The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible - Arthur C. Clarke
Choosing a pillow these days can be more challenging compared two decades ago. The choices can be more numerous with the advantages of one easily blurred by another. The considerations today are also more complicated. More than just comfort there is the health consideration and the environmental element. The buckwheat pillow might be one of the most primitive of all applied “technology” but it is also one of the most popular re-discoveries in cushion comfort.
The buckwheat pillow has been used for many years in eastern cultures. The husks that protect the buckwheat plant kernels are used as fillers in the pillow. These hulls are processed carefully and then get encased in a cotton sheet. The resulting pillow is hypo 
allergenic, renewable (as far as its fillers are concerned) and provides unparalleled cushioning qualities as users would easily testify. It is soft enough to be slept on but also robust enough to keep its form through the night.
Hotels, health and wellness centers and even sleep specialists are beginning to understand the unique potential of the pillow. It was initially used by yoga enthusiasts as cushions in their yoga sessions and through the years made it applicable in the bedroom. Today all kinds of pillows are being transformed into buckwheat versions to borrow some success it has so far. Travel pillows, driving support pillows, neck rolls and even palm rests are being made with buckwheat hull fillers. This extensive collection of functional buckwheat hull pillows is part of the many manufacturers’ plan to expand its market share on other pillow lines.
The buckwheat is very easy to maintain and clean up. When you see the hulls are worn out they can easily be replaced partially. This easy to do replacements also extends the life of the pillow to 10 years making it a value for money purchase.
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