How Long Does a Buckwheat Husk Pillow Last? Do the Husks Wear out or Crumble?

Pure Earth Buckwheat Husk Pillows should last about 10 years or even longer depending on how you care for your pillow.

The husks do not break down or wear out, but they do become polished with use. As the natural texture of the husks become polished the pillows actually work better than new because the husks move and conform to your contours easily. If you ever do need additional husks, they are available for a nominal charge.

How can I increase the life span of my Buckwheat Husk Pillow?

We recommend using a Pure Earth Bamboo Fleece pillow protector to help protect your pillow from any moisture and hair oil. We also feel it’s important that you place your pillow out in the sun at least once a month to air out and freshen up

I’ve heard about Heating or Cooling Buckwheat Husk Pillows, is that helpful?

Please note: These pillows are not “wheat bags”, their primary purpose is for sleeping and not as a heat/cold pack.

Refrigerating or freezing buckwheat pillows is certainly alright. Cold therapy can sometimes be useful for the reduction of swelling and can relieve pain.

Heating the pillows is possible but we do not recommend it because it can reduce the moisture content of the husks and is potentially unsafe. We suggest extreme caution if you ever plan on heating any natural grain pillow

How can I Clean the Buckwheat Husk Pillow?

We do not recommend cleaning the husks. The pillow casing will rarely need cleaning, but when it does simply remove the husks from the zippered opening and wash the liner in warm water and hang to dry. Replace the husks when the cotton casing is completely dry.

Pure Earth Bamboo Fleece pillow protectors can be machine washed and line or tumble dried on low, then ironed if desired.