selluvillaiset
Selluvillaiset is a Finnish term referring to professionals who install and work with selluvilla, an insulation material made from recycled cellulose, typically treated with flame retardants to improve fire resistance and mold protection. The term combines sellu (cellulose/pulp) and villa (wool), with the -iset suffix denoting a group or profession.
Selluvilla is produced by pulping recycled paper products, refining the pulp, and applying borate-based fire retardants.
Selluvillaiset, as practitioners, perform building assessments, prepare spaces for insulation, operate blowing equipment, and verify that
In practice, the use of selluvilla is subject to building codes and European or national standards governing
See also: cellulose insulation; building insulation; energy efficiency.