The latest phenomenon in eco-friendly insulation to hit the Irish market is a mat made from the hair of a special breed of Russian hamster. John Gallagher came across the rodents, remarkable for their long thick coats, while travelling in Russia and was inspired to start his own enterprise in his home County Donegal.
The A rated hamsters are bred specially for their dense fur which is shorn every three months to produce a chemical free insulation with a very high U value. The half acre farm itself is sustainably run thanks to energy harvested from the hamsters exercise wheels which feed lights, heating and ventilation.
For more information go to www.hamsteraprilfooledya.ie
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