What is Sheep’s wool insulation?

in sheeps •  4 years ago 

"Sheep’s wool insulation is an eco-friendly, nontoxic alternative to conventional insulations. Here are six important things to know about sheep’s wool insulation, and why it makes such a terrific insulation for the home."
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/sheeps-wool-insulation/

"Sheep's wool insulation is-natural insulation made from real sheep’s wool. Sheep in Iceland can withstand brutally cold winters, thanks to their wool’s unique properties. It’s crimped and folded, forming millions of tiny air pockets that create a thermal barrier against extreme hot or extreme cold. Sheep’s wool insulation manufacturers build on that principle to create batts or insulation rolls from individual wool fibers. Most industrial wool insulation is held together with polyester adhesive, but you can find 100% natural products.

Sheep’s wool insulation is often confused with the VERY different mineral wool insulation, made from fibers of molten basalt or iron-ore."
https://www.buildwithrise.com/stories/can-you-use-sheep-wool-to-insulate-your-home

"Sheep’s wool is a 100% natural product which is suited for several insulation purposes. The raw wool is felted by means of a special production process. Insulation mats- and blankets are made out of these layers of felt.

The wool is able to absorb damp well, and the material can bear up to 35% of its own weight without losing its insulation properties. Next to that, sheep’s wool has a natural moisture regulation. Moulds are prevented this way."
https://www.insulation-info.co.uk/insulation-material/sheep-wool

"Wool insulation, made from the remnants of sheering sheep, is increasingly finding its way into commercial and residential buildings across the world, in countries like New Zealand, Scandinavia and even Canada."
https://www.reminetwork.com/articles/sheeps-wool-renewable-sustainable-building-insulation/

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