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Old jeans could shield your home from the next heatwave

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

We all have that one pair of old jeans in the back of our wardrobe – don’t throw them out!

A French company says denim fibres make for great insulation against the cold and heat.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:42:30 UTC.

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