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What is a spelt pillow?

Spelt pillows - Why spelt is so optimal

Due to the trend towards simplicity and natural products, more and more people in Germany are buying natural cushions, such as spelt cushions or pillows with rye, buckwheat, flax seeds, or buckwheat husks. The purchase of natural cushions in sustainable shops is intended to provide comfort and restful sleep, but also to convey the good feeling of having made an optimal purchasing decision. Mister Sandman explains why: When buying natural cushions, consumers are increasingly placing value on organic labels that guarantee that the pillow comes from controlled organic cultivation. Pillows that have experienced a veritable pillow renaissance in recent years are, according to information, grain pillows. Grain pillows combine all the properties that are currently in demand:

Grain pillows with grains are a natural product (which can also be refilled in part)
Grain pillows with grains are offered in organic quality
Grain pillows with grains help with health complaints
Grain pillows with grains provide comfort and a healthy sleep

Cherry stone pillows and pillows with fruit stone filling

In addition to pillows with a grain filling, pillows with an interior made of fruit stones, such as cherry stone pillows, are offered:

Cherry stone pillows plus cherry stones are natural products
Cherry stone pillows plus cherry stones can be used as heat pillows and cold pillows
Cherry stone pillows plus cherry stones are not suitable as head pillows or sleeping pillows
Naturally preserved cherry stone pillow products plus cherry stones should be labeled with organic seals

But what positive properties do cherry pits in cherry pit cushions have? Cherry pit cushions are probably the most well-known item due to the cherry pits. One might ask why? This is because cherry pit cushions bring many positive aspects with them. To be filled in covers, the cherry pits must first be washed and thoroughly cleaned. Gently dried cherry pits are preferred for cherry pit cushions. Cherry pits without chemical treatment or additives should be preferred in any case.

Cherry stones ideal as heat sleeping pillows
Cherry stones have the ability to retain heat for a long time (keep warm in winter)
Cherry stones are washable (washable, e.g., by hand)

Grape seeds as popular grape seed pillows

Grape seeds for grape seed pillows are beneficial during pregnancy and also after the birth of a baby for mother and child. Grape seeds are particularly soft and cuddly. Ideal also as a nursing pillow for expectant mothers with soft grape seeds. The right size for a nursing pillow can vary. One should choose a size between 1.2 and 2.2 meters. However, grape seeds are not only ideal as filling for nursing pillows; they are also used to fill regular sleep head pillows.

Grape seeds as filling materials give optimal support due to their fine grain properties and are very adaptable
Grape seeds can store heat ideally
Grape seeds as filling materials not only store heat excellently, but they also retain it for a long time
Grape seeds help relieve toothaches, rheumatic pains, and tension through their stored warmth

Natural pillows should match the mattress

Sleep pillows that have gained particular popularity in recent years, according to information, are pillows filled with spelt. In the wake of the organic trend, not only have grain pillows with grains experienced a revival, but also forgotten grains like spelt. As a result, more and more people, according to information, are not only biting into a spelt roll in the morning but also sleeping on grain pillows filled with spelt on a suitable mattress . But how do you find a mattress that really suits you? The best way is with the mattress finder in the Mister Sandman Shop, which provides individual advice and finds the right mattress plus guarantees free delivery right to your doorstep. Here you will receive comprehensive information on what needs your mattress must meet for you to sleep optimally. If you have any questions about our delivery, shipping (we have no shipping costs for delivery), an item, or need assistance, we offer our help in customer service and answer all your questions.

Natural sleep pillows and mattresses should be tested for harmful substances.

Sleep pillows should not only match the mattress but also meet certain quality criteria. Natural grain pillows should be tested for harmful substances. You can find the right mattress for your natural sleep pillow at Mister Sandman with the help of the Mister Sandman mattress finder in the web shop. Mister Sandman online shop mattresses are also Öko-Tex certified and are made in Germany.

Why spelt and spelt pillows?

Spelt is an ancient type of wheat. Sources document the cultivation of spelt in ancient Egypt 8000 years ago. Spelt reached Europe and Germany as a type of wheat via the Mediterranean. Since wheat and rye have experienced a dramatic decline in consumer preference, spelt enjoys particular popularity in comparison:

Spelt is rich in minerals as a wheat type.
Spelt is rich in vitamins as a wheat type.
Spelt is very digestible for food allergy sufferers as a wheat family type.

