Natural cork soap travel box — Round

I make this round soap travel box by hand from Portuguese natural cork. Its compact shape and lid let you store and carry solid soap. Grooves in the base support drainage and passive drying, and make the soap easier to lift out; after travel, leave the box open in a ventilated place.

Material and characteristics

I work with natural cork selected from the cork oak woodlands of southern Portugal. The exterior and inner surfaces are finished with natural waxes. The inside of the drainage grooves remains unfinished to allow direct contact with moisture. Variations in colour, texture and porosity are natural features of cork.

Cork is a 100% natural, renewable and biodegradable raw material, harvested without felling the cork oak. Lightweight and reusable, this box is designed to carry soap on many trips, with the cleaning and drying care described below.

Laboratory studies have observed antibacterial activity in cork samples. These findings about the material do not constitute antibacterial certification of this box or replace cleaning and drying between uses.

At the end of the box’s life, also take its natural wax finish and any other components into account.

Learn more about natural cork and its characteristics.

Approximate dimensions

• Interior (Ø × H): Ø 6.2 × 3.2 cm (Ø 2.44 × 1.26").
• Exterior (Ø × H): Ø 9.5 × 5 cm (Ø 3.74 × 1.97").
• Approximate weight: 40 g.

Dimensions may vary slightly due to hand-making.

Use and care

Cork absorbs moisture from the soap and gradually releases it through natural evaporation. After use or travel, leave the box open in a dry, ventilated place. Drying time depends on the soap, humidity, ambient temperature and how long the box remains closed.

Availability, making and delivery

I make these boxes by hand in small batches. I prepare items in stock for dispatch in 5–7 business days after payment is confirmed. For items not in stock, production takes 3–5 weeks after payment is confirmed. For customisation or business orders, I assess feasibility and confirm times and conditions in the proposal. Transit time is additional to preparation or production time.

What is included

One natural cork box with a lid, sold empty. The soap shown in the photographs is for illustration and is not included.

Customisation and wholesale orders

For soap brands, retailers and hospitality businesses, I can explore laser engraving on this round model or adapt its dimensions to the intended soap. I also assess personal customisation requests. I confirm feasibility, price and lead times by quotation.

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