Kapok is a natural alternative to conventional pillow stuffing. Harvested in the rain forest, Kapok is soft to the touch like down, yet provides support in a way not even synthetic materials can match. The harvesting of the Kapok pods provides jobs to indigenous people and helps maintain this vanishing ecosystem. Every Ceiba (Kapok) tree left standing is a step towards the preservation of the rain forest.
I originally bought this for my 2 year old but it's more firm than described. That's the only drawback. Other than the firmness it's a very nice pillow!. Kayla. Rockford, MI. Wed Sep 10 2014