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Buckwheat Hulls for Sustainable Pillow Design

Date:6 July 2023

Country: United States

Plant Name:

    Buckwheat

Residue Name:

    Hulls

End Products

Biomaterials

Pillows

Application

  • Adjustable support for neck and head in pillows, improving sleep quality and comfort.

Description

This project explores the use of buckwheat hulls in creating pillows, originating from Japan and also known as sobakawa pillows. The firm, moldable hulls offer adjustable support for the head, neck, and shoulders, making them ideal for those with neck pain. Buckwheat pillows also provide temperature regulation and durability, with hypoallergenic benefits. However, the hulls are not washable, and some users experience skin irritation.

 

Pathway Description:

Buckwheat pillows are made by harvesting and cleaning buckwheat hulls, which are then dried and sterilized. The hulls are filled into breathable cotton covers, often with a zipper for adjustability. Quality checks ensure proper fill distribution and durability. Finally, the pillows are packaged and shipped to customers.

 

 

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Tags: Eco Friendly PillowBuckwheat ComfortBuckwheat Benefits

End Products

Biomaterials

Pillows

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Secondary agricultural residue

Name

Buckwheat Hulls

Form

Solid (Hulls)

Logistics

Sourced as a byproduct of buckwheat grain

Characteristics

Durable

Pathways

Thermal

Drying and Sterilization

Mechanical

Harvesting ,Filling