Oasis Green Beaded Bracelet

Oasis Green Beaded Bracelet Handmade in the U.S.A. with…

5 Strands of 100% Natural Premium 3mm Portuguese Cork
8mm Oasis Green Beads
Silver Rondel Beads
Durable and Strong Magnetic Clasp

The Eco-Friendly Cork Tree

The cork tree it is one of the most highly renewable and eco-friendly resources on the planet. In fact, harvesting the cork tree helps fight global warming.  How you ask?  All trees are eco-friendly because of respiration.  Tree respiration is the process of a tree taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. The amount of carbon dioxide being held by the tree is called carbon sequestration.  The trees sequesters carbon dioxide and stores it in their trunks, branches, leaves, roots, and bark.

The Bark of the Cork Oak Tree

Yes, the cork tree is in the family of oak trees.  There are over 600 species of the the genus Quercus oak.  The dead outer layer of bark of the cork oak tree or Quercus (oak) suber (cork) is amazing and remarkable. It is remarkable because the bark is unique throughout the plant kingdom.  The tree is not killed by the harvest.  The harvest does not damage the tree. The harvesting of the bark from the tree allows new bark to grow in its place. Each tree  is a renewable source of raw material. In fact each piece of cork bark is unique.

Cork Fabric

Because of the unique properties of the cork bark,  the cork fabrics are vegan, stain-resistant, water resistant, durable, and lightweight.  The fabrics are silky soft and easy to clean.  Just use water to clean your cork product.  If needed, add a little bit of mild soap.  You will be amazed at how easy restoring your cork to it’s original appearance.