Cork with TENCEL™ Lyocell Backing
Natural cork veneer laminated onto a TENCEL™ Lyocell backing for selected professional applications requiring a softer, more textile-like cork fabric construction.
What is Cork Made with TENCEL™ Lyocell?
Cork with TENCEL™ Lyocell backing is made by laminating a thin layer of natural cork veneer onto a fabric substrate made with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres.
The result is a flexible cork-based material with a softer textile hand compared to standard cork fabrics with more technical backings. It can be evaluated for bags and accessories, footwear components, small leather goods, covers and stationery, interior details and custom projects where natural appearance, flexibility, touch and backing quality are important.
When to choose Cork & TENCEL™ Lyocell
Choose Cork & TENCEL™ Lyocell when you need a cork fabric with a softer and more flexible backing, especially for applications where touch, natural appearance, and textile behavior are important.
It can be considered for accessories, covers, small leather goods, footwear components, stationery, interior details, and product development projects where a standard technical backing may feel too rigid or too structured.
Workability of Cork & TENCEL™ Lyocell
The Cork & TENCEL™ Lyocell fabric supplied by Villani Leonello can be integrated into the customer’s own production process, depending on the type of article, the required flexibility, and the equipment used.
Depending on the project, the material can be tested for cutting, gluing, stitching, folding, lamination, covering, and surface customization.
Before production, we recommend carrying out preliminary tests with your own adhesives, sewing machines, cutting systems, and finishing processes.
Sustainability and material information
TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres are derived from certified or controlled wood sources and are known for their soft hand, textile quality, and responsible production standards.
In this material, the natural cork veneer is laminated to a TENCEL™ Lyocell backing using an adhesive. For this reason, Cork & TENCEL™ Lyocell should be described as a cork-based material with a textile backing, not as a fully compostable or fully biodegradable fabric.
This makes it a useful option for brands and manufacturers looking for a material that combines the natural appearance of cork with a softer, more textile-like construction.
