How to Wash Your Sebra Product with Kapok
Kapok fibres are natural fibers that come from the Kapok tree. The fibers are lightweight, hypoallergenic, and naturally resistant to mold - that is why kapok is used in multiple of our products!
Our covers and outer fabrics are made from 100% certified organic cotton and free of toxic chemicals. Therefore, we do NOT recommend washing our kapok products before use.
When you wash a kapok product, it will always change a little. Therefore, we advise that you only wash your kapok product if it's absolutely necessary.
If you want to freshen it up a bit, we recommend hanging it outside in the fresh air. If there's a stain on the product, you can gently spot-clean it to avoid getting the whole product wet.
If washing your kapok product is unavoidable, following the washing and drying instructions is crucial.
Washing
- Always wash the product separately and only at 40 degrees to protect the kapok fibres.
- Choose a short wash cycle and avoid extra washing or soaking, which can damage the kapok fibres.
- Choose a wash cycle with extra spin or run an extra spin (preferably 1,200 revolutions) after washing to get as much water out as possible before drying.
- Use a gentle detergent without bleach or enzymes. Do not use fabric softener.
Drying
- Immediate drying after washing is crucial to maintaining the quality of your Sebra Kapok product. Kapok fibres tend to clump when wet but regain their fluffiness when dried, according to the instructions. Be aware that drying kapok fibres takes time, so expect it to take up to 4 hours in the dryer.
- Dry the product by itself in the tumble dryer.
- Select a medium heat cycle and dry for approximately 30 minutes at a time, then check the product to see how far along the drying process is. If the fibres are clumping together, continue drying the product in the dryer. Give the product a good shake to help distribute the fibres evenly.
- Once your Sebra product is slightly damp, remove it from the dryer and let the remaining moisture evaporate by placing it vertically in a warm spot, such as a room with floor heating on a drying rack.
- Using wool dryer balls in the dryer can be beneficial, as they help to separate the kapok fibres and prevent clumping. Do not use tennis balls!
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