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From flooring to functional decor, cork is stealing the spotlight again — proving this retro material is cooler, smarter, and ...

Cork-based materials continue to garner interest due to their unique cellular architecture and chemical composition, which combine to produce remarkable mechanical, thermal and antioxidant properties.

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