Frequently asked questions
Can I use these hulls in any buckwheat pillow?
Yes. The hulls work in any zippered buckwheat pillow, ours or another brand. Open the side zipper on your existing pillow and pour in as many hulls as you want to restore the loft. The hulls are pre-polished and air-jet cleaned the same way as the fill in our Buckwheat Pillow.
How often should I refill a buckwheat pillow?
Most people top off every three to five years. The hulls slowly break down under nightly head weight and the pillow loses some loft. You will feel it before the cover shows it. Add a handful at a time until the height matches your shoulder width when you lie on your side.
Are these hulls pre-polished?
Yes. The hulls are pre-polished and air-jet cleaned in our proprietary process, which breaks the sharp pyramid corners into individual flat sides. That cuts the rustle by up to 68% compared to standard buckwheat hulls and prevents sharp edges from poking through your cover. They are then UV-sterilized without chemicals.
Where are the buckwheat hulls grown?
USA, on regional farms. Buckwheat hulls are an agricultural byproduct of buckwheat grain harvesting and we use hulls grown without synthetic pesticide treatment.
How much hull do I need to refill a pillow?
It depends on the size of your pillow and how much loft has compressed. A standard buckwheat pillow holds about 8 pounds of hulls when fully stuffed. Most refill jobs use 1 to 3 pounds. Start small and add a handful at a time until the loft sits right.
