To provide a raw material for wadding, capable of achieving the wadding having excellent functionality simultaneously having odorization- preventing deodorant properties with durability, antibacterial properties, mildewproofing properties and antifouling properties.

This raw material for the wadding, comprising fibers as an essential constitutional material is characterized in that the raw material has at least one of binder selected from alkyl silicate-based resins, silicone-based resins and fluororesins, and a photocatalyst on the surface of the fiber.