{"product_id":"agribase-natural-fibre-insulation","title":"Agribase Thermal Insulation – Natural Fibre Insulation from Pineapple Leaf and Banana","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgribase Thermal Insulation is a batt made from agricultural fibre recovered from pineapple leaves and banana pseudo-stems, bonded with a bio-based binder. It contains \u003cstrong\u003e90 % natural fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e and is available at 32 kg\/m³ in 25 mm and 50 mm thicknesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Farm Waste to Building Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge volumes of pineapple leaves and banana stems are left over after harvest in Vietnam, and most are burned in the field or left to rot. The fibre in that material is long, strong and already dry — a resource, not waste. Agribase turns it into insulation for projects that specify a plant-based material instead of a petrochemical one, with fibre traceable to the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90 % natural fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e — pineapple leaf and banana fibre with a 10 % bio-based binder. No petrochemical fibre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasured thermal performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — λ 0.041 – 0.045 W\/m·K to ASTM C518.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraceable to the farm\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from Vietnamese agricultural by-product that would otherwise be burned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-ignitable\u003c\/strong\u003e to ISO 11925-2 (single-flame source test).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow emissions\u003c\/strong\u003e — formaldehyde below 0.05 ppm; TVOC not detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior wall and ceiling linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber-framed construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFurniture and joinery cores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-rise residential buildings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospitality and retail fit-outs with a plant-based material brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR-value (calculated)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes W × L (mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR0.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 kg\/m³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430×1160 · 580×1160 · 600×1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 sheets\/bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAGT001 – 003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR1.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 kg\/m³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430×1160 · 580×1160 · 600×1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 sheets\/bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAGT004 – 006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eR-values are calculated from the measured thermal conductivity at nominal thickness. Tolerances: width −3\/+5 mm · length −5\/+10 mm · thickness ±2 mm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use Agribase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgribase absorbs more water vapour than PET-based insulation (below 12 % by weight), so it should be installed only in \u003cstrong\u003edry interior positions\u003c\/strong\u003e — not in exposed, external or damp locations. For those positions, choose Polycycle Thermal Insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 % natural fibre · 10 % bio-based binder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal conductivity λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.041 – 0.045 W\/m·K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM C518 · ISO 8301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermal resistance R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR0.6 at 25 mm · R1.2 at 50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalculated from measured λ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReaction to fire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-ignitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISO 11925-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater vapour sorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 12 % by weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM C1104M-19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFungi resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM C1338\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormaldehyde \/ TVOC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormaldehyde \u0026lt; 0.05 ppm · TVOC not detected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASTM D6007-2022 · ISO 16000-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural fibre content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification Clause for Architects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural-fibre thermal insulation shall be ECO-AEROGELS™ Agribase Thermal Insulation ___ mm thick, thermal resistance R___ m²·K\/W calculated from measured conductivity: a batt of pineapple leaf and banana fibre, minimum 90 % natural fibre content with a bio-based binder, non-ignitable to ISO 11925-2, manufactured by Capiworld Company Limited. Install in dry interior positions only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Agribase be used in external walls or roofs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Agribase is designed for dry interior positions only. For external walls, roofs and damp areas, use Polycycle Thermal Insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the bio-based binder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural fibre does not melt, so Agribase uses a bio-based binder (10 % by weight) instead of heat bonding. Contact us for the material safety data sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Agribase biodegradable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgribase has a biodegradable natural-fibre base. Contact us for end-of-life guidance for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCapiworld supplies to order. Pricing depends on thickness, R-value, panel size, surface finish and order quantity, so we quote each project individually rather than listing a single price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo place a pre-order or request pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCall \u003cstrong\u003e(+61) 0426 393 999\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brian Nguyen, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/84948680906?text=Hello%20Capiworld,%20I%20would%20like%20a%20quotation%20for\"\u003eWhatsApp \u003cstrong\u003e+84 94 868 0906\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Dave Le, Sales\u003cbr\u003eEmail \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@capiworld.com.au\"\u003einfo@capiworld.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTell us the product, thickness or R-value, panel size, approximate quantity and the project location. We will send you a detailed quotation, along with technical data sheets, test reports and samples if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost quotations are returned within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAPIWORLD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826751910093,"sku":"AGT","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/3340\/6157\/files\/agribasebanana.jpg?v=1790320679","url":"https:\/\/www.capiworld.com.au\/products\/agribase-natural-fibre-insulation","provider":"CAPIWORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}