A Renewable,Natural Plant Fiber Often Referred To As “Poor Mans Silk”.
DESCRIPTION
Kapok is a natural cellulose plant fiber obtained from the fruit of the kapok tree, or the tree itself. It is sometimes referred to as Java cotton, ceiba, Java Kapok, or silk cotton. The color ranges from white, pale yellow, to light brown, and consists of silky and lustrous textures. It is often blended with other fibers.
HISTORY
Kapok originated in South American and Africa. By the late 19th century, it became an important crop in Asia. With rising global wealth in the late Victorian era, the trend towards “overstuffed” sofas began. As kapok fibers were much cheaper than horsehair -the standard upholstery material used at the time – demand grew rapidly. Kapok was replaced by cheaper manmade substitutes after World War ll but has recently made a comeback as organic and natural fibers have risen in popularity.
LINT FIBER
W:30-36 microns
L: 20-40 mm
WASH INSTRUCTIONS
[1]Hand wash[2]Dry flat[3]Iron under 110°C[4]**Avoid perchloroethylene during dry cleaning
CHARACTERISTICS
- Very lightweight- 8 times lighter than cotton
- Soft, silky and oily
- Buoyant- 5 times more so than cork
- Brittle
- Water repellent
- Highly flammable
- Anti-microbial due to its natural bitter components
- Able to insulate sound
- Hypoallergenic
- Absorbs oils and dyes well Biodegradable and renewable
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