Darice calls this one 'cotton-like' and although it's 100 per cent polyester, I guess I'd have to agree. It's a lot more like a fiber than most of the other decorative snows I've come across. This one also has the potential to be safer and less messy -- the snow is less likely to be inhaled than the dusty kind and it holds together to some degree which makes for an easier cleanup.
Take a look at the closeup below and you can see that it's actually just 1/8 to 1/4 inch balls of rolled polyester fibers. It's a nice pure white and very light and airy. For many items this snow won't need any type of adhesive; it has a fair amount of cling just as it is. One of the photos is of the package label showing how it can be used on a mini tree. Another of the photos is of our dog Max who wasn't all that thrilled with having decorative snow piled on him. :D
This polyester decorative snow comes in a clear cylinder as shown with 3 ounces of snow to each package, a Darice product.
**Please remember to keep the kiddies safe! As with many products like this one, there's a potential for hazard around young children. Snow textures are attractive to younglings; they may want to touch and feel and taste. So please please please keep young children in mind when decorating with this item.