What is the difference between buckwheat hulls and millet hulls?
Both pillows are equally firm as we sleep on them; they offer the exact same neck support. The main difference lies in the texture of the filling: Buckwheat hulls feel harsh and coarse, and they rustle when we move. They are large hulls that trap a lot of air which is then blown through the pillow when we move in our sleep. Millet hulls are tiny, they make no sound when they move and the filling feels smooth and velvety. Millet hulls are not softer than buckwheat hulls, but they do feel more velvety because they are so tiny, round, and smooth. Customers who own a buckwheat hull or millet hull pillow and always enjoyed it, are encouraged to stay with the same filling as they look to purchase a new pillow to replace the old one. All hull pillows are temperate (they do not take on heat in the summer or cold in the winter). Buckwheat hulls ventilate more easily given their large irregular shape. This will make a difference for those who tend to perspire at night and wake up to a damp pillo
