Industrial hemp and cellulose are plant-based raw materials are at the core of Nature Fibres’ DNA. As such, the company is a pioneer in the manufacturing of bio-based insulation in North America. Its thermal and acoustic insulation products offer numerous advantages for constructing and renovating eco-friendly, high-performance, and healthy buildings. Discover these materials to optimize the energy efficiency and comfort of your buildings.

Bio-Based Insulation: The Ecological Solution for Your Home

Nature Fibres’ two flagship products, Profib® Mat and Profib® Cell, stand out from other industrial insulators by offering the best of nature. Derived from biomass, they boast excellent ecological characteristics:

•  Profib® Mat, an insulation batt, is composed of industrial hemp fibres.

This robust plant grows rapidly, requiring very little water, and without the need for pesticides or insecticides. These properties allow the plant to store 5 times more CO2 than wood over the same growth period. The Profib® Mat insulation has a high hemp fibre content: each panel contains 92% hemp fibre, making for an outstanding ecological balance!

•  Profib® Cell is a blow-in wood fibre insulation.

The raw material for Profib® Cell comes from sawmills in Quebec! This insulation is primarily composed of cellulose fibres found in wood shavings. Thus, Profib® Cell contributes to highlighting the by-products of the Quebec wood industry. Another ecological advantage: this type of cellulose requires less processing compared to paper cellulose.

It’s also worth noting that bio-based insulators do not degrade over time: their environmental impact is minimized.

Finally, unlike many insulators from the United States, Nature Fibres’ bio-based products are proudly manufactured in Estrie, making it easy for you to support local production for your building!

Energy Savings Guaranteed: Benefit from Optimal Thermal Insulation

Nature Fibres’ bio-based insulators leverage the natural properties of their raw materials. The Profib® Mat and Profib® Cell products offer interesting thermal insulation that increases as the mercury drops. The colder it gets, the more effective your insulation becomes.

Did you know? Hemp and wood fibre insulators offer a unique characteristic: a slower thermal phase shift! They thus contribute to intelligent interior thermal comfort, both in summer and winter. With one of the highest mass thermal capacities in the industry, Nature Fibres’ insulators have a great ability to slow down temperature transfers between the interior and exterior of buildings. Solar calories are stored during the day in walls and roofs, then redistributed at night. A significant advantage for your wallet!

Moisture Regulation and Sound Insulation: Bio- Based Insulators for Interior Comfort

Another important performance factor, hemp insulation enhances comfort in buildings thanks to its remarkable vapour permeability properties. Hemp material naturally regulates humidity and preserves occupants’ well-being indoors, even during summer heatwaves. The same goes for wood fibre.

Naturally soundproof, hemp (wood fibre) contributes to better acoustic comfort. Indeed, hemp insulation absorbs sound movements in buildings, thanks to its good coefficient of airborne sound reduction. An opportunity to save on wall soundproofing!

Healthy Insulators for a Healthy and Safe Home

Nature Fibres’ natural fibre insulators have particularly interesting properties in terms of health and safety:

● non-abrasive, non-toxic, non-irritating, their implementation remains safe for workers;
● they are fire-resistant; 
● containing no harmful glue, they do not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the house and are not allergenic;
● thanks to hemp’s natural composition and the strong mechanical resistance of its fibre, they reduce the risks of mould or infestations by pests and rodents, in addition to preserving insulation and wooden structures.

Newsflash: Profib® Mat insulation has just received certification from the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC)!

The numerous advantages of Nature Fibres’ insulators offer an ideal ecological solution for all types of buildings. Want to learn more? Discover Profib® Mat and Profib® Cell in more detail, write to our team, who will be happy to answer all your questions, or check out our list of distributors to find out where to buy our products.