Does anyone know what is this

[RTiago]

Hi

A few days ago my friend find out this things(see photos) in his garden, he says that they form in the night. He doesnt know what they are neither do i..can anyone identify them?

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks, Tiago

[SVTKate]

Tribbles?

Does your friend live anywhere near a cotton field? Or a manufacturing plant that uses batting for blankets or stuffs pillows?

[glenon]

Looks like stuff from a Kapok tree - they used to use this stuff to make warm jackets, blankets, and used it to stuff almost anything (i.e. teddy bears, dolls, pillows, etc.)