This stuffing is perfect for stuffing little handmade creatures I make for my grandchildren.
For those who have allergies, this stuffing is what you'll want to use.
It's soft, hypoallergenic and easy to use.
The stuffing arrived when I hoped it would, was packaged as it should be and was not too expensive. It's also made in America.
I'll continue to order it for future projects.

I'm using Kapok fiber as an organic and planet-friendly filler for packing fragile jewelry into gift boxes. By stuffing the box with enough fiber that it must be squished down when closing, it works very well to prevent movement of the box contents. I have tried both this and another brand available here on Amazon, which is sold as "Organic Kapok Fiber - Natural". Both work equally well to serve the packing function.

For my application the appearance of the fiber is also important. Overall I prefer this Bean Products Brand. It has a lighter color (creamy instead of the brown of the other product) and the fiber has mostly been fluffed and loosened already. It can be easily separated into double-handful bunches that hold together well.

The downside of the Bean brand is that it could be cleaned better before shipping. There are lots of included 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch bits of papery leaf substance, and 1- inch small twigs. These must be picked out of the fiber by hand. But the bits ARE large enough to pick out easily. The other brand has no large bits, but instead contains lots of tiny dark-colored flakes that are too small to pick out, so it looks rather like dirty wool.

Both brands contain some clay-like fine dust that shakes out and collects on your table as you work with the fiber. I have to keep wiping it up with a damp cloth to keep the grit from getting on the packaging materials. I assume this is soil, as the fiber is probably collected from the ground. But Bean brands seems to contain much less of this soil.

As a negative, the Bean brand releases lots and lots of tiny loose fibers that will float around the room as you work. They collect on surfaces and on your clothing. If you don't want to breathe them, you'll need to wear a mask. The other brand does not seem to release these loose fibers that become airborne.

The Bean brand is loosely packed compared to the other. A 5-lb bundle is about the side of a standard bed pillow. The other brand is packed more tightly into a very hard and dense cube-shaped bale that is half the size so it stores better, but you'll have to work harder to separate the fiber and use it.

I wasn't sure what to make of this product at first with the color, but I love it.
You can make your own bed pillows with it. Take a nice zip lock pillow protector, and stuff it with this product. Put a small safety pen across where the zipper stops to keep it from sliding open.
I am so thankful to have found this product. I hate a firm bed pillow, and you can adjust the amount of stuffing for your own comfort. I wish I had known about this product and how to make my own bed pillow years ago!

The stuff in my bean pillow was small and chunky, and difficult to manage, so I thought perhaps I'd be getting something similar, but was pleasantly surprised- it came in long and silky and light, and pulled gently apart, making it easy to stuff and less lumpy. Ended up topping off our pillows since they didn't put enough stuffing in. Would recommend if you have the kapok bean pillows!

Ordered this filler because my two mini schnauzers squashed my sofa into submission. I can't even begin to say how happy I am with the result. My sectional is around 8 years old and other than the squashed cushions, it's in great shape. It has brought this sectional back to life. I did have to fill cushions outside as it's dusty and messy, but the material is easy to use, fluffs up lovely and does not smell horrible. Highly recommend if you need a quality filler for your sofa.