10 Reasons why a cork purse is the best purse you will ever own!

When it comes to buying a women’s purse, the market is crowded to say the least. Now more than ever it is important to know exactly where your purse is made, who made it and what it is made from. Fast fashion means that low quality products made in conditions that are terrible for the workers are constantly entering the market. In this blog, we want to tell you all the best reasons for choosing a cork purse from Life Less Ordinary!

1.  Cork Purses are cruelty free.

Our cork purses are made from an amazing material known as cork leather. Cork leather is 100% vegan, cruelty free and ethical. The cork leather used to make our cork purses is made from the bark of the Cork Oak, which grows in Portugal, Spain and North Africa. No trees are harmed in the making of the fabric and in fact the cork oak forests are home to many endangered species. So not only is your vegan purse not harming any animals, it is helping them! Want to know more about how cork fabric is formed? Check out our FAQ.

2. Cork Purses are durable.

 Your cork purse is naturally waterproof, meaning you don’t need to worry about it getting ruined in the rain. It is naturally antibacterial and dustproof so it won’t develop smells or fungus over time, which can unfortunately happen with leather purses. All in all, cork is a super durable and hard-wearing material, which means your cork purse will last and last.

3.  Your cork purse can be personalised!

 Make your cork purse even more special by adding a personalised engraving to the front or back of the purse. We can engrave initials, a sweet message or a name onto your cork purse, making it truly one of a kind. Because who wouldn’t love a personalised purse?! All our personalisation is done in-house using the very latest technology. Our process is specially designed for the cork we use so you can be sure your engraving will look perfect every time. Kind to the cork and easy on the eyes!

4. Cork purses have room for everything you need.

With lots of card slots, a coin pouch, a separate area for bills and notes and 2 hidden pockets, your cork purse has room for everything you could ever need. Not only does your purse look beautiful it is functional too.

5. Cork purses are lightweight and sleek.

Cork is an incredibly lightweight fabric (it floats in water!) so your cork purse wont weight you down when you are going about your day. Whereas leather can be heavy, cork is lightweight without losing any of the beauty or durability. We all know that our handbags can get heavy with a variety of totally necessary (and sometimes unnecessary…) items, so don’t let your purse become another weight.

6. Your cork purse will be totally unique.

When cork fabric is created, it has a unique ‘grain’ (much like wood). This beautiful grain means that each and every vegan cork purse is unique. As we mentioned before, you can make your cork purse even more unique by adding a personalised engraving too.

7. Your cork purse floats AND it is fire retardant!

OK, so we are hoping that you won’t need either of these amazing features of the cork purse, but hey its good to know anyway right? As a material, cork is naturally buoyant and is slow to combust, making it naturally fire retardant. So if you drop it in the pool while you are ordering your next G&T on holiday, you will be able to scoop your purse right back up again without it sinking to the bottom!

8. Your cork purse will last a lifetime.

Cork purses are incredibly durable. They will last you forever (or at least until you see a new style that you love and buy that one too!) Because of the classic, timeless look of cork, your cork purse will suit you style for years to come.

9. Your cork purse is made by people who are paid a fair wage for their work.

Cork fabric comes from Portugal and your Life Less Ordinary cork purse is made by artisans right there in Portugal. Because it is made in Europe you can be sure that the people making your cork purse have been paid fair wages and are working in good conditions. Unlike goods made in some countries, Portugal subscribes to strict European labour laws. This means your cork purse was made:

·       in an environment safe for the workers

·       without child labour

·       by people who are paid a fair wage

·       by people not subject to discrimination

At Life Less ordinary, we are all about ensuring that our products are not only cruelty free, but also ethically made.

10. Whatever your style, there will be cork purse to suit you.

Art lover? Frida Kahlo purse. Sleek and classic? Silver accent cork purse. Playful and fun? Rainbow cork purse. Into a geometric look? Ladies Geometric cork purse. See what we mean? No matter what your style, we have a cork purse to suit you! Because cork is such a versatile fabric that can be dyed, printed on and engraved, everyone will be able to find a cork purse that suits their unique style.

I think it is pretty clear that we are big fans of cork leather here at Life Less Ordinary. Who knew that such a super material existed? It’s not only purses that we make out of this super material. On our site you can find cork wallets, cork backpacks, cork tote bags and even cork passport holders!

 Don’t take our word for it, check out some of the incredible reviews for our cork purses and hear how amazing they are straight from the people who have them!

What our customers have to say about their cork purses:

What a beauty! I am so impressed and happy with this gorgeous purse that I wish I would have ordered several to give away to some of my friends/relatives for Xmas. Am going to plant the seed card too! Thank you for a gorgeous, sustainable, and classy product, wonderful Service! ❤ Update: Just ordered a personalized one for a dear friend ♡

- Pilar,

Absolutely beautiful purse. Beautiful size and beautifully engraved. Highly recommend!!!!

- Louisa H

 I love my cork purse, the quality is excellent. Actually, I sent this colour-splashed one back and got a plain cork one instead .. many thanks Amie and Joe for being so accommodating! I highly recommend Life Less Ordinary .. oh, AND you get a sticker and a seed impregnated business card to plant and watch grow .. nice touch! X

-  Sian H

I absolutely love the cork purse that arrived yesterday. It was beautifully made and contains compartments for about 12 cards, plus plenty of room for cash and notes, and also room for my mobile, plus a very handy wrist strap. The purse arrived on time, well packed in its box. I will be purchasing more from Amie and Joe in the future. Thanks so much!

-  Anne R

Beautiful wallet, just what I ordered. Nice and big with plenty of space for cards. The design is beautiful and it feels like it will be hard wearing and long lasting.

-  Jane C