Cork blimey

The full range of tapegear cork sleeves

These covers are durable, functional and most importantly, effortlessly cool. Tapegear is a creation by South African furniture designer Ryan Frank, whose work focuses on using reclaimed items and sustainable materials. The range of hand-made cork sleeves cater for 15" and 13" laptops, iPads, Kindles and Playbooks, and iPods. The simple, sustainable nature of these covers, described by Ryan as a kind of 'cork-leather', give them enduring appeal. Having featured in publications such as Time Out, The Times, and The Observer, even Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took notice and invited Ryan to Buckingham Palace a couple of years ago.

Check out the Tapegear website to see the products in detail and to purchase yours, ranging from £12.50 for the iPod cover to £25 for the largest laptop version. Ryan's other work, namely quirky furniture, can be found on his personal website.