Safe and sustainable playgrounds for everyone
To play is to explore the world. It's growing up. It's building the future. And all children deserve to play in safe, healthy outdoor spaces, in harmony with nature.
Corkeen is an innovative solution produced with cork, a 100 % natural raw material, for retained fall systems as playgrounds.
Developed and produced by Amorim, the cork industry leader, the Corkeen system is safe in the event of a fall, accessible, and environmentally friendly.
About the Amorim Group:
Amorim is the world’s largest cork processing group. Founded in 1870, the company now has dozens of business units spread across five continents. It exports numerous products to more than 100 countries and has a diversified network of 27,000 customers.
Basing its performance on strong sustainability credentials with a negative carbon footprint, Amorim provides a set of solutions, materials, and articles for some of the most technological, disruptive, and demanding activities on the planet; examples include the aerospace, automotive, construction, sports, energy, and interior design industries, as well as still and sparkling wines and spirits.
The company is managed by the fourth generation of the Amorim family and cultivates the same values of longevity, ambition, pride, attitude, and passion that have always underpinned the past 150 years of its successful history. The company annually invests millions of euros in R&D+I, generates 93% of its sales outside of Portugal, and employs more than 4,400 staff.
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As urban populations grow and the demand for sustainable and safe infrastructure increases, there is a rising need for innovative materials. Corkeen is a pioneering solution for playground surfaces that offers exceptional permeability, ensuring that play areas remain safe and functional even in adverse weather conditions.
Architects, designers, and municipalities are constantly looking for sustainable, functional, and safe solutions for urban facilities. Combining ecology and performance, Corkeen is an advanced surface solution designed for playgrounds and outdoor play spaces, with a special focus on exceptional permeability.
Corkeen uses cork – a 100% natural, recyclable, and renewable material – offering an eco-efficient solution that ensures quality and comfort without compromising environmental integrity. Beyond its sustainability features, Corkeen is engineered to be highly resistant to liquids and gases. Thanks to the natural properties of cork, including suberin and ceroids contained in its cell walls, Corkeen’s surfaces have outstanding moisture resistance, ensuring durability without deterioration.
The standout feature of Corkeen is its excellent drainage capacity, making it the ideal choice for playgrounds exposed to severe weather conditions. Even in heavy rainfall, Corkeen's high permeability allows water to drain quickly, enabling children to keep playing soon after the rain stops. This significantly reduces the impact of falls and relieves concerns for parents about the safety and usability of playgrounds.
Permeability is a critical attribute for outdoor surfaces, and Corkeen stands out in this context. Studies indicate that the permeability coefficient of Corkeen, measured by the NF EN 12616 standard, is superior when compared with other materials. With a coefficient of 72,000 mm/h, Corkeen outperforms other materials, such as Playtop Nike Grind (5,100 mm/h), synthetic grass (5,000 mm/h), cellular slabs (50,000 mm/h to 100,000 mm/h), or porous asphalt (70,000 mm/h). These figures highlight Corkeen's ability to handle significant rainfall, ensuring that outdoor play spaces remain safe, functional, and dry. Corkeen’s superior permeability not only enhances the play experience but also supports sustainable urban development by efficiently managing rainwater.
Corkeen is not just a product – it represents a commitment to creating safe and sustainable urban environments. By choosing Corkeen, communities invest in a solution that promotes the safety of outdoor play spaces, regardless of the weather conditions.
