T&G FSC Certified Cork Round Chunky Pot Stand/Surface Protector, Large, 24.5 x 2.5 cm

The Cork Collection by T&G - Natural Protection for Your Kitchen and Dining Surfaces Cork is an ideal natural base for protecting your kitchen and dining surfaces and is a product that lends itself to both traditional and modern table settings. It is non-slip and highly resistant to heat, liquids (both hot and cold) and staining. T&G’s entire cork assortment, which includes pot stands, table mats and coasters in a variety of shapes and sizes, is FSC certified. This means that their products can be purchased with confidence that the company is committed to keeping our forests alive for generations. In addition, cork is both recyclable and fully biodegradable. Cork - a Natural Regenerator Grown commercially in a narrow belt that stretches through Portugal, Spain and the South of France, as well as along the North African coast, cork is the outer bark of the evergreen cork oak tree. The bark is stripped from oak trees in the summer months only and the first stripping takes place once the tree is approximately 20 years old. Subsequent stripping’s occur every 9 or 10 years, making cork an ecologically sustainable product as it is one of the few materials that naturally regenerates itself periodically. Care and Use 1) Cork is non-absorbent so any discolouring will only be at surface level. Wipe with a damp cloth in order to remove food particles and light stains. 2) More stubborn deposits can be easily removed by scrubbing with a dish brush. 3) If substantial staining does occur it can be remedied by rubbing the area with a widely-available kitchen abrasive, using a nylon scouring pad. About T&G Established in 1975, T&G is one of Europe’s leading brands of everyday kitchen essentials and is very much a family-run business. All products are thoughtfully designed in the UK, are responsibly sourced and made to withstand the demands of modern-day life. The wide-ranging assortments provide all the kitchen accessories that are needed for everyday usage and entertaining guests - even for finding that all-important gift. As well as their commitment to innovation, quality and longevity, T&G also remain dedicated to ethical practices and sourcing from well-managed, sustainable forests and plantations.