Kapok vs Vicuña
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Kapok
Kapok is a silky seed fiber obtained from the pods of the kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra. The individual fibers are light, naturally buoyant, and resistant to water absorption because they contain a hollow structure and a waxy surface. Kapok has been used as a filling material in items such as cushions, bedding, soft toys, and flotation equipment, although its short, brittle fibers are difficult to s...
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Vicuña
Vicuña fiber comes from the fleece of Vicugna vicugna, a South American camelid native to the Andes. Exceptionally fine fibers give the resulting textile a soft feel and useful warmth at low weight. Its rarity and limited availability place it among the most expensive natural clothing fibers, with use concentrated in luxury apparel rather than ordinary everyday fabrics.
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