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.