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I inherited many of the pillows I have in the house from my mother and they are really starting to show their age. Despite following instructions I researched online, I have never had much luck washing older pillows. It is suggested you wash at a low temperature but surely that does not kill dust mites? And the pillows seem to take an age to dry naturally (I don’t have a spin dryer).
I have always favoured feather-filled pillows but there are so many alternatives now available. Some of my guests have expressed a preference for non-feather pillows because of allergies and I am always interested in companies trying to take a more ethical approach to manufacturing.
Ethical Bedding 'Bamboo Pillow': is it worth buying?
It is hypoallergenic, with zero toxic chemicals used according to Ethical Bedding. And its combination of eucalyptus and bamboo sounded unusual. The filling is bamboo, which is apparently naturally resistant to dust, dust mites and mould. The fabric shell is woven from Oeko-Tex certified, earth-friendly eucalyptus Tencel fibre, which is apparently moisture wicking, hypoallergenic and resistant to dust, mites and mould. The label reveals that the viscose fabric made from eucalyptus is combined with recycled PET. According to the website, each pillow uses the equivalent of 12-15 recycled plastic bottles.
The shell feels soft and silky (but obviously this will be covered with a pillowcase). I chose the soft/medium firmness so it is soft (which I prefer), but it does have the lack of movement I associate with a foam-filled pillow.
Fact file
- Material: Eucalyptus filling and 50 per cent bamboo/50 per cent recycled polyester shell
- Machine washable? Yes
- Country of manufacture: China
- Sizes available: Regular, Super King, Square
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How much does the Ethical Bedding 'Bamboo Pillow' cost?
For Ethical Bedding’s Eucalyptus Pillow, prices start at £49 for Regular.
Delivery
It arrived in a very smart grey carry bag in a cardboard box. Yes, simple and efficient with good delivery information. The plastic bag inside the carry bag seemed unnecessary and at odds with Ethical Bedding’s avowed eco approach.
Ethical Bedding 'Bamboo Pillow' verdict
If you are happy to spend a little more on a hypoallergenic pillow that is produced by a B-Corp-certified company with ethical supply chain and production systems and an emphasis on sustainability, this is a good option.
