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 mini sample pack or a custom sample pack to see and feel each of our fibre fillings or contact us for more information.
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Organic Cotton |
Organic Wool |
Downs Wool |
Eucalyptus Fibre |
Corn Fibre |
Kapok |
Hemp Fibre |
Feathers |
Buckwheat Hulls |
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Compare weight to polyester (polyester = 1) |
1.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 4 |
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Country of Origin |
India | Australia | Australia | China | China | Indonesia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
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Animal product |
No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |