In the description of the pillow it says that it is fill with 100% US Grown Organic Buckwheat Hulls and 100% Natural Unbleached Cotton. Would you please let me know how much of the filling is cotton and what form the cotton is in. Thank you
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The cover is 100% cotton; the filling is 100% buckwheat hulls. And once again, I most highly recommend this pillow. Takes a bit to get used to it, but once you do - no more neck pain!
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Backing seems to be cotton, not sure about filling, quilting is stitched. It is very nice and comfortable. I have been using mine for a few months now.
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I would not recommend washing it with the buckwheat in it, as you're going to get it wet and ruin it. It's a fantastic pillow, the best one I've ever owned.
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Cheryl, the tag on the pillow just says 100% cotton cover and the statement that this description is in accordance with the law. The description in Amazon is 100% hypoallergenic Microfiber fill for firm support. My husband says he likes it.
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The original case is zippered so you can add or remove buckwheat to customize firmness. I bought the additional pillow case which had envelop closure on one end. The decorative case that comes with the pillow is open ended both ends and fabric is rough. Would definitely recommend buying the extra pillow case. Love the pillow, great for side sleepers. Hope this helps.
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I do not detect the odor that you are smelling with my pillow. I have used buckwheat pillows for many years now and never had any problems as such. This pillow has been superior to any I have had before so I don't know what to tell you. Have you contacted the company that makes it? Maybe they can help? Sorry I can't be if more help. Good luck.
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There is no sign of any such thing on the one that I got, unlike the imported foam crap which must have formaldehyde or something on them that turns the cases orange over time. The buckwheat pillow I have is still very good. I really don't know how I did without it for so long. It has a natural, albeit faint scent to it, like you might expect buckwheat hulls to smell, but you really have to be trying to smell anything at all. The one I purchased came with a sack of lavender petals to add to it for a fresh scent, but I never had to use it. For that reason alone, I would suspect that this pillow is 100% natural. There is no sign of any such thing on the one that I got, unlike the imported foam crap which must have formaldehyde or something on them that turns the cases orange over time. The buckwheat pillow I have is still very good. I really don't know how I did without it for so long. It has a natural, albeit faint scent to it, like you might expect buckwheat hulls to smell, but you really have to be trying to smell anything at all. The one I purchased came with a sack of lavender petals to add to it for a fresh scent, but I never had to use it. For that reason alone, I would suspect that this... » Read More There is no sign of any such thing on the one that I got, unlike the imported foam crap which must have formaldehyde or something on them that turns the cases orange over time. The buckwheat pillow I have is still very good. I really don't know how I did without it for so long. It has a natural, albeit faint scent to it, like you might expect buckwheat hulls to smell, but you really have to be trying to smell anything at all. The one I purchased came with a sack of lavender petals to add to it for a fresh scent, but I never had to use it. For that reason alone, I would suspect that this pillow is 100% natural. « Show Less
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Wow, RS, thank you so much for starting this thread. I'm allergic to most polyester fill and fabric (asthma and contact dermatitis) and was thinking of buying it only because they stated it was 100% cotton shell and fill. All cotton is hard to find at this sale price so I was going to buy it as a back up to my current one that's really held up well in 1.5 decades of use.
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It's more like sateen than cotton. Smooth an almost organic. We really like our set.
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The material of the actual pillow is 100% polyester. I was very disappointed as I had read it was 100% organic cotton but that is only the pillow case, allegedly. Pillow overheats because of the polyester and can be very uncomfortable though this kinda helps on cold nights. Even though the cover is said to be organic cotton, it doesn't feel very soft and might as well be some other material. But maybe my skin is just too sensitive. I now have to wrap pillow w other sheets because the "organic" cover irritates me or maybe it is the polyester. Either way, although pillow is comfortable and helps w sleep, it is not worth it because material makes it uncomfortable.
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The hulls are buckwheat..I don't know if they are organic....they come in a separate bag from the foam. You do not need to use the foam. The first pillow I had was buckwheat only and I was happy with that. The second pillow came with foam also for those people that wanted a little softness. You could mix as much foam as you wanted to make the pillow softer.
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I guess it would depend on environmental factors; how often it was used, how quickly the buckwheat broke down, etc. but also how firm you like the pillow. I was able to take a freezer bags worth of buckwheat out of mine, and can use that as replacement kernels when the time comes. So who knows? How often does a regular pillow last? 10+ years? I would bet that the buckwheat could last that long or more.
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a little I removed some filling to customize it to my liking, just take some time to get used to it and youll never use anything else my wife buys a new pillow every month buckwheat will last at least 3 years I have been using them for over 20 years
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The package is marked: Organic buckwheat hulls. I am very please with them and can highly recommend them as well as the pillows which Amazon is selling. I had purchased them before and like the buckwheat pills. I bought the hulls since my friend wanted more filling. I was fine with them and there was also no getting used the time. They were great right from the start.
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Jaclyn: The hulls are the best available in North America, triple cleaned, dust-free, and grown without herbicides and pesticides: organic. The pillow is available will hulls only if you specify in your order comments. The foam (3 percent by weight) has been added to improve the characteristics and performance of the pillow for most people. It makes the pillow softer, more comfortable, lighter, and more stable. That said, there are thousands of happy customers who enjoy the pillow without foam. Currently we are using 100% polyurethane foam (shredded). In about 6 weeks we will start using Preserve brand foam from HSM Solutions, which is soybean oil based foam. That is not available at this time. Jaclyn: The hulls are the best available in North America, triple cleaned, dust-free, and grown without herbicides and pesticides: organic. The pillow is available will hulls only if you specify in your order comments. The foam (3 percent by weight) has been added to improve the characteristics and performance of the pillow for most people. It makes the pillow softer, more comfortable, lighter, and more stable. That said, there are thousands of happy customers who enjoy the pillow without foam. Currently we are using 100% polyurethane foam (shredded). In about 6 weeks we will start using... » Read More Jaclyn: The hulls are the best available in North America, triple cleaned, dust-free, and grown without herbicides and pesticides: organic. The pillow is available will hulls only if you specify in your order comments. The foam (3 percent by weight) has been added to improve the characteristics and performance of the pillow for most people. It makes the pillow softer, more comfortable, lighter, and more stable. That said, there are thousands of happy customers who enjoy the pillow without foam. Currently we are using 100% polyurethane foam (shredded). In about 6 weeks we will start using Preserve brand foam from HSM Solutions, which is soybean oil based foam. That is not available at this time. « Show Less
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I think if a company says they are 100% organic pillows and they lie, they are breaking a law. I don't know if they are GMO. I love the pillows and I covered them with an allergy 100% organic cotton cover, and a 100% organic cotton pillow case. If you BUY one and bring it for testing, please let me know if they were lying about organics.
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Are you inquiring about a feather pillow or a down filled pillow? I secured new down pillows in Oct. that I absolutely love. I am hoping the 500 ThreadCount (TC) fabric retains the fluff better than the 300 TC that I bought 5 yrs. ago. I cannot tell you for certain but so far it is great.