Hemp insulation instead of glass fiber or rock wool?

Question

We have almost no insulation at the moment. I'd prefer to fit some that I don't need to wear protective clothing and which won't be a health hazard in the future. Hemp looks good at the moment - has anyone out there any experience of alternative insulation? This is for laying on the floor of our loft.

glass fibre wool, not solid glass fibre. the problem is when it breaks up and you breathe the tiny strands of it into your lungs. Not good at all.

Answer 1

Mineral wool is less hazardous than glass fiber. I doubt if hemp has good insulating properties. I have heard of inferior pure wool being used as loft insulation, but that might be in Australia.
In Sweden they use shredded treated old newspapers which dont burn.
In UK vermiculite granules are sometimes used.
There is a rigid foam board covered in aluminum foil which is cut with a handsaw and set between the joists in the attic floor, ( Urea formaldhide )

Answer 2

hemp wont give you any insulation,
try felt, ,[like felt blankets]
fiberglass , isn,t a health haszard, its GLASS, , or try foam boards, better insulating, than any thing,