A person who likes the soft and fluffy feel of a down pillow might like a kapok pillow. Kapok is a fiber grown in a seed pod from a tree. Kapok fiber is very light, soft, and has a very fluffy feeling. It feels wonderful; however kapok can compress over time and lose some of the fluffiness. We carry kapok pillows which have a zipper so you can add or remove the kapok for a customized fill: Sachi Organics Kapok Pillow and Savvy Rest Organic Kapok Pillow.
Contour rubber pillows are also made from natural latex and can be compared to a traditional memory foam pillow. The main difference between memory foam and natural latex is that the latex has an instant response and moves with you opposed to the delayed response of memory foam that takes time to move when you do. Both of these pillows are typically made with a thicker part at the neck and a contour down the middle of the pillow for the head. Although a contour pillow can be the perfect pillow because it offers good neck support, it is also one of the hardest to ensure you will get a good fit to your body if you are ordering online, as the thickness of the pillow is different between manufacturers and also different from a memory foam pillow. It would be ideal to try a contour pillow before purchasing.
Organic buckwheat or millet pillows have a firmer feel which makes them extremely supportive. The buckwheat or millet hulls can be manipulated around inside the pillow to create a roll for your neck and a dip for your head or whatever formation is most supportive to you and your sleeping style.
Choosing the right pillow can also depend on which position you sleep in. People who sleep on their back and stomach will need a thinner pillow because they will be closer to the bed and need less support than someone who sleeps on their side. A side sleeper will need the added support and height of a pillow since their head will be further from the mattress. Either a thicker wool pillow or a shredded rubber pillow might be a good option for a side sleeper. A back and stomach sleeper might be more happy with a kapok pillow, a wooly bolas pillow, or a thinner rolled and carded wool pillow. Rolled and carded wool pillows come in different thickness and firmness levels which allow you to choose one that is not too thick or thin but is just right. The wooly bolas pillow can be ideal for many people as it can be molded to comfort as well as adding or removing the bolas to reach the perfect comfort level.
