with cork fabric (click to enlarge)made from our costumers. WE ONLY PRODUCE CORK FABRIC (TEXTILES).

Cork Fabric for furniture and upholstery manufacturing

The production of cork fabric for furniture and upholstery consists of adhering thin slices of natural cork to a textile base.

Through sophisticated techniques the raw material is transformed into a fabric that is soft as velvet,resistant to stains and scratches, water proof, dust and mite repellent.

For this reasons it is particularly suitable in the production of upholstered sofas,chairs,puff and also in the automotive industry..

The cork fabric can be used for the same applications as leather with one fundamental difference : it is a vegetable leather and so ecologic!

In 2004 our company first introduced the cork fabric in world of upholstery and during Decosit exhibition in Bruxelles, Villani Leonello got the Decotec award due to the achievement of a perfect harmony of natural product and technology.

In 2007 Villani's cork was selected by Mercedes Benz and used to decorate the interior of the stunning prototype F-700.

Technical features:

surface: original layer of natural cork

surface treatment: stain/dirt repellent and water resistant

backing: Cotton polyester mixed fabric

size: roll of height 140 cm

Thickness: 0,7 mm approx.

Following images are examples of some creations made with cork fabric (click to enlarge) made from our costumers. WE ONLY PRODUCE CORK FABRIC (TEXTILES).

Natural Cork Lace, Perforated and Lasered Cork fabrics

This fantastic material is made out of natural cork and lace fabrics.

Fabric width 130 cm

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Embossed Cork

Embossed cork is a classic of our company. Prints on cork with reproductions of animals skins such as crocodiles, anacondas, pythons, but also woven and floral designs

Hand made finishing, metallization, and special color-dye techniques give the cork a unique and exclusive design.

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