Please can anyone tell me what it's called?

Noooo, Feelingmyage55!

For a start, I don't happen to own any red tights! And if I did, even after shredding, they would not be the same "stuff" as what is already in there!

For it to work well, it must be the same stuff!

I think it might be wood wool, coloured red as in this photo:https://www.prestigewicker.co.uk/products/hamper-filling-wood-wool-natural-250g?variant=29657895698518

Crumpets are OK, Gonegirl because there's nothing lurking in the middle of the holes.

toscalily thank you, but I'd already looked at that, as we use it occasionally at work.

merlot I've carefully examined the FC decoration and can assure you that there is absolutely nothing "lurking" within him, in fact, this whole thread is about getting a bit more stuff within his framework!

Coir/coconut fibre?

Don't think so, MamaCaz

I've even tried looking for similar things online, with a view to contacting the supplier and asking what it is filled with, but couldn't find anything

Could you contact the seller and ask what he is stuffed with?

Ooops, that does not read how it is meant LOL

toscalily I bought it second hand, as mentioned up thread!

Kapok

Is it like a dyed straw ?

1. Can you show us a photo of the stuffing?
2. Have you looked online at Hobbycraft stores to see if they have anything like it?
3. Do you live near a local stable where you could pop in at night and take a cutting from a chestnut horse’s tail?

I think Doodle's third option is perfect!

Doodle point 3

Point 1, probably not, would need a close up photo, and bearing in mind my extremely limited photography skills, not likely to be much help.

Point 2. No, I haven't looked at Hobbycraft, but perhaps I should, although I wouldn't have a clue as to what to look for, hence OP!

Could you try to take another photo please?

Might it be sisal?
www.amazon.co.uk/IPOTCH-Natural-Filling-Bouquet-Decoration/dp/B07JH39R25?tag=gransnetforum-21

Maybe this is it you can get coloured but easies to just spray paint
Kiln Dried Wood Wool - 20g, 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 3kg, 4kg, 5kg www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009K56U2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P0SQDbKN6ABFV?tag=gransnetforum-21

The red sisal looks perfect for the job. I'm a crafter & I'd go with that.

Maybe when the shops get more C stuff in you could find a bit of tinsel that would match and stuff him with that?

Davida1968 I think that's it, thank you!

Now, I've just got to find it in red.........

Found & ordered!

Thank you to all who posted!

Gransnet at its best

Whatever it is it looks dyed. Coconut 'hair' is being used for stuffing nowadays. A modern replacement for horsehair, perhaos that.

Absolutely, MamaCaz!

When the sisal arrived and he has had his stuffing topped up, I will post another photo.

Merlot do you want to pm you with thread title so that you can avoid it?

I think he's adorable just the way he is.....but pictures often don't show well. Polyester fiberfill might work. Once again, I always look in Amazon first. Good luck!