Did you know , Kapok fiber, also called silk cotton, comes from the seed pods of the Kapok tree (Ceiba pentandra) and has been traditionally used as a natural stuffing material for cushions, pillows, mattresses, and life jackets because it is lightweight and water-resistant.The Kapok tree grows naturally in tropical rainforests, especially in regions like the Amazon, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. By harvesting the seed fibres (without cutting down the tree), people can benefit from the rainforest without destroying it, making kapok a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic stuffing materials like polyester.

In D&T Toucans have been making cushions. This has required them to learn the skill of doing a running stitch and skills in folding and adding decorations.