Product Spotlight: The Cork Collection
The Search for a Vegan Natural Material
Here at Rowlie, we've always dreamed of offering a vegan alternative alongside our ethically sourced leather range. But finding the right material was no easy task! We knew how important the natural scent of our accessories is to dogs when they're meeting them for the first time, so a synthetic substitute just wouldn't do. Most faux leathers are made from fossil fuel-based plastics, which not only smell unnatural to sensitive doggy noses but also come with a heavy environmental cost.
Enter cork. You might picture it as rigid and crumbly, like a wine cork, but this wonder material can do so much more. With gentle processing, cork transforms into a soft, flexible material with the look and feel of leather.
Keeping Your Dog's Carbon Pawprint Low
Our cork material comes from cork oak trees, which are harvested just once every nine years. The trees themselves can live for well over 200 years, and the harvesting process doesn't harm them – in fact, it helps them thrive. Each time the bark is carefully removed by hand, the tree begins a new cycle of growth that actively draws carbon out of the atmosphere, making cork one of the rare materials with a net carbon-removing effect.
Even better, our cork is harvested only a few miles down the road from our workshop in Spain, keeping it wonderfully local and sustainable from start to finish.
Wipe Clean & Waterproof
When customers ask us whether leather or cork is best for their dog, we usually say it comes down to personal choice – they're equally supple, strong and beautiful. But when it comes to waterproofing, cork has the clear edge. Our leather accessories are splashproof but our cork range can handle full immersion in water!
Cork's naturally waterproof properties make it the ideal choice for adventurous dogs. Whether your pup loves exploring by the water's edge or simply has a habit of getting muddy on their outings, their harness, lead or collar will stay looking great. A quick wipe clean is all it takes to get them ready for their next adventure.
Complete The Set
Love the look of cork? You can treat your dog to the full matching set. Our cork range includes dog collars, harnesses, leads and our special dog AirTag holders – all crafted in this beautiful, natural material. Whether you choose one piece or the whole collection, you'll have accessories that are kind to your dog, kind to the planet, and built to last.
