Buckwheat hulls: the best alternative

What are buckwheat hulls?

Buckwheat hulls are obtained when the buckwheat grain is hulled. These hulls protect the seeds from the elements of nature. Buckwheat is an annual flowering plant species, which is a cousin to rhubarb and sorrel. After the grains are hulled, the hulls are cleaned and dusted using tools to remove all traces of dust and fragments.

The advantages of using this type of filling are numerous, and Neka wants to share them with you.

First, buckwheat hulls are above all a very comfortable filling. Being rather firm, small, and heavier than feathers, they provide pleasant support during sleep or rest. The support they offer can help reduce certain back problems, muscle tension, or even aid with insomnia.

Also, having a pillow filled with buckwheat hulls means it won't absorb body heat or moisture, ensuring a much more pleasant night's sleep as it will remain cool and dry.

The hulls are hypoallergenic, meaning they are not supposed to cause allergic reactions. However, there is still a minority of people who are allergic to buckwheat. Therefore, it is not recommended to use buckwheat-derived products if you are allergic.

Furthermore, this type of filling ensures a longer lifespan for your pillow. The lifespan of buckwheat hulls is approximately 10 years, whereas a traditional pillow should be changed almost every year.

Finally, it is an ecological and naturally anti-mite and antibacterial filling that is even compostable!

We also want to remind you never to put the hulls in water and to make sure to remove them from your products before washing them.

You can now enjoy peaceful and restorative sleep thanks to the many benefits of having a buckwheat hull pillow/cushion!