What will they think of next? UltraTouch Denim Insulation is a green and sustainable insulation that is sourced entirely of post-consumer blue jeans. Manufactured by Bonded Logic Inc., the insulation gives denim another life cycle by transforming it into cotton batt insulation. This diverts waste material from landfills - about 300 tons monthly. Recycled denim is comprised of cotton fibers, a rapidly renewable resource with a rapid growth cycle.
UltraTouch Denim Insulation is free of harsh chemicals and treated with a borate-based solution for fire retardancy and mold/mildew growth. That means the product contains no added formaldehyde. Borat is an EPA-registered material that has a lower toxicity than average table salt. The insulation has been tested and shows no volatile organic compounds (VOC) within the product or off-gassing concerns.
UltraTouch Denim Insulation offers maximum thermal performance and has a 30 percent to 50 percent increase in acoustical performance over traditional insulation for high sound proofing. In addition, groups can earn up to 12 LEED credits by using UltraTouch Denim Insulation.
Installation
The insulation comes in batts (rectangular strips), so no specialized equipment is needed to install it. A portion of the batts in each package contains several perforations, allowing consumers to easily size the batt to the dimensions needed. Similar to perforations on a paper towel, perforated batts allow you to tear the insulation with your hands.
There are no health risks involved in the installation of UltraTouch Denim Insulation. Other than a standard dust mask, no special clothing is required for the installation, due to the environmentally friendly materials used to manufacture the product.
Manufacturing process
The sustainability of UltraTouch Denim Insulation continues with the manufacturing process, which uses minimal amounts of energy in comparison to traditional insulating products. All scrap and manufacturing trim is re-introduced into the raw material supply creating a virtually zero waste process.
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