Cork Balls

Most everyone knows cork for its use in wine stoppers and bulletin boards and more and more people recognize it as a floor covering however not as many people know what a cork ball is or what it is for. I'll take a moment to enlighten you ...

Cork balls come in a variety of sizes and are used for many applications ranging from magic props to buoyancy aids.

Ever wonder what's inside one of your sporting balls (ie. baseball, cricket or hurling ball)? Often, its center is made of cork.

What about the little ball in a whistle? Its often a tiny cork ball.

How about a foosball? These balls can be made of cork also.

Cork balls are also floats for level gauges and heads for craft dolls and outrigger cork stops.

Remember, cork floats! Another great use is as a keychain for boaters.

The list goes on and on. Whether for arts & craft use or fishing floats and lures, cork balls can be used.

For more uses, visit www.jelinek.com/balls.htm

Jelinek Cork flooring installed in LEED compliant Oakville Soccer Club building

The Oakville Soccer Club has opened a new indoor soccer facility. The Pine Glen Soccer Centre is the first LEED^®(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Compliant public building in Oakville, Ontario.

Jelinek Cork Comfort Line cork floors are installed throughout the facility's offices. These floors have a natural vegetable oil finish which protects the floor while maintaining the natural look and feel of cork. The pattern used for this facility is Cai Sienna.

Jelinek Cork is present in other parts of the building as well - RubberCork flooring is installed in the community room and staff kitchen (see bottom picture).