Organic Buckwheat Pillow - King Size (20" x 36") Review
This is my second Buckwheat Pillow. Back in high school, my mom bought me a sobakawa buckwheat pillow, but good or bad, all buckwheat pillows will only last so long. Since my last buckwheat pillow, I've tried regular pillows and memory foam (including a pricey tempur pedic). Honestly, none of them were very comfortable after sleeping on a buckwheat pillow for 8 years. So far, I've been sleeping on this Organic Buckwheat King Size Pillow for about a year and couldn't be more pleased. Compared to the sobakawa pillow I had before, this one is much more packed and the case makes it easy to empty or add more hulls.
There are two main reasons to use a buckwheat pillow. Most importantly, it's very supportive and can be adjusted easily to fit the contours of your neck, head, hands and arms. It's very versatile for almost any sleeping position, unlike my memory foam pillows, which were only comfortable if I was able to sleep on my back. The other main feature is how the buckwheat controls heat and moisture. Air flows easily through the pillow, desite how firm and dense it is. The hulls will collect moisture instead of your neck, which is really nice if you sweat sometimes while you're sleeping.
The negatives come down to a little maintenance and sheer heft. Needing to add (or remove) hulls once in a while (i do it once a year) is a small chore, and you may find after a decade or so you are best off buying a new pillow or completely replacing all the hulls. However, memory foam pillows usually don't last that long. The weight of the pillow makes it hard to take places, but you can buy a smaller size pillow or just a small pillowcase with a zipper to take on trips. Finally, you need to be careful not to let it sit with too much moisture or the hulls can get ruined. However, in my expierence this won't hapeen from routine use even if you have a few sweaty nights in a row.
Overall, I highly recommend this pillow to anyone and everyone. I should add that it does take a few nights to get used to the pillow. It does feel very hard and uncomfortable the first time you use it, but you will get used to the extra support. Also, finding the right amount of hulls to leave packed in can take some trial and error. You should definitely buy a bag or two of extra hulls (although I removed a whole bag's worth when I first got mine). The noise the pillow makes when you move can be annoying at first, but it quiets down after a few uses and you won't notice it much after a few nights. If those hurdles don't deter you, then you should have some peace of mind knowing that this is a top quality buckwheat pillow with almost entirely whole hulls and a sturdy, easy-to-use pillowcase.
Organic Buckwheat Pillow - King Size (20" x 36") Feature
- Manufactured in the USA using 100% Organic Hulls and 100% Natural Unbleached Cotton.
- May relieve common sleeping problems such as; tension, muscle pain, stiff neck, headache and stress
- Will conform and adjust perfectly to your head, neck, and spine. Will NOT collapse like foam.
- The buckwheat hulls allow air to circulate throughout the pillow. Cooling it off quickly.
- The Buckwheat pillow is a natural alternative to anyone with foam and feather allergies.
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Pillow - Leora Rames - Wright, WY United States
This is the best pillow, I have really bad neck problems and sleeping on this pillow keeps my neck from hurting and it is wonderful to be able to say that. Would recomend this to anyone!!!
Awesome pillow!! - R. Vires - Memphis
I was a little leary about spending this much on a pillow without being able to try it out, but this pillow is awesome! No more waking up covered with sweat and it's really comfortable. It is really heavy but that's really not an issue as you won't be constantly flipping anymore trying to stay cool. I'm buying a smaller size to take with me for travel.
Jun 24, 2010 11:21:09
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