BARK CLOTH

Bark Cloth, a German company, produces textiles and composite materials derived from the bark of the Mutuba fig tree in Uganda without felling the trees; its headquarters are located in Germany.

Here are key aspects of the company:

• Products & Services: The company offers a broad range of textiles and composite materials obtained through energy-efficient processes that are partially or entirely CO2 emission-free under the brand name BARKTEX®.
• Innovation: Bark Cloth is recognized as the oldest textile in human history, with its traditional handcrafting declared a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005.
• Sustainability: The production relies on the bark of the Mutuba fig tree from Uganda, which is harvested annually without cutting down the trees, maintaining an ancient symbiotic relationship between humans and nature.

Bark Cloth bridges historical heritage with modern sustainable manufacturing to preserve a unique cultural legacy while providing eco-friendly materials.