Are you a fan of the firm support and moldable comfort of buckwheat pillows, but looking to explore other options? While buckwheat pillows have gained popularity for their unique benefits, they’re not the best option when it comes to natural, adjustable sleep support. Whether you’re concerned about allergies, seeking a different texture, or simply curious about what else is out there, we’ve got you covered.
Here are three excellent alternatives to buckwheat pillows that offer similar benefits while bringing their own unique qualities to your sleep experience. These options maintain the eco-friendly ethos and customizable support you love, while potentially addressing some of the drawbacks of buckwheat. Let’s dive in and discover which alternative might be your perfect match for a restful night’s sleep.
3: Tatami Signature Makura (Large)
For those looking to enjoy a cool night’s sleep with firm neck support, the Tatami Makura Pillow is the right choice for you. The moisture and temperature regulating properties of the Igusa Rush used to weave the Tatami surface imparts each pillow with a potent cooling effect that is more effective than the buckwheat pillow.
With it’s curved surface and mixed Igusa rush and coconut fibre filling, the Tatami Makura supports your neck, the contour of the pillow creating a gentle slope that is both comfortable and which provides the necessary lift to promote blood flow. It may take a few weeks to adjust to the firmness of the Tatami Makura but once you have adjusted to this unique pillow it will provide a whole new level of support.
2: Tatami Classic Makura
Breathe easier and enjoy a better sleep with the Classic Tatami Makura. Inspired by the concept of traditional wood block pillows, this innovative pillow is designed to elevate your head and promote easier breathing during the night. Using a cooling Igusa Tatami weave combined with a plush cotton filling, this compact pillow blends a more fluffy comfort with the firm support of Tatami.
One added positive of the Classic Tatami Makura is that by supporting your neck and the base of your head, it also allows you to sleep without messing up your hair. Perfect for the fashionable back sleeper.
1: Hinoki Pillow
The most similar to a buckwheat pillow of the three alternatives, each Hinoki pillow is filled with finely shaved Hinoki wood from the Ehime prefecture. This natural wood filling moves around to mold itself to your head and neck, offering you superior support and alignment. What’s more, the Hinoki wood can be added or removed from the pillow to adjust the firmness and moldability of it.
One of the five Sacred Trees of Kiso, Hinoki has a long and storied history that has seen it used in the creation of temples and palaces. Prized for its rich concentration of essential oils, Hinoki is naturally fragrant and self-deoderising while also possessing a natural resistance to mold and rot.
The same qualities that led ancient Japanese builders to use Hinoki wood to create the longest lasting wooden structure in the world also make it an exceptional material for pillows. Durable and non-toxic, Hinoki wood exudes a calming and anti-microbial fragrance that helps to relieve stress.
