Kapok

Ceiba pentandra - Jardim Botânico da Madeira 02 - kapok - Wiktionary

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‘Kapok' (cotton/silk) was once harvested for the padding in seat cushions, mattresses, saddles, and life preservers. We will be using this to produce clothing, mattresses etc for our citizens and exporting to produce income for The Island. We will also be extracting the oils from the Kapok to make Kapok Seed Oil. These oil can be used on natural leather handbags as it is water resistant and keeps moisture in. (Exporting for income)

The kapok tree is found throughout the Neotropics, from southern Mexico to the southern Amazon and even in parts of West Africa.

What is kapok? Kapok (pronounced “kaypock”) is a natural occurring fibre that grows on the ceiba pentandra tree, also known as the kapok tree. These rainforest trees grow in hot climates, commonly found in places like Southeast Asia and Central America, and also being found in some parts of Mexico, India, Australia, and even Hawaii. Kapok trees can grow as tall as 200 feet high and continue growing for sometimes centuries without human intervention, making them a sustainable alternative to…

The opening for my novel Shelter in a Hostile World draws from ancient belief systems found in West Africa. It centers around the kapok tree, otherwise known as the silk cotton tree or jumbie tree…

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Note: Since this post was published in 2011, the Kapok Tree tribute website sadly disappeared. Growing up in Florida, I was vaguely aware of the Kapok Tree Restaurant, but I never dined there because I never visited Clearwater. As I began collecting vintage Florida ephemera I kept coming across postcards of the restaurant that looked more like a palace in Europe than any place I'd ever dined. And when I saw photos on Flickr and discovered the website dedicated to preserving the memories of…

In various industries, from bedding and pillows to insulation and life jackets, kapok fiber benefits shine through. With its environmentally friendly nature and a touch of fluffiness, it enhances the quality of products while minimizing their environmental impact. As a champion of sustainability, the popularity of eco-friendly kapok fiber is on the rise, marking a significant shift towards conscious consumerism. #KapokFiber #SustainableMaterials #EcoFriendlyFabric #NaturalFibers…