Old jeans could shield your home from the next heatwave

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 12, 2026

From France 24

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. Millions of jeans are already being recycled in a factory in north of the country.

Reported by France 24, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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