Our Materials: Cork, Washable Paper and Organic Cotton

Every James&Co, CORKSTORE and Earth Totes product is made from a plant-based material instead of plastic or leather. Cork comes from the bark of the cork oak in Portugal and is light and water-resistant. Washable paper comes from Germany, is made from plant cellulose fibre and has a leather-like look. Eco canvas and organic cotton are woven plant fibres, used for structured cosmetic bags and stretchy mesh shopping bags.

None of these materials contain polyurethane (PU) or PVC, the plastics used in most synthetic "vegan leather". The cork and washable paper are FSC-certified, and the organic cotton in the mesh totes is GOTS-certified. Care instructions for each material are on the washable paper, cork and canvas and cotton care pages.