Rockfon, Sustainability, Stone

Nature's Inspiration for Stone Wool

In the aftermath of volcanic eruptions, fine strands — known as Pele's hair — drift on the winds. These delicate threads form when molten lava is stretched and spun by natural forces, taking their name from Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes.

We emulate the formation of these volcanic strands by spinning basalt rock into resilient stone wool fibers. Just as Pele's hair reflects nature's ability to endure and adapt, our ceiling products translate that resilience into innate performance, combining strength and the elegance of natural design.

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Basalt is an abundant resource
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the Earth generates enough new volcanic rock to supply the entire US ceiling tile market for a year

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Temperature threshold stone wool can withstand
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All of Rockfon’s products acoustic ceiling substrates are made out of stone wool

Strength and Simplicity of Stone Wool

Stone wool provides a simple solution for the ceiling, combining strong performance with a profile that prioritizes human health, environmental responsibility and circular design.

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