The Lure of Sobakawa Pillows
Posted in Bedroom on February 11th, 2011 by Jim – Comments OffSobakawa Buckwheat Hull Pillows have become very popular in the United States although they’ve been used in the Orient for centuries now. You may also hear the pillow referred to as the “cool pillow” because it promotes a better air flow which allows your head to be cooled down during the hotter months and kept warm during colder months.
One reason that Oriental cultures have cherished these pillows for so long is because of their therapeutic affects. They provide excellent support and have proven very useful in helping to relieve both neck and back pain. Unlike ordinary bed pillows that tend to flatten out after repeated use, the buckwheat hulls remain firm much longer and adapt to the various movements of sleepers.
If you’re looking to relieve either back pain or neck pain these pillows can definitely do the trick. They help you get a good night of rest by keeping your neck aligned while you sleep. Many consumers have used their Sobakawa pillows for ten years or more and the support has not lessen with time.
This pillow is also both hypoallergenic and organic so it is people with asthma, allergies or super sensitive skin can benefit by using these pillows. If you tend to move around a lot at night you will love this pillow because the buckwheat hulls move as you move, making for an extremely comfortable sleep.
Because the pillows are available in various sizes you can buy several of them, one to use at home and one for travel aboard a plane or in your car. The buckwheat hulls make the pillow a bit heavier than normal pillows but the extra weight is worth the added comfort that you will receive when you bed down at night.
The Sobakawa pillow is not machine washable and this is because the hulls will get wet, moldy and become ruined. The nice slipcover that comes standard with every pillow is very good at protecting your pillow against any spills or stains.