Uncover the mystery of wood: the difference between cork and hardwood

Have you ever thought about the story behind the seemingly ordinary wood? We will take you into the world of cork and hardwood and explore their unknown side.

Cork: the "skin" of trees

Cork is the skin product of very developed tree species, just like the "skin" of trees, which protects the health of stems and roots during the growth process. In ancient times, clever Egyptians, Greeks and Romans discovered many uses of cork, from fishing net floats, insoles to bottle stoppers, which are indispensable materials.

Hardwood: good quality, shortage of sources.

Hardwood comes from deciduous thin-leaved trees, including oak, mahogany, birch, red oak, hard maple, poplar, beech and boxwood. Although the price of hardwood is relatively high, the quality is very good, and the colors and textures are also varied. Unfortunately, due to the destruction of tropical rainforests in recent years, the source of hardwood has become increasingly scarce. In order to protect valuable forest resources, most suppliers now only buy hardwood from carefully planned and certified reclaimed forest land.

Cherish every forest resource.

Whether it is cork or hardwood, it is a gift from nature. Let's appreciate their beauty and cherish every forest on this blue planet.