Kapok, like cotton, is a plant fiber belonging to the seedlings. Unlike cotton, the fibers are very short and fragile which makes it hard to spin into durable yarns and weave or stick to fabric. However, the fibers have properties that make them suitable for filling in mattresses, padding or insulation. The Nature Conservation Association approves Kapok as a material in their environmental label Good Environmental Choice, and therefore considers that this is an environmentally sound and harmless material choice.
