Flocus sets global benchmark with industrial kapok innovation

This pioneering achievement not only elevates the scalability of kapok production but also strengthens Flocus’ commitment to ethical sourcing, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

Flocus is now the only company offering OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified kapok fibre on the market, ensuring the highest safety standards even for baby products. With a patented process for preparing kapok for spinning and nonwovens from 2017, Flocus has unlocked applications across textiles, insulation, and technical fabrics, providing the textile industry with a truly regenerative, plant-based alternative previously only available for stuffing.

“Our mission is to transform kapok from an overlooked natural resource into a global force for good,” said Sara Cicognani, co-founder of Flocus. “By combining cutting-edge automation, social compliance, and safe harvesting practices, we are able to deliver high volumes of premium-quality kapok while empowering local communities and safeguarding the planet.”

Flocus has been recognised with multiple awards from respected international organisations across sustainability, fashion innovation, and business excellence. These efforts have also been recognised by multinational brands that are now integrating Flocus fibres into their collections, demonstrating growing industry demand for ethical, circular materials.

Flocus not only champions ethical production through its work in Indonesia but also empowers local communities by supporting reforestation efforts and transforming unregulated, unsafe, and labour-intensive jobs into new, safe, and dignified employment opportunities.

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Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)