A Traditional Filling and Safe Material for Short-Term Transport of Exhibits
In taxidermy, wood wool has been used for decades as a filling material when shaping animal body forms. Thanks to its elasticity and strength, it is ideal for modelling muscle structures, limbs and fine details — especially in small mammals and birds, where high precision is required. The fibers can be layered, twisted and fixed, allowing them to hold shape well and enabling accurate anatomical modelling.
In museum work, wood wool is valued primarily for short-term transport of replicas, durable artefacts or objects that require protection from impact and vibration. The fibers act as a flexible cushioning layer. While inert materials are used for long-term archival storage, wood wool remains an ecological and practical choice for transport or temporary storage.
Benefits
► excellent for modelling anatomical shapes
► holds its form, does not collapse
► safe for short-term transport of exhibits
► clean, dry, chemical-free and odorless
► fully compostable after use
Recommended Fiber Structure
Taxidermy: 2–3 mm, elastic standard fibers
Transport of artefacts: 1–5 mm, dust-reduced fibers
Ideal uses: modelling, filling, transport of replicas and less sensitive exhibits
