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Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories


OneGreenPlanet.Org / April 16, 2012 / 57 Comments


Product Review + Giveaway: CoolCorC Accessories

Product Name: CoolCorC Accessories

Items Reviewed: WristletLarge PurseJournal Cover and Wallet

Where to Buy: To purchase these products, CLICK HERE!

About CoolCorc: CoolCorC designs fashionable accessories out of a sustainably harvested, eco-friendly and regenerative material – cork! CoolCorC strives to utilize the innate attributes of cork and cork fabric in each of their designs. Cork fabric is a wonderful alternative to traditional leather because it is supple and luxurious to the touch. No trees or animals are harmed to harvest cork, a naturally water-, stain- and scratch-resistant material. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee CoolCorC is headed by Josh and Jess – a husband and wife team who are also Architects. They began their cork fashion line in 2010 with the Knoxville Farmers Market – originally creating each cork accessory by hand – and have since grown their online store to include their original designs for purses, clutches, journal covers, reusable cup sleeves, and wallets.

The One Green Planet VerdictEach of the CoolCorC accessories we reviewed is made from soft, durable, neutral-colored cork. The material alone makes each piece unique as well as appropriate for daily wear! They’re a great way to make a subtle, environmentally-friendly fashion statement.

  • The CoolCorC Wristlet is a great choice for quick errands or a casual night out and won’t leave you worried about losing your belongings. It is compact and stylish, and can comfortably hold few make-up items, credit cards, cash and a phone. The cool printed border adds spunk!
  • The CoolCorC Large Purse is a sober-looking, strongly constructed piece. The neutral color makes it great for daily use and the printed lining inside makes it fun. We thought it looked more regular-sized than “large,” which means we’d love to see a larger size for women on the go!
  • The CoolCorC Journal/Sketchbook Cover is a great alternative to a traditional leather journal. The refillable cover holds a 5.5″ x 8.5″ pad, and comes in two fun prints – streams and speckles. Make a statement at your next meeting with one of these awesome covers!
  • The CoolCorC Wallet is perfect for the minimalist guy or gal. It has space for cash and a few cards, and is made of the same soft, flexible cork and cloth materials as the rest of the line.

To purchase these products, CLICK HERE!

CONTEST DETAILS: (CLOSED)

You know our verdict, now we need yours! The good people at CoolCorC have generously offered to send a few lucky One Green Planet readers one of the awesome accessories reviewed above!**

To make our jobs easier, all you have to do is ANSWER THIS QUESTION:

WHICH COOLCORC PRODUCT FROM THIS REVIEW WOULD YOU LIKE TO CARRY WITH YOU EVERYWHERE AND WHY?

Respond in our comments section (not facebook comments) below. The most creative answers will be chosen! 

**Contest Open to U.S. and Canada residents only

CONTEST WINNERS: Shylah Negovan, David Christie, Michael Van Larut, Sandi Swiss, Ashley Valentin, Laura Thompson, Shelley Specht, Eddie Gonzalez and Karine Varga!
Congratulations and thank you for participating!
Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories SKU UPC Model

An Ice-Breaker!

Jun 04, 2012 by Shelley Specht

I love my new CoolCorC large purse and to my delight, several people have asked me about it after noticing that it was made out of cork. It is a conversation starter to be sure! I can toss my wallet, medications, pen, keys, and even my iPad in it and still have room left over for whatever else I happen to be carrying with me. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to review this purse!


So many compliments!

May 29, 2012 by Laura Thompson

I am in love with my new CoolCorC large purse! It is just perfect for summer, matching it with a white flowy dress and some cork-heeled shoes. It fits everything I need; my (huge) wallet, my Kindle, my waterbottle, cell phone, keys, and all be being super cute. I get compliments on it daily!


CoolCorC Purse

May 24, 2012 by Karine Varga

My Large CoolCorc Purse is Perfect! It's well made, eco-friendly and the fabric lining is adorable.


Love my Wristlet!

May 24, 2012 by Shylah Negovan

I absolutely love my wristlet. I use it any time I am going out. I chuck my huge bulky work purse in the closet and just stash the essentials in the wristlet. Everything fits just right. The cork itself is so smooth and flexible. I get a lot of compliments about the unique design. I would love to see the fabric portions come in different styles, so that I could get another one to wear with the bright colors of summer!


