Buckwheat Pillows

Our pillows provide firm, breathable support that holds its shape all night. Unlike soft fillers that compress under weight, buckwheat hulls lock together to keep your head and neck properly aligned. They stay cool, dry, and are fully adjustable so you can find the exact height that works for your body.

Molds to Your Shape

When you lie down, the hulls shift to conform to the shape of your head and neck, then lock in place. This creates a stable cradle that supports weight without bouncing back or flattening out. It fills the space between your neck and the mattress to prevent muscle strain.

Stays Cool All Night

Buckwheat hulls naturally allow air to circulate through the pillow. This airflow prevents heat from building up under your head and helps moisture evaporate quickly. You get a consistently cool surface without needing to flip the pillow.

Adjustable Height & Firmness

Every pillow includes a sturdy zipper that lets you access the filling. You can add or remove hulls to change the thickness (loft) of the pillow. This allows you to customize the fit based on your shoulder width and whether you sleep on your side or back.

Durable & Long Lasting

Buckwheat hulls are a hard, durable shell that does not degrade easily. While standard pillows need replacing every 1-2 years, a buckwheat pillow will maintain its support for 10 years or more. You can also refresh the pillow simply by adding new hulls over time.

Supports Proper Alignment

By providing a stable base that doesn't collapse, these pillows keep your spine straight while you sleep. This is often recommended for people with neck pain or posture issues, as it reduces stress on the vertebrae and allows muscles to relax.

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Premium Buckwheat Pillow

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Our Best-Selling Buckwheat Hull Pillow, Ideal for Side & Back Sleepers with Neck Pain, TMJ and CPAP Users.

Get our most popular dual-layer pillow. It features a 100% organic buckwheat hull core for firm, adjustable support. Choose your outer cover: luxuriously soft Quilted Bamboo or advanced Cool-Touch fabric. Both are removable with premium YKK zippers for easy washing and customization.

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Classic Japanese Sobakawa buckwheat pillow model

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Classic Sobakawa Pillow

$69.99

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The Original Japanese Sobakawa Pillow for Authentic, Firm Support.

Embrace tradition with this authentic Sobakawa. Its single, durable cotton twill case is filled with 100% organic buckwheat hulls for firm, breathable support that molds perfectly to your neck. A premium YKK zipper allows you to easily adjust the fill level for customized comfort.

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Buckwheat Neck Roll

$65.99

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Targeted Cervical Support for Neck, Knees, and Lumbar Area

Get versatile, targeted relief with our 17"x6" cervical roll. Filled with 100% organic buckwheat hulls, it’s designed to fill the gap under your neck, support your knees, or act as a lumbar bolster. Features a soft, removable bamboo cover and an adjustable fill zipper.

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Buckwheat Travel Pillow

$39.99

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Firm, Portable Buckwheat Neck Support for Any Journey.

Your comfort anchor while away from home. This 10"x14" travel pillow provides real, moldable cervical support to prevent stiffness on flights and road trips. It's filled with 100% organic buckwheat hulls and features a removable, cooling bamboo cover and YKK zipper for full adjustability.

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Hybrid Buckwheat and Memory Foam Pillow with Bamboo Cover

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Hybrid Buckwheat Pillow

$69.99

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The Perfect Buckwheat-Foam Hybrid Pillow for Medium-Firm Support

Ideal for first-time users or people with sensitive ears, this pillow blends 100% organic buckwheat hulls with soft memory foam. The 50/50 mix provides a medium-firm feel that's 70% quieter and 30% lighter than a 100% hull filled pillows.

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About Our Buckwheat Hull Pillows

What Is a Buckwheat Pillow?

If you're new to pillows filled with buckwheat hulls, this short video explains what they are, their history and the different models available.

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Quick Size Guide

Buckwheat pillow size comparison: travel size, Japanese plus size, standard size, and neck roll size.

We offer a range of buckwheat hull-filled pillows with unique designs, features and sizes.

Travel Size: Compact and portable. Ideal for travel, camping, or quick naps on the go.
Japanese Size: The authentic traditional size used in Japan. Best for back or stomach sleepers who prefer a low-profile pillow.
Japanese Plus Size: Slightly larger and loftier than the classic version. Great for combination sleepers or those who switch positions during the night.
US Standard Size: The familiar Western size. Best for side sleepers who want a wider surface area and maximum adjustability.
Neck Roll: Cylindrical shape designed for cervical alignment. Perfect for neck support, meditation, or lumbar use.

To ensure superior cooling and comfort, we use premium materials that enhance breathability—creating some of the best buckwheat pillows on the market.

Read our Full Guide to Buckwheat Pillow Sizes for more info on what sizes work best.

How We Clean The Buckwheat Hulls

Standard buckwheat hulls often contain dust, crop debris, and organic residue. We utilize a proprietary clinical-grade cleaning protocol to ensure every pillow is hypoallergenic, dust-free, and biologically neutral upon arrival.

1. Triple-Pass Grading

Hulls are passed through industrial sifters three times to mechanically remove dust, crushed fragments, and foreign plant matter, ensuring maximum airflow.

2. Thermal Treatment

Hulls undergo a high-temperature heat cycle to eliminate potential pests and larvae without the use of chemical fumigants or pesticides.

Macro view of triple-cleaned organic buckwheat hulls

3. Filtered Hydro-Wash

A precision rinse using filtered water removes fine surface particulates and residue that air-cleaning misses, significantly reducing allergen potential.

4. UV-C Disinfection

Final exposure to UV-C light neutralizes bacteria and mold spores, providing a sterile sleep surface suitable for humid climates.

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The PineTales Difference

See what makes PineTales buckwheat hull pillows the best on the market.

Feature	Generic / Cheap	PineTales
"Loft" Adjustments	✕ Many use flimsy hidden zippers that snag and break easily, making it impossible to adjust the pillow's height.	✓ Durable YKK Auto-Lock Zippers. Built to last a lifetime of adjustments. Easily add or remove hulls to perfect your fit.
Amount of Filling	✕ Often arrive under-filled to save shipping costs, forcing you to buy more hulls separately to get proper support.	✓ Intentionally Overstuffed. We give you extra hulls so you can remove them to find your perfect height, not buy more.
Cover Feel	✕ Often made from thin, cheap fabric that feels rough, allows dust to escape, and doesn't hold up to washing.	✓ Premium Bamboo or Cotton Twill. Thick, tight-weave fabrics that are soft to the touch and contain dust while maximizing airflow.
Long-Lasting Support	✕ Hulls get crushed and go flat quickly. Some use “pre-polished” hulls which are brittle and break down faster.	✓ Whole, Unprocessed Hulls. We use tough hulls that don't crush easily, providing consistent support for 5-10 years.
Who Makes It	✕ Random sellers with no quality control. If something is wrong, there's no real company to stand behind it.	✓ Buckwheat Specialists Since 2017. Thousands of sleepers trust our focus on quality and craftsmanship.

For expert tips, history, and in-depth guides on choosing, using, and caring for buckwheat hull pillows, visit our Buckwheat Pillow Knowledge Center.