Naturally Absorbs Pollutants

Terra Lana natural wool insulation helps prevent sick building syndrome because it permanently traps substances like formaldehyde (a known carcinogen), nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide.

Formaldehyde is commonly used in resin-based wood products such as chipboard and is also found in finishes, furnishings and floor coverings. Formaldehyde is slowly released from these products as the resin hydrolyses. The emissions increase with temperature and humidity. Wool molecules bind with the formaldehyde molcules in such a way that the result is irreversible and reemission does not occur. Thus wool is able to effectively and permanently remove formaldehyde from indoor air. Terra Lana natural wool insulation is capable of absorbing close to 100% of the formaldehyde commonly found in most new buildings.

Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are by-products of combustion processes using petroleum products and coal, and are produced by gas cookers, open fires and vehicle exhausts. Wool is able to trap these harmful gases in the same way, thereby filtering your breathable air.

Terra Lana natural wool insulation contains no permethrin, pyrethroids or formaldehyde.