InnoTherm/Pavatextil (Recycled Cotton/Denim Insulation)

InnoTherm/Pavatextil is a low carbon recycled acoustic & thermal natural fibre insulation made from 85% recycled cotton fibre and denim.
The insulation is created by Recovery Insulation Limited, a social enterprise based in Sheffield and established in 2002 by Schools & Homes Energy Education Project/Solar-Active with support from the Sheffield Community Enterprise Development Unit (SCEDU). Products are currently manufactured in France.
In July 2013, the manufacturing of Inno-Therm® was transferred to Le Relais and sold in agreement under the Inno-Therm® brand as Inno-Therm®/Métisse®.
Link to Producthttps://inno-therm.com/

SuppliersSustainable Credentials
  • 85% recycled cotton fibre.
  • Production life cycle has lower total carbon emissions than mineral wool insulation (result from 2015 research).
  • Circular supply chain.
Benefits & Features
  • Extremely effective sound-proofing and thermal insulation for both commercial and domestic use.
  • Easy to intall.
  • Non-itch, non-toxic (will not cause allergic reactions).
  • Guaranteed to be free from fungal growth.
  • Variety of thickness.
  • Behaves as a hydro regulator as it can absorb & release water vapour.
  • All the required testing to meet UK and European standards.
  • As a social enterprise, a proportion of sales income is donated to the charity Schools & Homes Energy Education Project to conduct renewable energy and energy efficiency activities in educational establishments, youth groups and general public.
Negatives & Limitations
  • Manufactured abroad (in France), increased transport emmisions.

Specifications

Manufacturing LocationFrance
Raw Material LocationSame Continent
CO₂e-
Thickness (mm) 2.5 (at 100mm thickness)
Thermal Conductivity (W/mK)0.039 W/mK
Life Expectancy (Years)-
Fire PerformanceProduct alone: Euroclass E (EN 13501-1: 2007 COFRAC) & Product in its final conditions of use: Euroclass B/S1/d0
Acoustic PerformanceSound Absorption : α = 0.85 & Sound Insulation : Rw = 42 dB (72/48)
Density (kg/m³)-
ColourBlue, grey
TextureSoft
Retail Price-
Warranty (Years)-
Date Available From-
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