Comments on: These pillows aren’t dirty http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/ I kill veggies. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:27:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Vanessa http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-15305 Vanessa Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:19:33 +0000 http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-15305 I'm not sure they're highly flammable just that they aren't covered in the flame retardent chemicals bedding is usually required to have. which is fine by me ^_^ I remember having my best nights sleep ever at my Nan's house on one of these pillows. I’m not sure they’re highly flammable just that they aren’t covered in the flame retardent chemicals bedding is usually required to have. which is fine by me ^_^

I remember having my best nights sleep ever at my Nan’s house on one of these pillows.

]]> By: Andrew Somers http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-13511 Andrew Somers Thu, 06 May 2010 08:01:46 +0000 http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-13511 Kapok is NOT hypoallergenic. I for one am highly allergic to kapok, as I am for down. Kapok is a common allergen, and included in enviornmental allergy tests that your doctor might do. Don't assume you can use kapok instead of down if you have a down allergy - you may well have a kapok allergy, and only an allergy test can determine that affirmatively. Cheers Andy Kapok is NOT hypoallergenic. I for one am highly allergic to kapok, as I am for down. Kapok is a common allergen, and included in enviornmental allergy tests that your doctor might do.

Don’t assume you can use kapok instead of down if you have a down allergy – you may well have a kapok allergy, and only an allergy test can determine that affirmatively.

Cheers

Andy

]]> By: Patrick Clark http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-5587 Patrick Clark Sat, 26 May 2007 22:15:50 +0000 http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-5587 Hello, I just noticed your thread about pillows and thought I would add my .02 You mentioned my company's website: www.zafu.net --which is how I found you. My wife and I use kapok futons, kapok body pillows, buckwheat sleeping pillows. Kapok is unusual in it's properties. It does compact with use. For a three inch thick futon, we stuff it with 16 pounds of kapok. Our futons are traditional Japanese style. That means each one is a single. We put two side by side and put a comfoter over the whole thing to hide the crack. The small size fits better in small spaces and is easie to move. For optimal use, airing out in the sun like they did in Japan is the best. It gets fluffy after an airing. It starts out huge but goes down in a few nights use. Then it is quit firm. However, firm has been documented as healthy. It takes awhile to get used too, but actually provides a more restful sleep and alleviates many back problems, etc. Kapok breaths very well as a mattress or pillow. Buckwheat breaths much better, and shapes better for good neck support. Join my newsletter if you want to find out more. Hello,

I just noticed your thread about pillows and thought I would add my .02

You mentioned my company’s website: http://www.zafu.net –which is how I found you.

My wife and I use kapok futons, kapok body pillows, buckwheat sleeping pillows. Kapok is unusual in it’s properties. It does compact with use. For a three inch thick futon, we stuff it with 16 pounds of kapok. Our futons are traditional Japanese style. That means each one is a single. We put two side by side and put a comfoter over the whole thing to hide the crack. The small size fits better in small spaces and is easie to move. For optimal use, airing out in the sun like they did in Japan is the best. It gets fluffy after an airing. It starts out huge but goes down in a few nights use. Then it is quit firm. However, firm has been documented as healthy. It takes awhile to get used too, but actually provides a more restful sleep and alleviates many back problems, etc. Kapok breaths very well as a mattress or pillow. Buckwheat breaths much better, and shapes better for good neck support. Join my newsletter if you want to find out more.

]]> By: violet913 http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-3870 violet913 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 16:10:07 +0000 http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-3870 I bought bamboo pillows at Target awhile back. 60% bamboo, 40% cotton made by Springs Industries. Not sure if you are opposed to shopping at Target but just thought I would let you know about this option. I bought bamboo pillows at Target awhile back. 60% bamboo, 40% cotton made by Springs Industries. Not sure if you are opposed to shopping at Target but just thought I would let you know about this option.

]]> By: ryan http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-3669 ryan Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:30:31 +0000 http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-3669 That's great, Sally! Very reasonable prices, too. That’s great, Sally! Very reasonable prices, too.

]]> By: SallyT http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-3668 SallyT Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:14:05 +0000 http://www.vegblog.org/archive/2007/03/08/these-pillows-arent-dirty/#comment-3668 It's also possible to buy kapok on line and make your own pillows. Zafu.net sells it. I used some to make a zabuton. It's held up nicely but it does compact quite a bit. I thought about using some of my leftover for decorative pillows but haven't gotten around to it. It’s also possible to buy kapok on line and make your own pillows. Zafu.net sells it. I used some to make a zabuton. It’s held up nicely but it does compact quite a bit. I thought about using some of my leftover for decorative pillows but haven’t gotten around to it.

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