Spelt is available in Germany both from controlled organic farming and from conventional farming. If you want to buy a spelt product that is not contaminated with pesticides in Germany, you should buy your spelt with an organic certificate at the organic store. The organic store offers spelt pasta, spelt cookies, and other products with spelt. In the organic store, you can buy spelt as whole 100% organic spelt grain, 100% organic spelt flour, 100% organic spelt bran, and 100% organic spelt semolina - and as spelt pillows (grain pillows).

What is a spelt pillow?

Spelt cushions are filled with spelt. They can be divided into two categories: with grain filling (grain cushions) and with spelt husks and spelt husks (husk) as well as a grain filling. Both types of grain cushions usually have a cover made of natural material, such as cotton or another natural material. Spelt cushions with grains are mainly used as heat cushions, while those with spelt husk filling or spelt husks and spelt husks (husk) are mainly used as spelt pillows or spelt sleeping pillows. Perfect for a spelt cushion for restful sleep, the high-quality mattresses from Mister Sandman can be combined in the online shop as a latex mattress, gel mattress, or cold foam mattress. In principle, spelt husk filling, spelt husks, and the grains can be used in cushions of any kind, for example in decorative cushions or chair cushions.

Spelt pillows are suitable as heat pillows for children

Commonly used as a heat cushion. Heat cushions can be filled with different grains and seeds. Spelt is excellent as a filling for heat cushions, as the grains optimally store heat and gradually release a moist warmth. Spelt cushions with filling are particularly supportive for children. If they are organic certified, they are helpful in alleviating minor complaints of children. Furthermore, this product or heat cushion is a warm and cuddly sleep aid for children. Thus, it quickly becomes the favorite cushion. For adults, it not only provides relief from discomfort but also increases comfort while sleeping.

Spelt pillows relieve discomfort

Spelt pillows filled as heat pillows are helpful for various ailments:

As a heat pillow with natural filling, it relieves tension according to information
As a heat sleeping item, it helps according to information for neck pain and headaches
Help as a heat sleeping pillow according to information for stomach pain
As a heat sleeping pillow, it helps according to information for menstrual pain
Help as a heat sleeping pillow according to information for bloating
Help as a heat sleeping pillow according to information for colds
Help as a heat sleeping pillow according to information for cold feet
Help as a heat sleeping pillow according to information with sleep problems

Tips and information for spelt pillows

Spelt pillows are rather unsuitable as sleeping pillows. On one hand, a sleeping pillow of conventional size filled with spelt grains would be too heavy. Furthermore, the heat sleeping pillow would not transport moisture well when sweating during sleep. As sleeping pillows, they are best suited with spelt chaff or spelt husk filling (spelt head pillow).

How to use spelt pillows as heat pillows?

To be able to use the spelt pillow as a heat pillow for a long time, it must be heated. Tip and information: Pay attention to the times to prevent it from igniting. Heating in the oven or microwave is best for warming:

Heat in the oven for about 10-15 minutes
Heat in the microwave for about 90 seconds at 800 watts

After heating in the microwave for about 90 seconds

Spelt pillows can also be used as cold compresses

Spelt pillows can not only be used as heat pillows, but are also excellent as cold compresses. To use it as a cold compress, the pillow should be stored in the freezer.Tips and information: It should be placed in a freezer bag:

Help cool swellings
Help cool bruises
Support with insect bites
Relieve fever

Use spelt pillows with spelt husks as neck pillows

For people with neck problems, such as tension in the neck, neck pillows or neck support pillows are a true blessing. Neck pillows and neck support pillows help the head to lie in a way that alleviates neck tension. The neck pillow and neck support pillow offerings include various neck pillow models, each with different fillings. Additionally, there are neck pillows and neck support pillows in various designs:

Neck support pillows as support for the head and neck while traveling
Neck support pillows as support for the head and neck area for home
Neck pillows as support for the neck and head in various sizes
Neck pillows as support for the neck area and head with a cotton cover

Spelt pillows with spelt husks in the form of neck cushions

Neck pillows filled with spelt grains are very optimal as neck pillows. Spelt pillows with spelt husks can be warmed and thus relieve neck discomfort and headaches. They have very good supportive properties and help relieve the neck area. Spelt pillows are particularly popular as neck cushions. Neck cushions can be conveniently taken on trips. Neck cushions are also very practical to use in the car. Neck cushions are also very popular on long-haul flights. With this head support, one can also sleep optimally on the plane without developing neck and head pain.

