{"product_id":"t-g-woodware-rectangular-cork-table-mats-set-of-6","title":"T\u0026G Woodware Rectangular Cork Table Mats Set of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor families who prefer the look of an oblong place mat, T\u0026amp;G Woodware’s pack of 6 Rectangular Table Mats will protect breakfast bars and dining tables from heat marks and scratches, prevent plates and dishes from slipping and always look good.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable cork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n \u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.corkforest.org\/harvesting-the-cork-oak\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out about harvesting the Cork Oak here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike all oak trees, the Cork Oak lives for hundreds of years, but unlike most oaks, the Cork Oak is an evergreen that carries foliage all year round – and unlike any other variety of tree – it can be stripped of its incredibly versatile bark without suffering. Able to regenerate every 9 years, cork is harvested by skilled artisan families who’ve often worked the same trees for many generations, they take around 8 years to learn the technique of ‘peeling’ the thick layer of cork from a tree with a specialised axe, starting with the branches and finishing with the trunk. Once harvested, the cork is flattened and dried before being turned into wine corks and table mats and there’s no waste – every scrap of cork can be used for something useful!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCork can be wiped clean with a damp cloth if anything gets spilt during a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout T\u0026amp;G Woodware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Portishead, Bristol in 1975, within a few years T\u0026amp;G Woodware had developed the largest range of domestic woodware available in the UK. We love their products because they’re not only beautiful but also thoughtfully designed, responsibly produced and made to last. T\u0026amp;G were one of the first homeware suppliers to achieve the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation and their chunky boards, made from raw oak, beech and other woods, make them one of the go-to companies for heirloom chopping boards, made with care from the most environmentally sourced woods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T\u0026g Woodware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61474235253066,"sku":"73336","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/8108\/4234\/files\/73336_1.jpg?v=1774906586","url":"https:\/\/www.lakeland.co.uk\/products\/t-g-woodware-rectangular-cork-table-mats-set-of-6","provider":"Lakeland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}