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Kapok

A lightweight vegetable fibre found in the seed pods of the Bombocaceae tree, native to Central and South America. The fibre is water resistant and buoyant, and while difficult to spin and weave, is often found as filling in mattresses, pillows, life vests and upholstery.

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