My journey to the cork factory happened purely by chance — but I firmly believe that nothing happens without a reason.

Although Portugal, my native country, is the capital of cork, my true journey in this universe only began in 2015.

Since then, cork has become more than just a material: it's a life mission. I discovered in it a symbol of balance between nature and humankind—resilient, sustainable, and authentic.

It was with this vision that Paulo The Cork Man was born, a project that has transformed into a brand dedicated to inspiring a more natural and conscious lifestyle.

Together with Jenny Silva , a Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher and co-founder of the brand, we've combined two worlds — the wisdom of cork and the harmony of yoga—to create products that promote well-being, sustainability, and connection with the Earth.

Our purpose is simple: to show that living in balance with the planet is possible — and it starts with small everyday choices.

co-founder Jenny

Together with Jenny , my life partner and dreamer, a certified yoga teacher by the Yoga Alliance and co-founder of the brand, we have united two worlds — the wisdom of cork and the harmony of yoga — in a sharing of love for nature and well-being.

Jenny brings the serene energy of yoga practice, awareness of body and mind, and a deep belief that balance begins within. I bring the experience and knowledge of cork—a unique material that springs from the Portuguese earth, renewable, breathable, and full of life.

From this union, a philosophy was born: each product must carry a purpose.

We want every cork rug, block, or accessory to inspire a more sustainable, healthy, and conscious life—without excess, without waste, just the essentials. We believe that true luxury is living in harmony with the planet.

And this harmony begins with the small choices of everyday life: choosing natural instead of synthetic, sustainable instead of disposable, durable instead of fleeting.

With each piece we create, we invite you to feel the touch of nature, breathe deeper, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple, yet profound: to bring nature back into people's lives .

We believe that balance begins in the little things — in what we choose to wear, in what we breathe, and in how we connect with the world around us.

With each product, we want to share the harmony of cork: a living, regenerative and pure material that represents the most beautiful aspects of the Portuguese land.

More than just selling mats, blocks, or accessories, we want to inspire a conscious lifestyle , where every choice reflects respect — for the body, the mind, and the planet.

Alongside Jenny , my life partner, we combine the strength of nature with the serenity of yoga .

Together, we believe that living well means living with purpose — and that true luxury is simplicity with soul.

what inspires us

What inspires us is love. Love for nature, for people, and for the art of living in harmony.

Cork has taught us that what is true needs time to grow.

Yoga has taught us that everything we seek is already within us.

Each piece we create is born from this union — from the desire to share an authentic, sustainable, and transformative energy.

We want you to feel more than just texture when you touch one of our products: feel life, purpose, and connection .

Because for us, Paulo The Cork Man is not just a brand. It's a movement .

A reminder that living in balance with the Earth is the first step to living in peace with ourselves .

Our Values

Because before we are a brand, we are people. And we believe in something bigger.

The values ​​that guide us weren't born solely from cork, yoga, or sustainability. They are born from life – from what truly matters when we stop, breathe, and listen to what our hearts have to say. These are values ​​that underpin everything we create, everything we offer, and everything we wish to inspire.

  • 1. Respect for Nature – the value that underpins all others.

    Nature is our home, our teacher, and our mirror. It teaches us that everything has a rhythm, a cycle, a right time to flourish.

    Respecting it is respecting ourselves. That's why we choose natural, renewable, and pure materials—because caring for the Earth is an act of love.

  • 2. Love – the value that gives meaning to life.

    Love is at the root of our purpose.

    Love for the planet, for animals, for people, and for the practice of yoga.

    A love for the art of creating something with intention and soul.

    Without love, nothing we do would have meaning.

    With love, everything changes.

  • 3. Consciousness – the value that awakens us

    To live consciously is to see beyond the immediate.

    It's about understanding that every choice has an impact.

    May every purchase be a vote. May every gesture contribute to building the world we want to live in.

    We create products that encourage presence, calm, and self-awareness — because awareness changes everything.

  • 4. Simplicity – the value that brings us back to our essence.

    We live surrounded by excess. But life is lighter when we return to what is essential.

    Cork teaches us this simplicity: pure, natural, sufficient. Nothing more. Nothing less.

    And that's what we want to convey — the beauty of living with less, but living better.

  • 5. Courage – the value of choosing a different path.

    In a market dominated by plastic and mass production, choosing nature is an act of courage.

    Building a brand that goes against the grain is also part of that.

    We believe that courage changes paradigms. And that the world needs more brands and people who dare to do what is right, not what is easy.

  • 6. Authenticity – the value that keeps us true to who we are.

    Everything we do is true. Every rug, every image, every word.

    Authenticity lies in how well Paulo knows cork—deeply, from the inside out.

    It's in the way Jenny experiences yoga — with soul, intention, and surrender.

    We don't create to impress. We create to inspire.

  • 7. Evolution – the value that inspires us.

    Life is change. Yoga is transformation. Cork is renewal.

    We believe that we are always learning, growing, and improving. And we want to inspire those who follow us to do the same — to evolve with purpose, calmly, and consciously.

  • 8. Community – the value of walking together

    No movement is born in isolation.

    We are part of something bigger: a community that believes in a lighter, more sustainable, and more humane world. We want to build bridges, to share.
    Knowledge and inspire change.

    When you choose one of our products, you become part of this journey.

  • 9. Gratitude – the value that reminds us what is important.

    Gratitude to the Earth that gives us cork.

    Thank you to the people who trust us.

    Thank you for the opportunity to create something with purpose.

    Gratitude keeps us humble.

    And it reminds us that life is made up of small miracles.