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About Korko

Founding and idea for the company

The initial ideas for Korko originated as early as 2020. Originally specialising in wooden toys, Hape had been researching the use of further sustainable materials for several years. Thorough research, months-long processes and several quality checks later, they were convinced: Korko was founded in 2021 as a joint venture between the two companies which, on the face of it, couldn’t be more different. Hape as a renowned toy manufacturer and Amorim, the world’s largest producer of cork. But what connects the two companies? A love for nature and the idea of making sustainability accessible to everyone.

A year of prototypes, ideas and products later, and it was time for the long-awaited launch: Toys that boast exceptional climate credentials in terms of sustainability, quality, design and value of play. The first Korko product is ready to light up children’s eyes with hours of playtime fun.

Design & Collection

But it was a long road to reach this point – paying close attention to detail and driven by the idea of creating innovative toys, our designer, herself a mother to two children, brought Korko to life with her wide-reaching creativity and expertise. Inspired by the classic Fröbel design, the first Korko product is a set of building blocks.

Classic yet innovative – the building blocks of the future.

Mission

Alongside its environmentally-friendly, carbon-neutral products, Korko features a loyal companion which allows children to delve into a more sustainable world. The cute owl Coco playfully guides little ones through harvesting the bark as well as the production process of the Korko building blocks, and shows them a variety of different materials. Our Coco teaches little ones about the harmony between people, animals and nature, and, in this way, guides them in leading a climate-conscious lifestyle.

Vision

The Korko vision is to offer sustainable toys that everyone can afford. A sustainable lifestyle and connection with nature should be accessible to all and that’s exactly why Korko is committed to producing high-quality products at fair prices. Furthermore, the aspect of education is particularly important to Korko, which is why the range exclusively includes toys which challenge children’s cognitive abilities and allow their skills to flourish. In this way, Korko provides fun and learning through play at the same time.

Let’s assemble the building blocks of the future together!