Cork is 100% natural and biodegradable, originating from the bark of the cork oak tree. It is made up of 40 million cells per cm3. The cork is harvested for the first time when the tree reaches the age of 25, after which it is carefully removed by hand once every 9 years without damaging the tree.

The montado is considered one of the world’s 35 Biodiversity Hotspots, a habitat that hosts a rich diversity of plants and animals, many of which are endangered. Wicanders represents a unique balance between wealth creation and protection of the environment. Wicanders’ products actively contribute towards reducing global warming through their low emissions and through cork’s natural ability to retain CO2.