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About Kapok

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A – Kapok Shell


50 – 55 % by weight of kapok fruit. It is light brown color and content large amount of Potassium (K). The lye water is obtained by burning it to make white ash then poured it into water.
B – Kapok Fiber
A silky fiber obtained from the seed pods 16 – 18 % by weight of kapok fruit. The chemical constituents are the same as those of jute, but the proportions are different. Kapok is low in alpha cellulose 43% and high in pentosans 24%, lignin 15% and uronic anhidride 6,6% (iso 66%). Commonly it’s used for sleeping bed, sound and heat insulation and as stuffing for life jackets. cushions, furniture and toys.
C – Kapok Seeds Pods : 7 – 8 % by weight of kapok fruit.
D – Kapok Seeds : 25 – 28 % by weight of kapok fruit.

Contact Information

Telephone

+62 81 22 84 82 71
WhatsApp
+62 81 22 84 82 71
FAX
+62 295 – 4197006
Postal address
CV. MITRA DIPA ANTARA, PATI-KAYEN STREET KM.10, KARABAN, PATI CITY,
CENTRAL JAVA, INDONESIA 59173
Electronic mail
Customer Support / General Information:
admin@kapok.co.id
mitradipaantara@yahoo.com