Milkweed
Plant-based Milkweed Insulation
Non-woven thermal insulation made from a blend of milkweed, kapok and biopolymer fibres.
FUNCTION
Insulation
USES:
Coats, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, quilts
COMPOSITION
Milkweed and kapok fibres and a biopolymer made from cornstarch.
STANDARD DIMENSIONS:
1,52 m (60 in) wide by 30 m (98.43 in) nominal length roll
To promote the best thermal insulation performance of the product, quilting should be kept to a minimum. The design of the quilting (quantity and spacing of the stitching) will have an impact on the overall efficiency.
During the quilting process, as with any natural fibre, a small amount of dust is released into the air. Respiratory and eye protection can be used for comfort.
Care instructions must be followed to ensure the integrity of the garment or accessory made with milkweed insulation. Here are the instructions recommended to manufacturers.
Machine wash in cold water. Use a mild detergent. Tumble dry at low temperature. Do not dry clean. Do not use bleach. Do not air dry. Do not iron or press.
Natural High-Performance
100% Plant-based
Compressible
Lightweight
Vegan
Made in Canada
Degradable (Industrial Compost)
From Field to Fibre
Phase 1: Opening the pods
To discover the silky fibre inside the pod, the membrane of the envelope is dried and opened in order to allow the extraction of the material.
Phase 2:
Seed separation
The seeds and fibres are gently separated to protect the structural integrity of the long fibres. This gentle operation is performed using a process created by Vegeto.
Phase 3: Blending of Fibres
The plant-based components such as milkweed and kapok plant fibres are blended and assembled with the biopolymer (PLA).
Phase 4: Shaping
The last step is the assembly of the components resulting in a ready-to-use non-woven raw material.
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