Handwoven organic cotton decorative pillows stuffed with kapok from Coyuchi
Question from TA
Hi Debra,
I’m wondering what you recommend for throw pillows. I’d like to replace the old, synthetic ones we have.
What is the best option for the “insert” or fill that goes inside the pillow cover? It seems that finding an organic cover is the easier part. But what is the best affordable insert option?
I’ve considered shredded latex, but that could be lumpy and it can have a noticeable smell.
Wool would compress easily, I imagine.
I saw some very affordable ones with duck feathers on Ikea’s website and came to your site to check on the toxicity of duck feathers; since I don’t know where the feathers came from or how they’re processed, perhaps it’s best to pass on those? And getting well-processed duck feather pillows would probably be quite expensive.
I’d like to have a number of throw pillows, as well as floor pillows/cushions in a larger size. So I’d like something that won’t break the bank.
Debra’s Answer
The most resilient pillow filling I know of it kapok. And you can buy kapok pillow inserts with organic cotton shells.
FABRICADABRA: Kapok Pillow Inserts
Prices start at $21 and volume discounts are available for 12 or more.
If this doesn’t work for you, wool would be my second choice. I slept on wool pillows for years until I discovered kapok. But the do mat over time.
