{"product_id":"kapok-pillow-insert","title":"Kapok Pillow Insert","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural pillow insert filled with kapok fiber grown in Vietnam and handmade by our artisans in Hanoi. Soft, breathable, and entirely plant-based. The vegan alternative to down that you have probably been hearing about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the pillow we put inside our own \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003eFrench linen pillowcases\u003c\/a\u003e. We are not going to pretend it feels exactly like down. It is its own thing. Lighter, more breathable, and with a gentle fluffiness that does not flatten the way down does over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is kapok\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKapok is the silky fiber from the seed pods of the kapok tree, which grows in tropical regions across Southeast Asia, including parts of southern Vietnam. The pods drop naturally when ripe. The fiber is harvested by hand, separated from the seeds, and cleaned. No pesticides. No irrigation. No chemicals. The tree is not harmed in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries before synthetic fillings existed, kapok was the standard for pillows and mattresses in Asia. People in Vietnamese villages still call it \"bông gòn.\" Our grandmothers slept on it. We are bringing it back, made properly, for people who want a natural fiber pillow that performs as well as it sleeps clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy kapok\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight times lighter than cotton.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kapok fibers are hollow at the molecular level, so air moves through them freely. A queen-size kapok pillow weighs about 600 grams compared to over 1.5 kg for a cotton-filled equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally hypoallergenic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kapok contains natural compounds that resist dust mites, mold, and bacteria. For people with eczema, allergies, or sensitive skin, this matters every night. Learn more about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/are-linen-sheets-good-to-sleep-on-an-honest-answer-from-a-linen-maker\"\u003ewhy natural fibers are better for sensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool for hot sleepers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hollow fiber structure means heat does not get trapped near your face. Air circulates through the pillow as you move. People who switch from down or memory foam usually notice this within the first few nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan and cruelty-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e No animals involved at any point. Down and feather pillows come from ducks and geese in industrial farming conditions. Kapok comes from a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolds its shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike down, which compresses and needs daily fluffing, kapok keeps its loft. You may need to massage the pillow into shape after a few weeks of use, but it does not go flat the way down does after a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow we make it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kapok is sourced from small Vietnamese farms, mostly in Dong Thap and Tay Ninh provinces. We buy raw fiber, hand-clean it again at our workshop in Hanoi, and fluff it before filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer shell is a tightly woven cotton-polyester blend. This is intentional. Pure cotton or linen shells let the fine kapok fibers escape through the weave over time, which means dust and lint everywhere. The cotton-poly shell is dense enough to contain the kapok completely while still allowing air to move through. This is the same fabric used in professional pillow inserts worldwide. The shell stays inside your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003elinen pillowcase\u003c\/a\u003e, so you never see or feel it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pillow is sewn and filled by hand by one of our 100+ artisans at our Hanoi workshop. Read more about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/meet-the-artisans-70-year-old-hands-crafting-your-french-linen-bedding\"\u003ethe artisans who make our products\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits which pillowcase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 x 66 cm (20\" x 26\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003eOur Standard linen pillowcase\u003c\/a\u003e, AU Standard, UK Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 x 76 cm (20\" x 30\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003eOur Queen linen pillowcase\u003c\/a\u003e, US Queen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 x 91 cm (20\" x 36\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003eOur King linen pillowcase\u003c\/a\u003e, US King\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to care for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKapok pillows are not machine washable. The hollow fibers absorb water and become very heavy when wet, and they take a long time to dry properly. Once kapok gets soaked, it is hard to restore the original loft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day care is simple. Always use a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003epillowcase\u003c\/a\u003e, which protects the insert from oils and dust. Air the pillow in the sun once every few weeks. This is enough for most cleaning needs. For spills, spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry completely in the sun before using again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the pillow flattens slightly over months of use, massage and fluff the kapok by hand to restore loft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pillow insert is designed to go inside our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003eFrench Linen Pillowcases\u003c\/a\u003e. The combination is what we sleep on at home. The kapok keeps your head cool. The stonewashed linen breathes and softens with every wash. Together they outperform anything we have tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, choose your \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003elinen pillowcase\u003c\/a\u003e in the same size as your kapok insert. If you are building out a full bed, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-bedding\"\u003eFrench Linen Bedding Sets\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo-linen-collection\"\u003eBamboo Linen Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for a softer alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne natural kapok pillow insert in your chosen size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTightly woven cotton-polyester outer shell (keeps kapok contained, no shedding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare instructions card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA note from our workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are not a kapok company. We make linen bedding. But once we started shipping \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-linen-pillowcases\"\u003epillowcases\u003c\/a\u003e internationally, customers kept asking what pillow we recommend inside. We tried down. We tried polyester. We tried wool. Nothing worked the way we wanted with the linen pillowcase, until we went back to what Vietnamese grandmothers have been using for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is that pillow. Made the way our grandmothers would have made it, by hand, in Hanoi. If you want to understand more about what makes our bedding different, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/are-linen-sheets-good-to-sleep-on-an-honest-answer-from-a-linen-maker\"\u003eour honest guide to linen sheets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pillow is filled by hand after you place your order. Lead time is 7 to 10 days for production, plus shipping. 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