Description
The Buckwheat Crescent Neck Pillow curves a buckwheat hull fill into a crescent that supports the head and relieves stress in the neck and shoulders. Hulls shift to mold to the sleeper, air circulates through the fill, and a soft polyester fleece cover finishes the surface.
- Crescent Shape – The curve wraps the neck's natural line – support follows the head instead of pushing it
- Moldable Hull Fill – Shifting hulls mold to the body's natural contours – customized support in a neck pillow format
- Allergy Alternative – Buckwheat hulls provide a healthy alternative for people with allergies to down feathers – no feathers, no down
- Fleece Cover – A soft polyester fleece cover – warmth and softness against the neck
A Neck Pillow Chiropractors Recommend, in Hull Fill
The crescent is the shape a neck actually rests in, and this pillow fills that shape with buckwheat hulls instead of foam. The manufacturer notes it is recommended by chiropractors to help relieve muscle tension, headaches, neck and back pain, because the hulls mold to the body's natural contours and then hold the position the neck chose.
Two practical advantages come with the fill. Air circulates through the hulls, keeping the head and neck cool while sleeping, and buckwheat is a sustainable crop that can be cultivated without pesticides or herbicide. The distributor lists the pillow at 6 by 12 by 17 inches, and the cover is soft polyester fleece.
Features and Benefits
Support Design
- Crescent Shape: Crescent-shaped pillow gently supports the head to relieve stress in the neck and shoulders
- Buckwheat Hull Fill: Shifting hulls mold to the body's natural contours for exceptional comfort
- Airflow: Hulls allow fresh air to circulate, keeping the head and neck cool
Materials
- Cover: Soft polyester fleece
- Fill Note: Buckwheat is a sustainable crop, cultivable without pesticides or herbicide
Product Specifications
Dimensions and Materials
- Dimensions: 6 x 12 x 17 inches (distributor listing)
- Fill: Buckwheat hulls
- Cover: Polyester fleece
Packaging
- Packaging: Sold individually, one pillow per package
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Why a Crescent of Hulls Suits Necks Better Than a Block
Rectangular pillows support the head and abandon the neck, or fill the neck and lift the head too high. The crescent puts moldable support in the curve where the neck actually rests, and the hull fill tunes itself to the individual sleeper.
- Shape Matches Anatomy – The crescent follows the neck's curve – support arrives at the place tension lives
- Self-Tuning Fill – Hulls shift to the sleeper's contours and hold – no density guessing at purchase
- Feather-Free – A healthy alternative for down-allergic sleepers – the fill is plant hulls, not feathers
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is this pillow?
The distributor lists it at 6 x 12 x 17 inches. It is a neck pillow format, smaller than a bed pillow.
Who recommends this style of pillow?
The manufacturer notes that chiropractors recommend the crescent hull pillow. It is positioned to help relieve muscle tension, headaches, neck and back pain.
What is the cover made of?
The cover is a soft polyester fleece. The fill inside is buckwheat hulls.
Is buckwheat good for allergies?
The manufacturer presents buckwheat hulls as a healthy alternative for people with allergies to down feathers. The fill contains no feathers or down.
How does the fill support the neck?
The hulls shift and mold to the body's natural contours, then hold that shape. Air also circulates through the fill, keeping the neck cooler.
