Recycled Cashmere Insulation
Geographic availability
UK
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
Still in research and prototype stage, not currently commercially available
Application and typical uses of the product
Timber Frame Walls, Attics and Timber Frame Acoustic Applications
Breakdown of Product
95% Cashmere Fibre 5% BiCo Binder / Trace % Flame / Mould Retardant
Embodied energy (Processing plant emissions). How much energy is used to produce the product? kWh per annum or kgCO2
Less than 5MJ/kg
% Recycled Content
95%
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
k = 0.034W/m °C
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
No
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Easy / Non irritant
Deconstruction and Re-use
100% recyclable / re-useable
Disposal/ End of Life
No specialist install, can be cut using straight edge and building knife or simply torn, non-irritant but respiratory mask recommended
Types, textures, specifications and colours currently available
Blend of cashmere fibres
Supplier Name
Kraft Architecture
Main Contact
Bruce Newlands
Contact Address
29 Nelson Road, Gourock, Inverclyde, PA19 1XJ
Telephone Number
0141 552 5722
Email
bruce@kraftarchitecture.co.uk
Is this product certified?
No
Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)
Building Life
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
Not currently commercially available