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JulieCC
9
Mar 7, 2017
Is this cork treated with ScotchGuard, and pre-treated against abrasion and UV damage? Other suppliers' cork is this way. Due to how "inexpensive" this seems, I doubt it?!!??!?!
Pat_H
4
Mar 7, 2017
JulieCCdescription states cork Printed fabric lined with polyurethane. This leads me to believe that it is not real cork, just fabric printed with a cork pattern and backed with a waterproof lining.
SandyLucas
771
Mar 7, 2017
Pat_HHi @Pat_H, This is made from thin layers of natural cork. Where did you see that it states printed? I don't see it on our site but want to make sure I'm not overlooking anything because printed is not correct. Thanks!
Pat_H
4
Mar 7, 2017
SandyLucasI just reread the description. That is definitely my mistake. I apologize. Why is it called fabric if it is cork? That seems to be misleading to the fabric buying community.
SandyLucas
771
Mar 7, 2017
Pat_HHi Pat_H,
That's a good question. The vendor calls it fabric because you can sew with it but I see your point that it's not accurate. I can't change the description while the drop is live but if we are able to bring this drop back, I will make sure it's accurately labeled.
JanNew
6
Mar 7, 2017
Pat_HPat_H, All online and retail shops that sell this cork fabric label it as either Cork Fabric or Natural Cork Fabric. It IS a fabric. When Massdrop sells "printed" fabric it is labeled as cotton, linen, canvas, etc. All of the sewing blogs I follow, plus Facebook sewing groups I follow also refer to this as a fabric. Google cork fabric or search Etsy for cork fabric and you'll see many sources.
JanNew
6
Mar 7, 2017
SandyLucasAll online shops that sell this cork fabric label it as either cork fabric or natural cork fabric. It IS a fabric. The company supplying this drop should be more specific with the backing information. Is the backing just polyurethane? The other natural cork fabric I found for sale online show the backing as 50% polyurethane, 35% cotton, 15% polyester (or similar percentages) or cotton/poly, never just polyurethane alone.
Pat_H
4
Mar 8, 2017
JanNewThank you for your input. I appreciate your knowledge.
doney59
8
Sep 16, 2017
SandyLucasAs a bag maker and purchaser of cork fabric, that is what it is called. Don't change the description.