Natural cork has several applications in the shoe industry. It can be used for insole padding, the making of foot beds, wedges, heel lifts, platforms or midsoles depending on your project. Cork has a lot of benefits when it comes to shoemaking or shoe repair:
– Provides comfort and protection for padding underfoot. The firm and resilient cork base provides the support needed for longer walks without fatigue.
– Cork is shock absorbing, it reduces the impact whenever one is walking on hard surfaces protecting joints and bones.
– Cork is a great insulator, preventing from over-heating or over-cooling.
– It is relatively odor resistant by normal use (needs to be dried out completely from time to time)
– It is recyclable and biodegradable
– It is Naturally renewable
– No heat moldable
In general, cork has several applications for different kinds of crafts.
– This compact grain panels are very resistant and have a nice smooth surface.
– This panel is recommended for insole padding (it’s better to apply glue or sealant for better durability properties), heel lifts; to give extra cushion, they are placed in between the layers of the heel leather stack. It can also be used as a midsole; midsoles are placed to give the foot more comfort while walking. You can use a 3mm or 6mm depending on your type of shoes.
– This cork panel is grinding resistant as well
– Use this cork for cork boards or any kind of padding purpose
PANEL SIZE: 12X9″
THICKNESS AVAILABLE: 3mm / 6mm
LARGER PANEL AND FULL SHEETS 36X24″ ARE AVAILABLE UNDER CUSTOM PORDERS. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFOLRMATION.
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