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TIL about buckwheat husk filling in pillows.
I really like it, stays cooler longer, is firm but also conforms to the shape of your head and neck a bit
What normal pillow filling texture would it compare to?
Imagine the conformity of memory foam with the firmness of dry rice, and you're in the ballpark. There's not really a 1:1 comparison.
It might sound weird but it is super comfortable. It needs to be pretty full though, if it's under-stuffed then it just lacks the support.
What about the sound it makes you move on it?
I think it makes a pretty satisfying sound. When you first drop it on the ground it makes a gentle, "clink" sound. When you sit on it it kinda rustles a little.
Then it doesn't really make much noise when you shift around, unless you rearrange the pillow significantly. Once it conforms to your seat it kinda just holds its shape.
Dang. I might just get it for my next pillow.
I've never tried it for like a head pillow before so I don't know how comfortable it is for that, but it's great for anything you might sit on like a chair cushion or whatever
Beanbag chair...ish. it's not really close to anything else. In fact I think some beanbag chairs are filled with buckwheat husks.
It's common in traditional meditation cushions. It gives you a firm seat while still conforming nicely. There's nothing else like it, honestly.
Some traditional Japanese pillows use(d) them, which is where I first learned of them. They're also great because you can remove or add more hulls based on how thick or malleable you want the pillow to be. Highly recommend them.