FLOCUS presents a range of kapok textile materials, which provide the textile industry with a naturally sustainable and regenerative alternative that has not been available before.

Kapok Fiber is a pure and natural, non-food, vegan product. Developing the production of this material, in the countries where kapok trees grow, helps to involve communities and develop economic prosperity - as well as having a positive impact. FLOCUS™ encourages and enables the industry to choose its ingredients carefully. Kapok is given by nature - helping the people, helping the planet.

By planting kapok trees with KRAF(Kapok regenerative Agriculture Forestry) FLOCUS™ generates an efficient eco-system which avoids erosion, avoids deforestation, sequesters carbon and increases O2 in the atmosphere, preserves water, supports poly-cropping, organically fertilizes the land, saves agricultural land, and is sustainable and regenerative.

Fibre and Stuffing

The FLOCUS™ hold no third party organic certification, but we have embarked on the necessary steps  to make it available. We believe in transparency and are commitment to the UN development goals.

NONWOVENS

The most natural properties of the Kapok fiber are held in the FLOCUS™ kapok nonwovens because of the high percentage of fiber that can be applied in its formula, that makes the nonwoven the most suitable product with the most application available for Kapok. The natural properties of the FLOCUS™ nonwovens are the same those of the fiber itself; hydrophobic, moisture management, anti-moth, anti-mite, antibacterial, oil absorbent characteristics without any human tempering. Because of its low-density Kapok is 5 times lighter than cotton. It performs incredibly well in thermoregulation because of its hollow cavity up to 70 to 80% of its diameter so it holds cold in hot temperatures and heat in cool temperatures never reaching the freezing point. Its hollowness makes it very suitable for acoustic and sound absorption of high as well as low frequencies. Applications can cover many industries from garment insulation to car, construction, home textile, hygienic, etc. FLOCUS™ Kapok can blend with other fibers, for example organic cotton / wool / recycled polyester / PLA / Low melt etc etc. FLOCUS™ currently works with the following non-wovens processing; carding - cross lapping / needling / air lay / maliwatt and malivlies and and hydroentanglement.

Yarn

FLOCUS™ fibre may be spun into yarn, to add value to any blend. Kapok can be blended with organic cotton, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) cotton, recycled polyesters, and other materials. Flocus is continually innovating and exploring additional blends in order for the resulting yarn to benefit from the comfort and performance features associated with FLOCUS™ kapok. The environmental benefits are significant too - including substantial reduction in water and energy usage.

Fabric

FLOCUS™ is a sustainable textile concept which enables clothing designers to blend yarns to their requirements, to create sustainable collections, working closely with clients and supply chain partners. FLOCUS™ is suitable for use in fashion, performance fabrics, for use in workwear, home textiles, automotive, medical and other industrial products.

THE Regenerative Properties of Kapok trees

Kapok fibre is a non-food fruit crop which can be picked, like an apple, from the tree on which it grows - leaving the tree to grow and prosper. Kapok trees need no irrigation, no pesticides, and no fertilisers. They can grow on hills, in a biodiverse environment, and on land which is not suitable for agricultural purposes - resulting in 100% positive impact on the environment.

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