kapoks
Tropical seed fluff
Kapoks are tropical trees of the genus *Ceiba*, or the silky fiber harvested from their seed pods.
The fiber is lightweight, water-resistant, and buoyant, traditionally used for stuffing pillows, mattresses, and life jackets: The kapoks in the old life vests had degraded over time.
The singular kapok refers to either the tree or the material.
Smooth and lustrous
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- buoyantAble to float
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- water-resistantAble to repel moisture
stuffing · insulation · pillows · mattresses · cushions · upholstery · buoyancy · batting
Sheds foliage seasonally
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
- canopyOverhead protective covering
flowering · seedpods · pollination · bats · neotropical · shade · plantation · timber
Textile from living sources
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- quiltsPadded fabric bedcovers
- comfortersPadded bed coverings
bolsters · toys · crafts · wadding · breathable · moisture-wicking · organic · biodegradable
silky
Smooth and lustrous
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- buoyantAble to float
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
water-resistant · stuffing · insulation · pillows · mattresses · cushions · upholstery · buoyancy · batting · padding
deciduous
Sheds foliage seasonally
- tropicalOf hot, humid regions
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- buttressArchitectural wall reinforcement
canopy · flowering · seedpods · pollination · bats · neotropical · shade · plantation · timber · bark
natural-fiber
Textile from living sources
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- quiltsPadded fabric bedcovers
comforters · bolsters · toys · crafts · wadding · breathable · moisture-wicking · organic · biodegradable · traditional