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Yes — cork is durable and keeps its surface and grip for a long time. A good cork mat serves for years of regular practice.

The mat has a stable, cushioned base beneath the cork surface, so it offers comfortable support while the cork gives the natural grip.

Wipe the cork surface with a damp cloth after practice and let it dry. Cork needs no special cleaner — a little water keeps it fresh and grippy.

Very — cork is the bark of the cork oak, harvested by hand in Portugal without cutting the tree down. The tree keeps growing and re-grows its bark, making it a truly renewable material.

Yes — that is cork's gift. As the surface warms and takes a little moisture, it becomes more grippy, not less, so poses hold firm even in a hot or sweaty practice.

Cork is naturally grippy and full of tiny air pockets, so it grips better as it warms with your hands and feet, and stays breathable. It is a natural, comfortable surface for practice.