Care Instructions for Natural Fibers Bed Pillows, Duvet Inserts & Toppers

How to take good care of your bed pillows 

Kapok Bed Pillows:

  • not machine washable
  • protect your pillow with a pillowcase and/or a pillow protector .
  • spot clean as needed, let dry thoroughly before using
  • Airing your pillows under the sun once a month will help keep them fresh and eliminate odours or impurities.
  • View the FAQ for Kapok Care Instructions for more details

Buckwheat Pillows:

    • not washable
    • protect your pillow with a pillowcase and/or a pillow protector
    • spot clean as needed
    • if you prefer, dry clean is fine too
    • Another option is to un-stuffed the pillow and wash the case individually. The zipper allows you to remove all the buckwheat hulls. You can later re-stuff the pillow.

      Organic Wool Pillows:

      1. Protect your pillow with a pillowcase and/or a pillow protector
      2. Remove the wool filling, unfold, and air out in the sunshine (outside or indoors). 
      3. Wash cotton casing with regular laundry in cold water.
      4. Wool pillows naturally compress 20-30%, for the original loft fluff the wool or remove some filling to suit your unique needs. Before folding and placing back in the cotton casing.  

      Latex Pillows:

      • Shredded latex pillows can be washed and dried in heavy duty machines. Be sure to dry thoroughly (perhaps with several cycles).

      Latex & Wool Pillows

      • cannot be washed in machine
      • protect your pillow with a pillow case and/or pillow protector
      • In case of an accident, use a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol to spot clean the pillow. Air dry outside, preferably on a sunny day (sunlight acts as a natural dry clean for wool).

      How to take good care of your Duvet Inserts

      Bamboo Duvet Inserts:

      • Use a quality duvet cover to help protect your bamboo duvet.
      • Spot clean soiled parts with lukewarm soapy water, if needed.
      • Hang dry in direct sun or tumble dry on a low setting.
      • Fluff the duvet regularly to maintain loft.
      • Do not store your duvet in a plastic and polyester bag, it would trap moisture and promote the growth of mildew
      • Professional dry clean is ok, if you prefer.

      Kapok Duvet Inserts: (View the Kapok FAQ page for more details)

      • Use a quality duvet cover to help protect your kapok duvet.
      • Spot clean soiled parts with lukewarm soapy water, if needed.
      • hang to dry in direct sun or tumble dry on a low setting
      • Do not store your duvet in a plastic and polyester bag, it would trap moisture and promote the growth of mildew

      Organic Wool Duvet Inserts:

      • Use a quality duvet cover to help protect your wool duvet.
      • Wool is self cleaning, naturally resisting odours, bacteria and allergens.
      • Do not machine wash in water
      • Wash the duvet cover regularly
      • If needed, spot clean or hand wash soiled parts with lukewarm soapy water or hydrogen peroxide (note, this may cause lightening of fabric).
      • Air out on a hot sunny day few times a year to deodorize and kill germs.
      • Professional dry clean is fine, if necessary.

      • Sunning your topper periodically will keep it refreshed and revitalize the wool.