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/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®.
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.
- 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.
- 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
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