Abstract: Defibrated cellulose product comprising a fibrous structure having good compressibility under the influence of heat and pressure. The structure is obtained by cross-linking, in a dry state, cellulose fibers which are impregnated with cross-linking agent and at least one polyfunctional alcohol, and which a difibrated prior to carrying out the cross-linking reaction. The cross-linking reaction is carried out at an elevated temperature of at least 110.degree. C.