Materials and Design: Investigating the Durability of Cork Products – a Longitudinal Study with Users
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Abstract
This paper investigates the life-span of cork products, and how the knowledge from use enables to learn about the material. This is accomplished through a longitudinal approach with users; several cork products are being used, and interviews are performed. In general, users are satisfied with the products, and the specific appreciation of aspects such as performance, quality and aesthetics is also good or very good. Main differences observed are dirt and other visual changes, and at this moment (three months) the life-span of the cork products is good, and the use of the material can be considered appropriate.
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Sustainable consumption and production; life-span and use(r); cork products and materialsPreview
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