Abstract: A mould for the manufacture of thermally insulating semi-elbows for pipes comprises mating male and female mould parts definng therebetween an annular mould chamber extending for 360.degree. about a central axis, the mould parts being provided with holes or apertures for blowing overheated air into the mould chamber to produce a moulded shaped product from a mixture of mineral fibres and a polymerizable resin when placed in the mould chamber.