Cork Polymer Composite (CPC)

Cork Polymer Composites (CPC) consists of cork particles, fixed in a compound of polyvinyl acetate, TPE or soft PVC. Some iterations are 30% Cork flour, 30% Coconut fiber and 40% PVAc resin. The thermoplastic bonding material lends the CPC interesting properties and a special tactile quality. CPC’s contain anywhere from 20-80% cork.

The board can be used for indoor applications like wall coverings or coated for floor coverings.

 
 

  • Can be made from leftover cork materials that are ground down or harvested from cork trees.

  • The material is melted, compounded and granulated. The granules are scattered under a heat press and consolidated with mild pressure to the desired thickness.

    May also be extrusion or injection molded. Can be thermally shaped and typical wood-processing methods can be used.

  • Based on renewable raw materials. Degradable if produce free of crude oil. Recyclable.

  • Many sizes and thicknesses are available.

    Noise and vibration reduction properties make it useful in sport’s articles and orthopedic products. It can be used as furniture, lamps, vases and even as a wash basin.

    Tactile quality, adjustable flexibility, thermoplastic processing qualities, water impermeable and rot-resistant.

 
 
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References

Lefteri, C. (2014). Materials for design. Laurence King.

https://materialdistrict.com/material/cpc-cork-polymer-composite/#:~:text=Cork%20Polymer%20Composites%20(CPC)%20is,a%20board%20the%20right%20thickness.

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