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14 years ago
Product Review: CoolCorC Accessories
Product Name: CoolCorC Accessories
Items Reviewed: Wristlet, Large Purse, Journal 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 Verdict: Each 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!
I have to say I would LOVE to carry the CoolCorc large purse everywhere with me. My purses need to be eco friendly, and of good size because I use it to carry everything: lunches, shopping, a change of clothes! I’ve saved countless bags from being used, and since I went vegan I’ve been looking for an Eco friendly replacement from my leather bag. This CoolCorc product would be amazing!!!
I would love the purse, so I can make my environmentally-friendly fashion statement. If I like the purse I would purchase the wristlet for my weekend errands.
I’d carry the journal cover with me everywhere. I love the purse too, but I already have a purse that is the love of my life.