The Corkeen system has several advantages when compared to conventional rubber-based retained fall protection systems. Cork is hypoallergenic and, even when exposed to high temperatures, does not release odors. Being a natural insulator, it allows the reduction of the surface temperature by more than 20% when compared…

Thanks to the thermal and weak combustion properties of cork, cork oaks are more fire-resistant than other trees. The slow combustion of cork makes it a natural fire retardant, forming a barrier against fires. Its combustion does not release smoke or toxic gases.

Before Corkeen, the selection of a retained fall surface system faced the difficult task of simultaneously satisfying the natural, ecological and sustainable materials option, without compromising accessibility and stability during maintenance. In large spaces, where it is important to think about a diversity of soluti…

- Most natural components in the system. - Drainage capacity - Smell less than rubber system - Lower temperature - Lightweight material - Lower costs regarding maintenance if compared with loose material like sand or barch.

Cork burns without a flame and does not emit toxic gases during combustion.

It is estimated that per each ton of cork produced, the cork oak forest can sequester up to 73 tons of CO₂, a sizeable contribution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the main cause of climate change.

The system incorporates 90% natural cork, and is completely free from all types of toxins and chemicals such as heavy metals, EDC, T-VOC, formaldehyde or PAH. Even the smallest cork granules are used as a valuable energy source.  Over 60% of our energy needs are met through use of biomass (cork dust), which is a CO2 ne…

Sandvik Play, the Corkeen brand master for the Norwegian market, installed the Corkeen Play system in the outdoor playground of the renovated Holen School in Bergen. Aimed at 650 students, the Holen School is the first non-fossil construction project in the municipality of Bergen. To meet this objective, only electrica…

Cork is a completely natural raw material, with unique properties which give it an unrivalled character.

100% natural, reusable and recyclable, cork is, whether from the environmental, social or economic perspectives, one of the world’s most versatile materials.

Sustainable, safe, and fully accessible, Corkeen is a revolutionary solution for the construction of fall protection systems for playgrounds, composed of cork - a 100 % natural, recyclable, and reusable material.

Corkwall's composition makes it a natural thermal insulation material, eliminating thermal bridges and thus protecting a building from energy losses.

Corkeen: cork at your feet!   100% natural, recyclable, renewable and... Portuguese! Cork is all this and much more... a raw material so versatile that it can even be used to cover the entire floor of a playground. See more

The new flooring solution in the Eden Project complex was installed by PlaySmart UK, the Corkeen brand master for the UK market. The area where the Corkeen system was applied was initially covered by natural turf. However, due to weather conditions and the constant passage of visitors, the natural turf was in a poor st…

"(...) In the proximity spaces, the smaller area hinders the same diversity of solutions and, if we wanted to guarantee accessibility and lower maintenance requirements, we ended up being reduced to synthetic solutions without a real circular economy and not always permeable, nor comfortable under the sun from southern…

Made from cork - a 100% natural, recyclable and renewable raw material - Corkeen has strong safety, accessibility and sustainability credentials, and combines the concepts of Community, Nature and Planet. Developed in accordance with circular economy principles, the innovative Corkeen system incorporates waste resultin…

In addition to the maintenance circuit, natural raw materials were chosen for all the other equipment items in the park, whose landscaping project includes native species, in order to promote biodiversity. This 160 m2 maintenance circuit was the first project in the Canton of Fribourg in which Realsport - Corkeen Brand…

Nothing is wasted from the cork oak, all its components have a useful ecological or economic purpose:• The acorn, which is the fruit of the cork oak, is used to propagate the species, as animal fodder and in the manufacture of cooking oils;• The leaves are used as fodder and a natural fertiliser;• The material from tre…

Corkeen is made of cork, a natural material, and it will change color naturally with UV exposure, like other natural materials. Initially, the surface will become yellowish; after a few months or years, the surface will become lighter and reach a light grey finish when completely matured. This exposure is only sup…

All children deserve to play in outdoor spaces where they can run, jump, and let their imagination run wild safely. Spaces where falling are part of the game and are not a concern for parents. The Corkeen system creates these spaces. Produced with 90% cork, it is the natural response to the creation of safe and enviro…

An 87 m2 public playground located in the city of Hougang, Singapore, is the project that opens the doors to Southeast Asia for the Corkeen system. The client is the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council. The council was looking for a flooring solution with a natural and uniform color, capable of maintaining impact-dampening c…

TechnoCampus, where the new parkour circuit is located, forms part of a broad renovation plan for Berlin’s Siemensstadt area. This is a joint initiative between Siemens, the city of Berlin and the municipality of Spandau which aims to completely transform the area by 2035, creating a new concept of life, work, and tech…

The existing wooden fence around the playground was subject to renovation works and kept there. New equipment was also installed, whose choice took into account the sustainable origin of the wood used in its manufacture and the possibility of being able to be used by children of all ages and abilities, promoting health…

The Corkeen system was chosen. It is made of cork, a raw material of 100% natural, recyclable and renewable origin, with negative CO<span style="vertical-align: sub; font-size: smaller;">2</span> emissions and free from all types of toxins and chemicals. During the installation process, Eco Top, the Corkeen…

Corticeira Amorim is the largest world producer of cork products and the most international of Portuguese companies. It leads the whole sector, contributing to the economy and innovation of the cork industry, unlike any other. With its origins dating back to 1870, the company soon became aware of the endless potential…

Building on the expertise and reputation of the Amorim Group, Corkeen brings to the markets a differentiating solution that meets society's current and future needs. Created from a natural, reusable and recyclable raw material, Corkeen helps to combat waste and create a more harmonious relationship between human beings…

Made of cork - a 100 % natural, recyclable, and reusable material – and produced by Amorim, the world leader of the cork industry, Corkeen is a sustainable, safe, and fully accessible solution for the construction of fall protection systems for playgrounds. This recently launched solution has been installed in over 20…

Cork is a natural, 100% biodegradable, recyclable, renewable raw material obtained from the cork oak tree (Quercus Suber L.). This oak species whose bark (cork) regenerates itself is mainly found in Southern Mediterranean countries and North Africa, and has an average lifetime of 200 years. Portugal is the leading cork…

The municipality of Bergen has chosen a small playground at Nordnesparken, a public park located near the city center, as the pilot for the Corkeen system. Developed and produced by Amorim, this system offers a retained fall protection for playgrounds made of natural cork. The Corkeen pilot is part of the ongoing proje…

This Warranty shall not apply in any of the following cases: 3.1. IMPROPER OR INADEQUATE INSTALLATION. Installation not made in children playgrounds, not made according to procedures and without using the approved Corkeen Products or improper or not recommended refurbishment (in each case as set forth in the Corkeen…

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