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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 Shelley says:

    Hands down, the CoolCorC large purse is my favorite! Not only is it vegan but it is earth tone colored which is totally my style. It is the perfect replacement for my old worn out denim messenger bag (hubby won’t let me buy any more purses). The whole line screams “Go Green!” and I would spread the word with pride!

  2. avatar Veronica says:

    I would like to carry the journal/sketchbook cover around everywhere because I love to write, especially on outings. I also have a nasty habbit of ruining the front cover of my journals so maybe this could help with that. :)

  3. avatar Pamela says:

    The large purse, because it’s fashionable and I need a large bag to carry my kanteen water bottle, re-usable shopping bags and all my other Eco vegan friendly products in it!

  4. avatar Julie says:

    Fabulous, all of them! I’d choose the large purse because it would be seen more often and present more opportunities to talk about the line and its eco-fabulous veganness!

  5. avatar Christine says:

    I would enjoy the large purse.
    I do a lot of recycling of my bags. Almost all of them have been either handed down to me, swapped or traded. I am a fan the company, I think they have a great handle on using/reusing cork to make new products.

  6. avatar Sandi Swiss says:

    I would always carry the journal cover with the coolest recycled/upcycled paper inside!! I am always meeting new people, networking, and taking notes. This cover would be a perfect way to start a conversation about renewable resources, and I could toss business cards inside!! It would also be the perfect place to scribble down my newest vegan gluten-free dessert idea when I am out and about and I don’t want to forget it :)

  7. avatar ANGIE GERBER says:

    I would carry the large purse every day. People would ask about it and I would tell them all about how earth friendly it is, they would want one, buy one, and the outward carrying world would change forever!

  8. I would love to carry that gorgeous wristlet all about my city to various mixers with a little black dress. It is the perfect accessory to promote sustainability.

  9. avatar Sandrea Smider says:

    I really like the CoolcorC wristlet. I’m sure I’d be the first to sport an eco-friendly cork purse around here, and would be very proud to promote a non-abusive trend here for fashion.
    Then maybe our stores would order these products in.
    No animals or trees used – yay!
    Good luck to everyone!

  10. avatar Doreete says:

    The CoolCorC Wristlet for me!
    Because I do not like handbags nor wallets. I find them too restrictive of my freedon of movement. Even though I live in LA I love to walk and I find carrying a purse to be too cumbersome. I also love to go dancing and this would be PURR-fect for this ..not to mention when I go jogging or while I am at the beach, hiking or at the gym. I also think it is a crime buster! Most would be criminals would prefer gong after a wallet or handbag than a wristlet! Thanks somuch for this design! Finally!

  11. I would carry the CoolCorC Large Purse with me everywhere because it looks sturdy and large enough to carry all of my necessities (and I have a lot of necessities)!

  12. avatar James Fitzgibbon says:

    That purse would be perfect for my wife…. She’s always telling me “to put a cork in it. ” :-)

  13. avatar Cheryl says:

    i would LOVE the CoolCorc large purse – i have a hard time finding pretty, cool VEGAN bags. I will most likely fill it up with water bottles, snacks, pens and multiple pairs of sunglasses :) Thanks for the chance to win!

  14. avatar Sharon Miller says:

    My grandchildren don’t quite know wha to think about my new vegan lifestyle, so maybe if I had a fashionable purse they might better understand how cool it can be!

  15. avatar cheryl says:

    The wristlet is the perfect size to carry the basics around. Super cute!

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