Natural-fill Pillows Covered in Organic Cotton

Rejuvenating rest begins at the top!

One of the most important keys to getting a good night's sleep is choosing the right pillow. This is not always an easy selection to make, but hopefully we can help...

• Your pillow must be the right height for your sleeping positon.
  • Side sleepers need a relatively high, dense pillow to support their head in a natural position.
  • Back sleepers need a flatter pillow to keep the neck and spine aligned properly.
  • Those who sleep on their stomach need a very thin pillow.
    NOTE: Sleeping on the stomach is not great for your neck and spine...you might want to try changing to another position.
  • People who switch positions during the night need a flat pillow for the time on their back or stomach, and a thicker pillow for the time on their side.
• Your pillow must be in good condition.
  Many people get so attached to their pillow that they do not realize it is worn out. To test your pillow fold it in half, sqeeze out the air, and let go. If it doesn't quickly spring back open it's time for a new one.
• Your pillow must be made of the right materials.
  Store-bought pillows are typically filled with polyester or other synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, or down and feathers and covered with conventionally-grown cotton fabric or a cotton/poly blend. Synthetic fillings and polyester fabrics are manufactured from petrochemicals, which can offgas toxic and sensitivity-causing fumes. Down/feather pillows harbor dust mites and cause allergic reactions in many people. Our Pure-Rest pillows are filled with natural latex or natural fibers and are free of toxic chemicals. The organic cotton covers are soft and easy to clean. These pillows are naturally resistant to mites, mildew and water, and they feel great!

Natural/organic shredded rubber pillow for people who switch sleeping positions (and everyone else)

Many folks who change sleeping positions during the night choose down/feather pillows because the thickness can be adjusted as desired. But, as you might know, feather pillows have their problems: 1) they are not very comfortable when they matte down after first couple of months; 2) they often cause allergic reactions; and 3) most down/feather pillows cannot be washed to keep dust mites under control.

Pure-Rest's 100% natural shredded rubber pillow is an exceptionally healthy and wonderful alternative! The "cushy" filling of this pillow can be arranged with a dip in the middle for back sleeping and higher areas on the sides for mid-night switches, which means no more pillow-punching at 2am! And this pillow can be machine washed to keep it fresh and free of unwanted critters. We love this pillow so much, we think it's the perfect pillow for everyone!

*The zippered cover provides easy access to the filling so you can remove some if it's stuffed too full. The knit fabric is very soft and is thicker than the woven cover, so it provides a softer sleeping surface.

Natural/organic pillows for side sleepers (wool, kapok, molded rubber)

People who sleep on their side need a relatively high, dense pillow to support their head in a natural, straight position. Pure-Rest's 100% natural shredded rubber pillow (see above) is a good option for side sleepers because it is stuffed quite full and the stuffing can be removed to fine-tune the thickness to your head and comfort. Other options for side sleepers are Pure-Rest's heavy-fill certified organic wool, heavy-fill kapok*, or molded natural rubber pillow.

Natural/organic pillows for back sleepers (wool, kapok, contoured rubber)

Those who sleep on their back need a flatter pillow to keep the neck and spine properly aligned. Pure-Rest's 100% natural shredded rubber pillow is a good option for back sleepers because stuffing can be removed to fine-tune the thickness. Other options for back sleepers are light-fill certified organic wool or kapok* pillows, or Pure-Rest's contoured natural rubber pillow.

* Kapok pillows can be machine washed and dried. Kapok is a fluffy resiliant fiber from the seed pods of the tropical Ceiba pentandra tree.

Woolie Ball pillow

Pure-Rest's Woollie Ball pillow is unique. The filling is made of woolen balls that resist the need to attach to each other, which keeps your pillow fluffy over years of use. The loose nature of the soft, balled-up woollies also reduces pressure on the ear. You can occasionally machine wash this pillow on the hand-wash cycle and air-dry indoors. It's made with certified organic wool and covered in fancy European organic cotton ticking. We haven't tried this pillow yet, but according to Pure-Rest it's very comfortable and a new favorite.

Other pillows and sizes

We also carry organic cotton pillows, but they matte down more than wool and kapok so we don't usually recommend them to our customers. Most pillow styles are also available with medium fill and many are available in other sizes including child (14" x 20"), boudoir/travel (12" x 16"), Euro (26" x 26"), and body (10" x 60"). Contact us for pricing and availability.