Spelt husk pillows with spelt chaff (spelt husk) as sleeping pillows

In addition to spelt pillows that are filled exclusively with grains, they are also available with spelt chaff or spelt husk filling. Due to their positive properties, spelt husk pillows or spelt chaff pillows are very well suited as sleeping pillows:

Spelt chaff or spelt husk filling allows for excellent adaptation to the head and neck
Spelt husk and spelt husks or spelt filling provide high lying comfort
Spelt filling or spelt husk and spelt husks promote health and well-being
Spelt husk (spelt husks) and spelt filling have good hygienic properties

Spelt husk pillows have additional advantages

Spelt husk pillows provide lying comfort and a healthy sleep. This is particularly due to the many positive properties of this material, which this overview shows:

With spelt filling or spelt husk and spelt husks (loose) have extremely good air circulation
With spelt straw or spelt husk can be heated
With spelt filling (loose) or spelt husk have a good price-performance ratio (as do buckwheat and buckwheat hulls)

Organic spelt husk pillows with organic spelt husk are excellent for allergy sufferers

Bio spelt husk pillows or organic spelt pillows are reported to be excellent for allergy sufferers and people who sweat heavily as sleeping pillows.Tips and information: When choosing products with organic spelt husk and organic spelt filling, they should have an organic label. Additionally, according to information, one should ensure that products like organic spelt husk pillows with organic spelt filling or organic spelt have a cover made of organic cotton and preferably have a zipper. Covers and inserts of organic spelt husk pillows with organic spelt filling or organic spelt must be replaced according to care information within a few years. The cover should, according to specified information, be made of removable and washable organic material and ideally be made from organic cotton. The cover should also be organically certified. Covers with a biological as well as sustainable certification are, according to consumer information, a plus point for the purchase.

Do spelt pillows with spelt husks match Mister Sandman shop mattresses?

For a healthy and restful sleep, the sleeping surface should match the mattress. The Mister Sandman online shop offers three mattress models - Liara, Serena, and Anea - which pair excellently with spelt husk pillows. The Mister Sandman mattress finder helps to find an individually suitable model. Afterwards, you can try out Mister Sandman shop mattresses for 30 days. The Mister Sandman shop offers an excellent price-performance ratio and a 10-year guarantee on its products. If the mattress does not meet your expectations, it will be picked up for free via return delivery. If you need more information (e.g., about delivery, return delivery), feel free to visit us in the web shop or contact customer service for further information.

Spelt hus is the shell of the spelt grain

Spelt husks, spelt chaff, or spelt hull filling are, according to information, the terms for the small shells of spelt grain and are often used for pillow fillings. Spelt husk or spelt chaff surrounds the grain husk during the growth of the spelt grain. Spelt husk or spelt chaff consists of two layers. These two spelt husk layers are referred to as the outer husk and the inner husk. Unlike other cereal types, the spelt husks must be separated from the grains using a special process. Spelt chaff or spelt husk is naturally separated from the grain husk using two spelt chaff millstones. The millstones apply pressure until the husk, spelt husk, or spelt chaff separates from the grains. As an alternative to spelt chaff/spelt husk, millet husk can also be used.

Why is spelt well suited as a pillow filling?

Spelt chaff or spelt hus have properties that make spelt hus or spelt chaff fillings particularly optimal as filling for various pillow fillings:

Fillings spelt hus and spelt chaff fillings are breathable
Spelt hus fillings and spelt chaff fillings are climate-regulating
Spelt husk fillings and spelt chaff fillings have very good hygienic properties
Spelt husk fillings and spelt chaff fillings are a natural product and are preferred for pillow fillings

Pillows with spelt husk/spelt chaff fillings

As spelt chaff pillows or with spelt husks, all pillows that are filled with spelt husks/spelt chaff can basically be referred to. This includes sleep pillows, but also other pillow products, as shown in this overview:

Pillows with fillings for sitting
Pillows with fillings for cuddling (also for sewing yourself)
Small pillows for children (also for sewing yourself)
Pillows with fillings for breastfeeding (also for sewing yourself)
Pillows for decoration (also for sewing yourself with instructions)
Pillows for animals (for buying or sewing yourself)
Small pillows for travel
Meditation pillow (e.g. meditation pillow for yoga)

Sleep pillow made of spelt with addition

Sleep pillows or other types of pillows filled with spelt husks/spelt chaff can be well mixed with other materials. This overview shows which variants are possible:

Sleep pillow with spelt husks/spelt chaff can be mixed with millet husks
Sleep pillows with spelt chaff/spelt husks can have lavender flowers mixed in
Sleep pillows with spelt husks/spelt chaff can have various herbal mixtures added

