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Kapok Fiber

Natural Java silk-cotton fiber from the Ceiba pentandra tree - hollow, feather-light and water-repellent - sun-dried, de-seeded and pressed into export bales by the container.

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Kapok Fiber for export

Specification

What buyers get, every shipment.

Composition
100% kapok
Moisture
8.6%
Grades
A (premium) & B (bulk)
Shipping class
UN 3360, IMO 4.1

Where it's grown

Origin, traced.

East Java

Family-run growing and gudang (warehouse) network harvesting the randu tree since 1979.

Central Java

Supplementary volume sourced through long-standing mill partners for larger container orders.

Who buys it

Where Kapok Fiber goes.

Bedding & pillows

Hypoallergenic, high-loft fill for mattresses, pillows and bolsters.

Insulation & marine

A breathable thermal fill and the original naturally buoyant life-vest fiber.

Oil absorption

Water-repellent, oil-absorbing fiber for spill cleanup and filtration.

Questions buyers ask

Kapok Fiber, answered.

Where can I find full kapok fiber specifications?

Our dedicated site kapokfibersupplier.com has full lab-tested specifications, grade comparisons, packing options and container-loading calculations for kapok fiber.

What is the minimum order for kapok fiber?

From one 20FT container for 100kg bales, or one 40HC for smaller 25kg and 50kg bales. Mixed Grade A/B is available on request.

Is kapok fiber shipped as dangerous goods?

Yes, kapok fiber is classified as a flammable solid (UN 3360, IMO Class 4.1, Packing Group III) and is shipped with full dangerous-goods declaration and Safety Data Sheet.

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