Bamboo pillows are one type of green pillow. Earth-friendly and biodegradable, bamboo is an extremely fast-growing plant and a quickly renewable resource. Naturally anti-microbial, bamboo kills dust mites and are hypoallergenic. Bamboo pillows are a good choice for people with allergies. Bamboo is also softer than cotton.
Hemp pillows tend to pack down over time and are more dense than cotton. Hemp is a good choice for people who like a firmer pillow and who want a pillow that is made from natural materials.
Buckwheat hull pillows have been used for hundreds of years. You can expect to get a good 10 to 15 years of use from your buckwheat pillow. It is very breathable and does not support dust mite infestations. If you need a pillow that will ensure proper spinal alignment when you sleep, a buckwheat hull pillow is for you.
Kapok pillows are and excellent choice for people who sleep on their sides. These pillows are made from the seed pod fibers of the Ceiba tree. Kapok is hypoallergenic and a good choice for allergy sufferers.
Cotton pillows are hypoallergenic and breathe well, which prevents you from getting too hot during the night. Cotton tends to be one of the more dense green pillows available; however, you can can often choose between soft, medium and firm densities.
Flax seed pillows contain the whole seed of the flax plant. One of the biggest advantages of using a flax seed pillow, besides its biodegradability, is that you can heat or freeze the pillows. Pillows made of flax seed will hold heat about 45 minutes or longer if covered. Flax gives off moist heat, which makes it perfect if you tend to have muscle tension or workout soreness. You can use flax seed pillows over and over without them losing the ability to hold heat.
Although green pillows tend to be more expensive, over the long run and depending on which pillow you choose, you will get much more use out of your Earth-friendly pillow. Besides that, you will also have the satisfaction of helping use the Earth’s resources wisely.