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CDN_a t1_j68elzl wrote

Reply to comment by ConBroMitch in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]

Yeah... thank you very much... buckwheat no... I don't think so... that doesn't sound breathable, nor washable... nor adaptable to fluffing and putting behind one's back when sitting up watching tv... but thanks. Just some normal, cheap good pillow would be great!

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ConBroMitch t1_j68gr7u wrote

I suggest you do research on it before making assumptions. Because almost all of what you just said is completely incorrect.

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CDN_a t1_j68hkz7 wrote

Ok I stand to be corrected... I'm sorry perhaps they are breathable and washable I have NO idea! Thanks!

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ConBroMitch t1_j68rsiy wrote

Pro tip - don’t ask for buying advice from people who know better, and then question that advice with 0 evidence or knowledge on the subject.

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XxLoxBagelxX t1_j68v3ny wrote

Your primary issue is you want GOOD and CHEAP. Those two things are usually mutually exclusive, especially when talking BIFL products that aren’t cast iron. Buckwheat pillows are a great fit for what you’re asking for and what you’re saying you need them for. However is sounds like you want someone to jump in and tell you Great Value pillows are the way to go.

Buckwheat pillows are literally ideal for all of that. I paid $100 for my buckwheat Hullo pillow and quickly had to buy my boyfriend one as he was so jealous. 5 years later they’re still in perfect condition.

Buckwheat pillows cost more and you have to dial it in, but they’re 10000x better than any other pillow I’ve found. Other pillows are the way the come, and they’re either perfect or not. With buckwheat you can make the pillow you want.

As for washable they’re incredibly easy to clean. Dump the hulls into a trash bag, wash the cover, dump the hulls back in, move on with your day. The washer doesn’t destroy your pillow. Should you want to replace the buckwheat filling for some reason that’s easy to do as well.

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MeinScheduinFroiline t1_j68p6kk wrote

Whatever you end up going with, BUY ANTIMICROBIAL PILLOW PROTECTORS. They will extend the life of your pillows by many years. The generally fall into two categories and a lot of companies make both. The lower quality ones are a variety of poly fabrics and the better quality ones are of tight weave cotton. I find the poly ones tend to hold air so puff up every time you put your head on them and can sound plasticy. The cotton ones don’t do that and are super nice. Either way, I would recommend using a pillow case over that you wash regularly and then wash the covers every month or so.

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