KAPOK
Nature never fails to amaze us. Nature gives us KAPOK, a precious and totally organic fibre obtained from the fruit of the Ceiba Pentandra, a sacred plant that grows up to 60 metres high, widespread in the rainforests of South America.
Known as 'vegetable wool' for its extraordinary lightness, KAPOK fibre has only recently been used in the textile industry for padding cushions and mattresses. We at UYN were the first to succeed in using the natural yarn in sportswear - as a fabric with exceptional active properties and not as padding.
<h3>THE WORLD' S LIGHTEST NATURAL FIBRE</h3>
KAPOK is a hollow fibre composed of 80% air, with a very low density (0.35 g/cm3). Because of this, Kapok is the lightest natural fibre in the world.
<h3>NATURALLY INSULATING</h3>
The structure allows the KAPOK fibre to trap a large amount of body-warmed air thus creating an insulating barrier that protects against temperature changes.
<h3>SOFT AND HYPOALLERGENIC</h3>
High-quality and soft, it dries quickly, is hygroscopic and has natural antibacterial and hypoallergenic properties.
<h3>TOTALLY ORGANIC</h3>
KAPOK fibre grows wild in pristine forests, no intensive cultivation is required and the fiber is harvested by hand. No fertilizers or pesticides are used in its cultivation.