Portuguese Cork Brand Introduced to Great Bay Area by Macau PLOPS

On the 9th June, Macau PLOPS Investment and Promotion Company Limited attended the grand opening of “Macau Creative Industry Lifestyle Experience Center” at Zhongshan Nanlang Town Xingheyujiayu Shopping Center. Macau PLOPS was invited by Macau Mango International Media Company Limited to introduce J.S. Cork, the Portuguese cork specialty crafts brand to put on sale at the Macau Lifestyle Experience Center.

J.S. Cork is the world’s biggest cork manufacturer and crafts designer, all the material are from Portugal. The main products of J.S. Cork are cork specialty crafts, such as purses, wallets, jewelry boxes, coasters, key-rings, home decorations, aprons, shoes, holdalls, small furnishing pieces, chairs, wallpapers, sofas, notebooks and many more,

Portugal is the world’s biggest cork exporter. Cork is the phellem layer of bark tissue that is harvested for commercial use primarily from Quercus Suber (Cork Oak). Cork Oak can grow for over 150 years, and cork is harvested from Cork Oak after 10 years of growth on the phellem layer. The process is repeated after every 9 to 10 years. Cork from Portugal were mainly used for high-end wine cork and some traditional housewares. Since the birth of J.S. Cork, who have been dedicated to developing a wide range of cork products, the use of cork have been completely reintroduced. Combining the craftsmanship of the designers, and the creative thinking of the manufacturer, cork were reshaped and made into something more valuable such as gifts, housewares, boxes, stationary, etc.

The cork material used by the J.S. Cork is 100% originating from Portugal. They are cut from the natural oak tree and processed into fabric. There are more than 20 kinds of methods to form a variety of bark patterns. The fabric is in the form of a general textile fabric, which meets the requirements of standard coils. It is simple and natural, and feels like silk and suede. It is one of the most popular fashion fabrics in the world. The cork fabric made by J.S.Cork can be used to make all kinds of outer packaging fabrics such as furniture, handbags, bags, and stationery.

“Macau Creative Industry Lifestyle Experience Center”

“Macau Creative Industry Lifestyle Experience Center” officially opened on 9th June 2019. Member of the Macau Cultural Industry Fund Administrative Committee Chu Miu Lai, Zhongshan City Federation of Industry and Commerce Vice Chairman Wu Guosen, Zhongshan Private Association SME Retail Industry Working Committee Chairman Wang Dongrong, Macau Patriotic Education Youth Association Chairman, Macau The Thirteen Hong Association for the Promotion of Culture and Commerce of Macau Chairman Wong Ka Lun, Director of Macau Creative Industry Lifestyle Experience Center Caccy Choi, the designers of the clothing brands and the singers/ songwriters from Macau jointly cut the ribbon for the opening ceremony.

In addition to a variety of apparel brands, the center also introduces Ten Degree Art Consultants, Asian University Modern Art Museum and other cultural and creative products, which will bring customers a beautiful and new experience on lifestyle.