01/05/2007
Does the Razzmatazz pillow require a pillow case?
Yes, the Razzmatazz pillow requires a standard pillow case size 24�x17�.
01/05/2007
What are the benefits of using buckwheat pillows?
Buckwheat Hull Pillows (also called buckwheat husk pillows) offer advantages over conventional fiberfill, foam, or feather fillings:
For decades people have been trying to make pillows that offer firm head and neck support when sleeping. Many people find that a conventional foam or feather pillow too soft to support their head and neck, or they find the support is not where they need it. This often results in neck and shoulder stress that can cause headaches and other pain. Many people find that buckwheat pillows ( which have been around for thousands of years) provide a perfect combination of adjustable support - support that conforms to their anatomy rather than fighting against their anatomy. The biggest advantage of buckwheat hull pillows is that they will conform exactly to the contours of the neck, shoulders and head, providing comfortable support for all these areas. Other filling materials will compress and either compress too much or try to return to their original shape. Either way it results in a pillow that is not supporting you in all areas as well as it should be.
One of the other main benefits of a buckwheat hull pillow is that it can be customized for an optimized fit. If the pillow has a zipper (and all good buckwheat pillows should) hulls can be added or removed to provide a pillow with the perfect amount of fill for you. We've all had fibre fill or foam pillows that seemed pretty comfortable but were just a bit too high or a bit too low - unfortunately conventional pillows cannot be easily adjusted. With a buckwheat pillow you can adjust the fill amount by just unzipping the pillow and adding or removing hulls to customize the pillow height.
A good pillow should have good moisture absorption ability to allow air flow around your head, neck and scalp. Buckwheat hulls provide good air circulation to help keep you cool and dry on hot humid nights. Plus the pillow can be cooled in the fridge or freezer for additional cooling.
A well made buckwheat pillow should last about 10 years as the hulls do not breakdown. Contrast this with fibre or foam pillows that may need replacing every 1 to 2 years. The long life of the buckwheat pillow makes it the best value specialty pillow on the market. Plus EcoPillows buckwheat hull pillows are environmentally friendly, everything in them except the zipper is natural and will biodegrade. The hulls are organically grown and cotton not bleached or dyed. Further by choosing a buckwheat pillow you forego having to buy several other pillows over the next 10 years - pillows that may be filled with synthetic fibre or foam that will not biodegrade and continue to release chemicals in the air for years.
01/05/2007
Are bugs a problem?
NO - insects do not like buckwheat hulls. Buckwheat hulls are very hard and do not provide an easy meal for insects.
01/05/2007
Does buckwheat cause allergic reactions?
Buckwheat is a fruit not a grain. Hulls are generally considered hypo-allergenic - very few people have any type of allergic reaction to buckwheat. Estimates indicate that about 1 in six thousand people could experience an allergic reaction to buckwheat. We tell our customers that if they ever experience an allergic reaction to a buckwheat pillow they should stop using the pillow and return it for a full refund.
01/05/2007
How long does a buckwheat pillow last?
A buckwheat hull pillow, if well made, will last about 10 years. Pillows made with inferior hulls and lightweight fabric may only last 6 months to a year.
01/05/2007
What is buckwheat?
Buckwheat is a fruit not a cereal grain. Buckwheat is cultivated mainly for the buckwheat meal in the seed which is then used to make buckwheat flour. The buckwheat plant is broad leafed and grows well in a wide variety of soil conditions.
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