Lovely Journal Cover!

May 22, 2012 by Ashley Valentin

I love the the journal cover I received. Its super light weight and so pretty! I can use it again and again! I'm using it n0w as a sketch book and once school starts up again I'm going to use it as a cover to my planner! I love it! There's even a little pocket to but cards in and a pen. Thank you so much!


5.0 5.0 8 8 I love my new CoolCorC large purse and to my delight, several people have asked me about it after noticing that it was made out of cork. It is a conversation starter to be sure! Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories
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57 Responses to “Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories”

  1. avatar Amy says:

    I would use the CoolCorC Wristlet to carry my everyday essentials! Not too bulky and holds everything I need on a daily basis. The cool design is fashionable; perfect to carry on it’s own to meet friends and easily transferable between bags when headed to work or school!

  2. avatar Julie says:

    I Love The CoolCorC Large Purse! I will be traveling overseas this summer, and would love to show the rest of the world my cool vegan style!

  3. avatar Rachel Solyom says:

    Top choice for me would be CoolCorC journal
    I love to write notes & little poems, from morn to nocturnal
    A book that will last, refills & strong wear
    I’d in turn have lots of joy & repay with love n care
    :D

  4. avatar Isabella says:

    I would LOVE that large purse because I always need to carry my dog treats and my dog bags and my camera (to take pics of my dog) and my money (to buy treats and stuff for my dog) and my water bottles ( 1 for me 1 for my dog). My dog’s name is Lulu. She would also love me to have the large purse. Thank you.

  5. I would carry the journal with me everywhere I go. I like to write down my ideas as they come to me so I don’t forget… I also like to draw when I’m excited or nervous or both. I’m I big fan of hiding things in journal pages for finding later. I’d also like to be able to write down recipe ideas to try later.

  6. avatar Julie Rivers says:

    I am just about to open my fledgling soap company online and I would looove to have a fabulous vegan notebook to write all of my soap recipes in!! It would be perfect!!

  7. avatar vegAnn says:

    I work in at a eco-resort and would love to have a kitchen notebook that would survive the “elements”: water, soy milk, and olive oil.

  8. avatar Dayna Meier says:

    CoolCorC Wristlet: An invaluable piece that which I may never desire another personal item carrying device again, or at least until is decomposes. The CoolCorC wristlet is just the right size, somewhere between too small and I lost my phone in here. It is perfectly practical for the minimalist and maximalist alike, pleasing to the eye and the environment. The CoolCorC wristlet nestles right in with an eco-evolving lifestyle, where accessories with a conscious are truly a gift.

  9. avatar amber wright says:

    The CoolCorc product I would love to carry around would have to be the Large Purse. I LOVE Purses and I’m sure I’m not the only woman who gets a new handbag and talks about it with a girlfriend (or two) anyways -especially when you love it! I was thinking of trying a ‘straw type’ bag for summer getting away from leather, I find cork such and interesting option! I would love to review this for you!! :)

  10. avatar Eddie says:

    I would love the wristlet, to help me avoid having a lop-sided ass when I sit on my wallet. Feels weird to sit on wood surfaces with a wallet in your rear pocket.

  11. avatar Christina Alexander says:

    I would lovelovelove the wristlet! Why, you ask? Because my friends would be so incredibly envious of it, and BEG me to tell them where I got such a unique accessory..I would probably let them know eventually : )

  12. avatar M Clare Bandrowski says:

    The large purse is my favorite. I like it because it makes a great statement! Eco friendly, stylish with out harm to animals!

  13. avatar Tamara says:

    That ‘large’ purse is amazing. I’ve been searching for an amazing vegan purse for ever!!!!! I would love it!!!

  14. avatar Kylie Parker says:

    I would love the wristlet! I am always looking for an Eco friendly handy bag to run errands and go shopping with. Having to carry all my grocery bags and shopping bags in addition to a clunky handbag that falls off my shoulders or leave marks all over my arms is incredibly frustrating!

  15. I’d LOVE to try the large purse out. What a cool idea for products! Probably why they have ‘Cool’ in the name!! ;)

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