Desalon International Inc. - Home of the Kapok Pillow

Backgrounder: The Kapok Pillow Profile Manufacturer.

Desalon International Inc. ( www.desalon.com ) developed and distributes The Ceiba Pillow in Canada. Corie Laraya-Coutts is the founder and director and works closely with Rod Coutts, her husband and business advisor. Desalon's sister company is located in General Santos City, Philippines along with a manufacturing plant in Norala, South Cotabato, Philippines. Corie is a native Filipino and envisioned the need to develop new indigenous technologies. The company employs five management staff and 48 production employees. Head office address: Desalon International Inc., 6038 Erin Township C1, Orton, Ont. L0N 1N0 (519) 855-9592 (phone), (519) 855-9590 (fax); email info@desalon.com

The Product

The Kapok Pillow is an all-natural luxury pillow that is hypoallergenic and encased in 280-count thread cotton. Corie Laraya-Coutts developed the Kapok Pillow and uses organic kapok fibre, a natural product found in the Philippines, for the filling. After the pods - and the silky fibre - of the tree are harvested by hand, the fibre is meticulously cleaned and dried to provide the ideal combination of softness and support in the pillow.

Unique Qualities

The pillow is hypoallergenic. The filling provides excellent support and the natural silky fibre retains its loft through proper care making it durable and long lasting. The pillow is easily cleaned - and rejuvenated - in the washer and dryer. The pillow features high-quality 280 thread-count ticking.

The Environment

With the development of the Kapok Pillow, Desalon International Inc. is able to focus on environmental benefits, utilizing forest resources as a technical and economic solution for native farmers. The natural fibre used in the Ceiba Pillow is harvested in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner, and production does not involve cruelty to animals. After harvesting, the pod covers are composted to become organic fertilizer. The company is negotiating with the government and farmers in the Philippines to reforest marginal lands with kapok trees.

Size - Queen.
Suggested Retail Price
$120 retail.

Purchasing Information
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