Roll · 8–30 mm
Animal-Derived — indicative fig. O·01
Fire Combustible CombustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Compressive Not applicableMPa StructuralDesign life 15yr
Premium natural flooring offering superior thermal insulation, acoustic performance, and durability for Australian residential and commercial applications
01 Physical
Density 600-2000 g/m² (face weight)kg/m³
Specific gravity 1.31 (wool fibre)
Porosity 75-85%%
Water absorption Up to 30% by weight%
Hardness Not applicable
UV resistance Moderate (requires treatment)
Chemical resistance Poor to alkalis
pH tolerance 5.0-7.5
Surface roughness 8-30mm pile heightµm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 200-400 MPa (fibre)MPa
Compressive strength Not applicableMPa
Flexural strength Not applicableMPa
Shear strength Not applicableMPa
Poisson's ratio 0.25 (fibre)
Impact resistance Good (resilient fibres)
Creep resistance 85-95% recovery
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.034-0.045 W/mKW/m·K
Specific heat 1.36 kJ/kg·KJ/kg·K
Thermal expansion Negligible×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Combustible
Fire resistance level Not rated (surface material)
Ignition temp 570-600°C°C
Flame spread index CRF 4.5-9.0 kW/m²
Smoke dev. index 250-450
Heat release rate Low
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon Limited data available
Carbon footprint 5-10 kg CO₂e/m²
Embodied energy 45-65 MJ/kgMJ/kg
Water footprint High (sheep farming)L/kg
Recyclability 100% (biodegradable)%
Recycled content 0-20% (product dependent)%
Renewable content 80-100%%
Circular score Limited infrastructure
VOC emissions <0.5 mg/m²·h (Green Label Plus)
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 1-2 points (LEM credit)
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 15-20 years (residential)
Maintenance interval Annual professional clean
Warranty period 10-15 years typical
Material cost (range) $60-100/m²
Material cost (per unit) $80/m² average
Lead time 1-4 weeks
Lifecycle cost $150-250/m² (20 years)
Annual maintenance $5-10/m²
Market availability Readily available
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Excellent thermal insulation (8-13% energy savings)
- Superior acoustic absorption (NRC up to 0.70)
- Natural flame resistance
- Biodegradable and renewable
- Moisture regulation capabilities
- Long lifespan (15-20 years residential)
- Natural resilience and recovery
- Luxurious appearance and feel
Constraints
- High initial cost ($80-150/m² installed)
- Requires moth protection treatment
- pH sensitive (damaged by alkaline cleaners)
- Moisture absorption can lead to mould
- Regular professional maintenance required
- UV degradation without treatment
- Not suitable for wet areas
- Limited recycling infrastructure
08 Applications
A1 Residential bedrooms and living areas
A2 Commercial offices and meeting rooms
A3 Hotels and hospitality venues
A4 Aged care facilities
A5 Educational institutions
A6 Stairways (with appropriate density)
A7 Home theatres (acoustic applications)
A8 Heritage building restorations
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.