Kapok filling for nursing pillows and cushions, 1 kg

You already have a nursing pillow and want to vary the firmness or completely change the filling? With our kapok filling material, you can customize your pillow to your liking. With the 1 kg kapok filling, you can easily change the firmness of your nursing pillow and completely refill medium-sized pillows.

Kapok Filling Material: What is Kapok?

Kapok is a plant fiber and a pure natural product that comes from the seed pods of wild-growing kapok trees and is free from pesticides and herbicides. After harvesting, the 25-30 cm long fruits of the kapok tree are opened, and the fine kapok wool is extracted and dried in the sun. Kapok is often used in pillows, mattresses, and cushions because it is hypoallergenic, resistant to mold and bacteria, and biodegradable.

What are the advantages of kapok compared to synthetic fibers?

The fine, cotton-like hairs are silky shiny and coated with a fine wax layer, making them water- and moisture-repellent. The fine wax layer ensures that moisture is directed outward, preventing moisture buildup. Air is trapped in the fibers of kapok, making the fiber very fluffy, soft, and breathable. In summer, the breathable kapok directs moisture outward, and in winter, it retains warmth and keeps you warm.

To make the kapok nice and fluffy, it is aerated with air. No further processing steps or treatments are necessary. The plant down is a vegan alternative to animal-derived duck and goose down and a natural and sustainable alternative to Styrofoam and polyester. Unlike synthetic materials, kapok is also biodegradable.

Advantages of Kapok as Pillow Filling

• Heat and temperature regulating
• Water and moisture repellent
• Hypoallergenic and allergy-friendly
• Sustainable and naturally produced
• Self-cleaning
• Cozy soft
• Vegan

Allergy-Friendly and Hypoallergenic Kapok Fibers

The self-cleaning power of kapok as pillow filling, nursing pillow filling, or even for comforters is also noteworthy: The fibers contain a natural bitter substance that is anti-allergic and hypoallergenic. Kapok is a material where dust mites do not thrive, making it ideal for sensitive moms and babies.

How to Properly Clean and Care for Kapok

The natural kapok filling should not be cleaned in the washing machine or with water. Water and detergent would wash away the natural wax layer from the fibers, causing the kapok to clump and lose volume and fluffiness. The filling would become unusable. Additionally, the natural bitter substances that make kapok allergy-friendly would be lost. Airing it out in the sun is sufficient for cleaning.