MOBECO FAQ's
What is cork?
Cork is a 100% natural plant tissue from the bark of the cork oak. It consists of a hive of microscopic cells containing a gas identical to air. It has a range of uses associated with its attributes that no technology has yet managed to replicate or exceed.
Is it natural?
Yes! Cork is a 100% natural raw material, 100% renewable, 100% reusable and 100% recyclable.
How long will it last?
Cork is totally impermeable to liquids and practically impermeable to gases. Its resistance to moisture allows it to grow old without deteriorating.That means when you sweat on this product it does not seep into the materials like foam alternatives.
Why should I buy MOBECO?
Why cork?
Cork is a naturally durable and long lasting product. It's non porous so it will NOT absorb sweat and bacteria like foam products. Cork is 100% natural and does not harm the cork oak tree in the harvest process. The cork is taken from the bark and allows the tree to continue growing.
What do these things do?
MOBECO has three products, the Cork Baller, Cork Peanut and Cork Rollie. Each version has a different application.
What packaging do you use?
We are on a mission to save the oceans from plastic and reduce waste going into landfill.
What should I do with my old roller?
We have several suggestions for what you can do with your old rollers and tools. We want to make sure that you are not wasting anything!
Will you be bringing out anything else?
We have plans for some new and exciting products soon. These are still a while off as we are spending time developing new quality tools never seen before!
Is this good for pain?
Yes. These tools are perfect for typical pain spots like your lower back, knees, shoulders, neck and everything in between.
Is this good for recovery?
Yes. Gentle massage can increase blood flow and circulation helping you to get water, nutrients and fresh blood cells to damaged areas so you can recover faster, relax and sleep like a baby!
Can I use this if I have an injury?
Short answer, yes. Acute or recent injuries should be rested initially however mobilising the muscles around the injury (but not on it) can aid in faster recovery. Best to seek advice from your physio, osteo or therapist before using the tools to treat the injury itself.
Is it sweat proof? If so, how!?
How do I know you'll really plant trees for us?
We are partnered with https://onetreeplanted.org. We will plant 1 tree with every order, this is our promise! We will Provide statements of donations if you would like to see them at any time. Please email us at info@mobeco.com.au. We will also post up on our social media once a month with our donations so make sure you follow and check for peace of mind (Instagram and Facebook)!
What about the water it takes to grow cork trees?
Cork oak is native to Western Mediterranean Basin, where there are ideal growing conditions are rainfall from 400-800 mm per year. The cork oak tree is not irrigated and grown under naturally occurring conditions.
Do you have PayPal?
No, we do not have PayPal. PayPal makes accounting for small business extremely difficult. Instead we use Stripe. Stripe is a 100%carbon neutral secure payment gateway and therefor we are proud to use them! For more information on their carbon offset please click this link: https://stripe.com/au/environment
Who delivers the parcels?
We are proud to use Sendle. Sendle is a 100% carbon offset delivery company. For more information on how Sendle offsets their carbon please click this link:
Where are the products manufactured?
The cork we use is grown and harvested in China. We also manufacture in China and have our items sent by boat to Australia. Australia does not have the farming or manufacturing infrastructure needed to produce our products.
How do you clean cork?
You can use a alcohol based disinfectant for day-to-day sanitising.
Is the Cork Mat slippery?
No. Cork is the most grippy suface we have discovered to date. Cork is soft to the touch and become even more grippy with sweat, unlike swede or smooth rubber types.