In an earlier post, I already reported on the disadvantages of Armaflex and discussed this with cork as a natural substitute. In the meantime, Viki from Vanilla Icedream has published a YouTube series and interviewed various campers.
In addition to jute wool and cork, hemp wool and sheep’s wool have now also entered the race.
Reason enough for me to compare these insulating materials.
Cork:
- As cork is available in rolls, sheets and spray cork, it is very easy to work with. In addition to thermal insulation, cork also offers good sound insulation. However, the costs and weight are highest here.
Jute:
- Jute is available as a mat or loose wool for stuffing (but according to many reports is currently nowhere to be found) and, with a minimum thickness of 6 cm, is much more space-consuming, but moisture-regulating, odorless and, as it does not need to be glued, also easier to work with.
Hemp:
- The same properties apply as for jute, but hemp wool is easy to obtain.
Sheep’s wool:
- In principle, the same properties apply here as with jute, but an odour-neutralizing and antibacterial effect is added. However, you have to reckon with a “stable smell”, especially at the beginning. This will of course diminish over time. The wool is also very dimensionally stable and a slightly rough surface is enough to prevent the wool from shrinking.
The bottom line is that there is no perfect remedy, because we all build individually and for different reasons with the
