FAQs
Order Questions
We delivery UK & Europe wide. All orders are currently shipped from our UK warehouse. Import taxes may apply when your order arrives at any other country outside the UK.
Fast delivery for UK mainland. Your order will be shipped with DPD or Royal Mail.
1-3 Working Days in the UK and 5-12 Working Days for EU countries.
- UK: Spend over £50 for free delivery. (Otherwise £5)
- Channel Islands & Gibraltar: Spend over £150 for free delivery (Otherwise £15)
- EU: - Spend over £100 (or equivalent currency) for free delivery (Otherwise £12)
- Norway: - £15 for all orders or equivalent currency.
- Other Countries: DHL cost price available on request.
Please note - all orders are currently shipped from London, UK and import duties may be due on arrival at other countries.
Orders outside of UK are shipped Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) which means the buyer is responsible for import duties. We have no control of these import duty's and they are set by the destination country.
We ship orders from our UK warehouse just outside London (Heathrow).
Once your order is shipped we’ll notify you by email and send your tracking link. You can also find it by going to your order confirmation page by clicking ‘View Your Order‘ button in the ‘Your Cork Space order #9999 is on the way‘ email.
Love it or return it within 100 days for a full refund. Free prepaid returns for UK orders made via our website.
Please contact us to make a return. We will provide you with a pre-paid label for UK orders and a returns address (if eligible).
For UK orders please order before 18th December for delivery before Christmas Day (25th). To avoid disappointment we recommend ordering as soon as possible.
Product Questions
The cork layer is made from tiny bits of compressed cork pieces bonded to a rubber base, this makes the mat super flexible across uneven ground and easy to roll up.
Although at first glance they may appear similar, cheaper cork mats that use TPE or PER as they base are not as durable or sustainable. Poorer quality cork can also be more prone to chipping, cracking or peeling. Poorly designed bases don’t offer the same comfort, padding or support. Cork Space is not cheap – it is a premium yoga mat that delivers a uniquely wonderful yoga experience. Many wonder why they didn’t invest in a better mat (that makes them smile every time) years ago.
Yes, natural rubber comes from the tree sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis tree – a 100% renewable resource that is tapped from living rubber trees. We use non-amazonian natural rubber sourced from Vietnam. Our mats use vulcanised natural rubber, whereby the soft tree sap is hardened and made stronger for a lifetime of use – while still being bio-degradeable in much shorter time-frame than plastic.
Yes, cork is a sustainable material because it naturally regrows. Cork is harvested every 10 to 15 years from the living Cork Oak Trees and is replaced with new bark. It also has a low carbon footprint, as the trees are never cut down in order to harvest the cork (they remain a protected species in Portugal).
Demand for cork provides much needed investment in the industry, providing jobs and supporting the local economy. The harvesting of cork is a sustainable practice. While cork bark is regrowing, the trees suck up even more CO2 from the surrounding environment which helps combat global warming.
Using cork in new and innovative ways helps to maintain demand for the cork industry, preserving Cork Oak forests across Portugal and the Mediterranean for generations to come.
Yes – absolutely. It can handle any amount of sweat you can throw at it. In fact cork gets gripper, the sweatier you get.
While the mat is strong and durable, here’s how to keep it in tip-top condition:
- Avoid folding or creasing, roll cork side facing out.
- Always use with clean feet & hands, no shoes.
- Once a month (or after a very heavy session) wipe your mat with a soft wet cloth (use white vinegar OR lemon OR natural soap diluted with hot water) to remove oils and dirt. Bi-carbonate of soda also works great for deeper cleaning. (although this may darken the cork) Leave it out flat or over a line to dry before storing away.
- As an all-natural product, it’s normal for cork to change colour over time.
- Watch this video for visual cleaning instructions.
Watch this video for visual cleaning instructions.
Your mat will last for many years of use. Using your mat with clean feet and hands will keep the surface looking nicer for longer.
It can be used with any style of yoga, pilates or home exercise. Practitioners of restorative, meditation or yin yoga styles particularly love its natural feel. While faster Vinyasa styles of yogis love the sweat grip cork provides and the padding of the natural rubber.
Absolutely, Cork Space is for your daily movement practice. From pilates to home workouts – the mat is there for you.
Our Nomad cork yoga mat is a thinner and lighter cousin to our original Pro.
The Nomad has the exact same dimensions and materials but sits on half the thickness of rubber 2mm for a active, and direct experience in a lightweight package for travel and studio commutes.
The Pro offers more padding and protection for knobbly knees, on a sturdy 4mm base of rubber.
Sturdy, grounding and incredible padding (4mm) OR Lightweight, active and powerful feedback (2mm).
Pro (4mm) | Nomad (2mm) |
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More Padding & Protection | Direct & Minimalist Feel |
Weighty – Studio & Home | Lighter – Portable & Travel |
183cm x 61cm | 183cm x 61cm |
4mm rubber + 0.5mm cork | 2mm rubber + 0.5mm cork |
2.6kg | 1.55kg (50% Lighter) |
Yes - you can compare yoga mat sizes right here.
More Questions
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