The open Wild-Harvested Kapok Pillow beside its woven Circadian label

Owner's guide

Your Wild-Harvested Kapok Pillow

Shake it tonight, set the height in the morning, and keep it full.

Tonight

1Unbox it
2Open it
3Sleep on it full
4Set it in the morning

Swipe to see the whole first night.

  1. Give it a shake

    Shake it by one end, then push the edges in to make a soft mound.

  2. Sleep on it full

    It comes with about 30% more kapok than most people keep, and looks fluffy, not packed.

  3. Set the height tomorrow

    Lie the way you sleep, notice where your chin sits, and adjust from there.

Your first week

  • It settles, then springs back. A shake each morning brings the height back.
  • Soft clumps are normal. Work them apart through the cover with your fingers.
  • Take it down slowly. Stop once your head is level, since too little kapok goes lumpy.

Find your height

Side sleepersYou

Keep most of the kapok in, to fill the gap between ear and shoulder.

Back sleepersYou

Take out a handful or two, until your chin sits level, not tucked.

Stomach sleepersYou

Take out most of it and leave a thin, even layer, nearly flat.

  1. Open it over a bag

    Open the short-end zipper a hand's width, over a bag so no kapok floats free.

  2. Ease out a small handful

    Pull from the middle so it stays even, and zip it once your head is level.

Care

Every morning

Shake it and push the edges back to the middle.

Flat or lumpy

Dryer on cold air, 15 to 20 minutes, with dryer or tennis balls.

Every few months

A few hours of sun and fresh air bring back its full height.

Spills

Dab with 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar, then dry in the sun.

Never

Keep it out of the washer and away from dryer heat and soaking.

How long it lasts

3 to 5 years. If it thins, add a handful through the zipper.

Wild-Harvested Kapok Pillow Fill Refill
Kapok refillThe same wild-harvested kapok, for when it thins.
from $39

Questions

Why does it need a shake?

A polyester pillow springs back because of the plastic in it, but kapok has none, so a shake each morning spreads the fibers and brings the height back.

Can I wash the cover?

Yes. Ease all the kapok into a large clean bag at the zipper, wash the empty cover cold, air dry it, then refill.

Is kapok hypoallergenic?

Yes. A natural waxy coat on each fiber sheds moisture, so dust mites and mold have little to live on. It is plant-based, with no feather allergens.

Can I put back kapok I took out?

Yes, any time: keep it sealed and dry, and push it back through the zipper a handful at a time.

Help from Jacob

Write to jacob@circadianrest.com with your order number and how you sleep. Jacob reads and answers these himself.

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