Hemp pillows with millet husks as sleep head pillows

Millet pillows with millet husks can, according to confirmed information, not only help with restless sleep but also with issues such as back pain, tension, or even migraines. Millet pillows with millet (loose) or millet husks (also available loose) are often used as heat sources. Thus, one can warm the millet pillow with millet and millet husks in the microwave. By heating it, the filling of the millet pillow warms up. According to information, if one then places the millet pillow with millet husks on or sleeps on it, it is pleasantly warm, as the millet pillow can store heat with the millet husks. The inside of millet pillows is, like spelt husks, a small-fruited husked grain. Millet pillows with millet husks are much softer than those with spelt husks. Millet pillows with millet husks have very soft covers and are also elastic, soft, and flexible. Millet pillows are cuddly and excellent for nighttime rest. The millet pillow with millet husks supports the head ideally in any position. Additionally, the millet pillow filled with millet husks correctly surrounds the neck area, allowing the resting position to be enjoyed comfortably. Additional heating of the millet husks in the millet pillow in the microwave for tension can also work wonders. Since sleep becomes even more restorative, a millet pillow with millet husks is a great alternative to conventional sleep head pillows. It can excellently store heat and provides a balanced sleeping experience.

Benefits of hemp pillows with millet husks that can be purchased in a shop:

Hemp pillows with millet husks provide high localized flexibility
Hemp pillows with hemp shells are easy to warm in the microwave
Hemp pillows prevent sweating while sleeping
Hemp pillows allow very good moisture exchange
Hemp pillows provide quiet night rest
Hemp pillows keep fresh in summer
Hemp pillows keep warm in winter
Hemp pillows last 3-5 years
Hemp pillows soothe the musculature
Hemp pillows offer ideal adaptability

Tips and information for spelt husk pillows with spelt husk

Spelt husk pillows can be used in a variety of ways. They are particularly suitable as sleeping pillows. Since spelt husk pillows or spelt chaff pillows have very good supportive properties and are climate-regulating, they are most commonly used as head pillows or sleeping pillows. As heat pillows or cold pillows, pillows with an interior made of spelt husk/spelt chaff are not suitable. However, spelt husk/spelt chaff can be well used for almost any other type of pillow. The cover of the pillows should be made of removable and washable material and equipped with a zipper, so that these covers can be washed more easily and are washable.

Organic cover of spelt husk pillows in organic spelt husk quality: Information about the covers

Particular attention should be paid to the pillow covers of the pillows. Especially for pillows, such as sleeping pillows or head pillows, which are therefore regularly used for sleeping , one should ensure that the organic cover is made from organic natural materials, such as organic cotton material:

A organic cover for an organic spelt pillow with spelt husks should be made of organically certified cotton fabric
A organic cover for an organic spelt husk pillow (organic sleeping pillow as well as organic head pillow) should be made of organic quality cotton material
An organic cover for organic heat cushions should be made of organic cotton with organic certification

Organic cover for organic spelt pillows with spelt husks made of organic cotton of organic quality: Information on certification

For a bio cover made of organic cotton fabric for the pillows (sleeping pillows, head pillows, spelt husk pillows), one should also ensure that the cover is made of organic cotton of organic quality. For healthy sleep, it is very helpful if neither the cotton fabric cover nor the pillow inserts (spelt husk, spelt chaff, grains or other contents) are contaminated with pesticides. An organic seal guarantees that the organic cover is made of cotton of organic quality and that the contents of the pillows (spelt husk, spelt chaff) are free from harmful substances. Use organic spelt husk and organic cover for a sleeping pillow or head pillow!

Information on the care of kernel cushion articles - Are they washable?

Kernels cushions should generally not be washed, as grains like buckwheat and buckwheat husks, rapeseeds, flaxseeds, rye, etc. can quickly clump together when washed. Instead, the products should be replaced (or refilled) every 2-3 years. Here, one should take the opportunity to acquire new kernel cushions, such as buckwheat and buckwheat husks, rapeseeds, flaxseeds, rye. During use, one should heat the kernel cushions if possible, so that germs and bacteria are killed. When washing, it could happen that these grains form mold in the worst case, which is harmful to health. Therefore, one should not put flaxseeds and flaxseed husks as well as rapeseeds in the washing machine. Some products, such as spelt husk pillows, usually have a second cover in the actual pillow, which can be removed and cleaned.