I’m Allergic to Wheat and Grain, Can I use Buckwheat Husk Pillows?

Buckwheat husks are not a grain like wheat, they are a fruit. Husks are Hypo-allergenic and very few people are allergic to buckwheat husk pillows. Statistics state that about one in six thousand people can not use the pillows because of their allergies. This may be actually related to the tiny amount buckwheat flour residue. According to studies about 1 to 5% of the population may be allergic to the proteins in buckwheat flour, however our exclusive double-cleaning process removes virtually all of the buckwheat flour from the husks. If you notice any allergic reaction such as itchy throat, watery eyes, runny nose, etc. discontinue use of the pillow. Please report any reactions to us. Buckwheat flour residue in uncleaned husks as used by some other companies may have a higher risk of allergic reaction.

Can Children use a Buckwheat Husk Pillow?

Newborns, and infants under 4 months old must never use ANY pillows or soft bedding materials such as comforters, sheepskin bed warmers etc. due to increased risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) according to the CPSC (Consumer Products Safety Commission). Although you can breathe straight through buckwheat husks filled pillows, the Carbon Dioxide concentration can increase causing risk to infants. Young children under about 11 years old should use their appropriate size of buckwheat husk pillow and with careful adult instruction on the proper use, making the hollow area for the head and keeping the pillow close to the shoulders. Children prone to pillow fights should not be given access to these heavy pillows. There have been no reported safety problems reported to our company by any user of our pillows in all the time we have been in business, but feel it is our duty to bring to your attention these possible risks.

Can I use a Buckwheat Husk Pillow on a Waterbed?

Buckwheat husk pillows work great on waterbeds. They provide a similar type of shaping to your body that the waterbed does. The light airy husks keep your head from overheating from the heated waterbed.

Does a Buckwheat Husk Pillow ever get Bugs/Mites/Fungus?

The husks are what provide the natural protection to the buckwheat kernel from natures invading organisms, and since they are a fiber they are not nutritive. It is unheard of for any of our pillows in regular use to ever get any infestation.

Any natural pillows kept in storage for long periods of time that are not in use may provide a habitat for any number of organisms, therefore if you are going to store a pillow for long periods of time it is recommended to keep the pillow in a freezer at least for one day per month as a preventive measure, especially if you live in a hot and humid environment. Alternatively, you may use a vacuum pack sealing system. This is preferable to adding chemical agents to the pillow.

We believe that people should not be exposed to chemicals when they are sleeping. Most synthetic fiber, foam and feather pillows have formaldehyde, UV inhibitors, anti-fungal agents, stabilizers, plasticizer, etc. added. There are no chemical additives used in the growing of husks for our pillows, and the only cleaning agent used is air.