Which Fibre?

Compare our Fibres

Not sure which of our fibre fillings to choose? The table below enables you to view each of the different features side by side Still not sure? Purchase a sample pack to see and feel each of our fibre fillings or contact us for more information.


	Organic Cotton	Organic Wool	Downs Wool	Eucalyptus Fibre	Corn Fibre	Kapok	Hemp Fibre	Feathers	Buckwheat Hulls
Compare weight to polyester (polyester = 1)	1.7	1.4	1.4	1.7	1.7	1.1	2.1	1.5	4
Softness (1=Not soft - 5=Very soft)	4.5	3	4	4	4	5	3	3	1
Colour	Off-white	Off-white with some yellow/ brown discolouration	Off-White	White	White	Light brown	Light brown	White	Brown/black
Appearance	Fine, even fibres, short staple. Separates easily. Airborne particles when disturbed. Has "fresh linen" smell.	Variable texture and appearance. Some organic debris (seeds, leaves, sticks). Some dust. Has a lanolin smell.	Clean, even texture, long staple, combed. Light lanolin smell.	Clean, even texture, long staple, combed	Clean, even texture, long staple, combed	Very fine, soft fibres. Airborne particles when disturbed.	Coarse, thick fibres.	Variable sized feathers.	Seed husks approx. 3mm in diametre. Free flowing. Can be crushed with due force.
Fill Performance	Very soft. Can compress, but easily plumped. Can easily be molded into shape.	Prone to clumping due to varying texture, but good loft.	Soft, firm, eve fill. Good loft. Some compres- sion after long term use. Easily plumped.	Soft, even fill. Good loft. Some compres- sion after long term use. Easily plumped.	Soft, even fill. Good loft. Some compres- sion after long term use. Easily plumped.	Compresses easily, but easy and quick to plump. Very light weight.	Prone to clumping and compression. Can mold into shape.	Can compress after long term use. Plump regularly, and mold into shape.	Product free flows when not packed firmly. Can be easily molded into shape. Comparatively heavy.
Uses	Soft toys, bears and small craft projects, cushions	Pet bedding, bolsters, larger items	Soft toys, bears, craft projects, cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters, pet beds.	Soft toys, bears, craft projects, cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters, pet beds.	Soft toys, bears, craft projects, cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters, pet beds.	Cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters.	Bolsters, craft projects	Cushions, pillows, bedding, bolsters.	Bolsters, cushions, pillows.
Washability	Yes, but not recommended	Yes, but not recommended	Yes, but not recommended	Yes, but not recommended	Yes, but not recommended	No	With care, but not recommended	With care, but not recommended	No
Environmental Footprint	Certified organic. No chemicals used in production or treatment. Biodegradable.	No chemicals used in production or treatment. Scoured only. Biodegradable.	No chemicals used in harvesting wool. Biodegradable.	From sustainably forested timber. Non-toxic chem- icals, low energy low emission production. Biodegradable.	60% less fossil fuels used in production compared to polyester fibre. Biodegadable.	No chemicals used in production or treatment. Harvested by hand. Low impact farming No fumigation. Biodegradable.	Rapid cultiv- ation period and large yield production. No toxic chemicals used. Biodegradable.	By product of duck / chicken farming. Feathers are steam cleaned. No chemicals. Biodegradable.	Ultilisation of the "waste" product of buckwheat grain production. Biodegradable.
Allergy Information	Non-allergenic	Non allergenic. Resistant to mould, mildew and bacteria.	Non allergenic. Resistant to mould, mildew and bacteria.	Non-allergenic. Antibacterial properties.	Non-allergenic. Antibacterial properties.	Non-allergenic. Antibacterial properties. Dust mite free.	Mildew resistant	Low allergenic	May not be suitable for those with wheat intolerance or allergy.
Country of Origin	India	Australia	Australia	China	China	Indonesia	Australia	Australia	Australia
Animal product	No	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	No