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KAPOK
The fiber that changes how you sleep
Wildly harvested from the seed pods of ceiba trees in Indonesia, kapok is a silky, buoyant fiber that is lofty like down and cooler than foam. No farms, no pesticides, no synthetics. Just fiber the tree drops on its own.
Here is why it matters: your spine only recovers at night when it is actually aligned. A pillow even an inch too high or too flat pushes your neck out of line for eight hours straight. That is the stiffness you wake up with. Every MAREA pillow unzips so you can add or remove fill until the loft fits your body, your sleep position, and your mattress. Most people have never slept on a pillow that truly fits them. Once you do, you cannot go back.
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Kapok vs. the pillows you have already tried
Most pillows make you choose between soft and supportive, cool and cozy. Kapok does not.
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Memory foam pillows
Down and feather pillows
Wildly harvested kapok fiber from Indonesia
Synthetic foam made from petroleum
Animal down, a common allergen
Tuned to your exact loft with zippered fill access
One fixed shape for every body
Flattens overnight
Yes, hollow fibers move heat away
No, foam traps heat
Runs warm
None. No off-gassing, no flame retardants
Can off-gas VOCs for weeks
Chemically washed and treated
Refillable, lasts for years
Replace every 1 to 2 years
Clumps and loses loft
Yes, naturally
Yes, but synthetic
No
Our Story
MAREA started with a simple problem: every body pillow was either plastic foam or flattened feathers. So we built the one we wanted to sleep on. Pure kapok, organic cotton, handmade in the USA, and adjustable to the person actually using it.
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Questions? We are here.
The most common questions about kapok, our pillows, and your order.
What is kapok?
Kapok is a silky, buoyant plant fiber harvested from the seed pods of the ceiba tree. It feels like a blend of down and silk, breathes exceptionally well, and is naturally a vegan alternative to feathers. No animals, no foam, no chemical odors.
How firm are MAREA pillows?
As firm as you want them to be. Every MAREA pillow has a zipper that opens the inner shell, so you add or remove kapok until the loft and firmness match your frame and sleep position. Keep what you remove and top it back up any time.
Is the whole pillow organic?
The sateen covers are GOTS certified organic cotton, certified to the leading global textile standard. The kapok fill is wildly harvested plant fiber gathered from Indonesian ceiba trees, with no farms and no pesticides.
Can I wash it?
Yes. The organic cotton cover zips off in seconds and machine washes cold. Spot clean the kapok insert and air it in the sun to refresh the fill.
Where do orders ship from?
Every order ships from the USA with tracking sent to your email as soon as it is on the way. Shipping is free on orders over $80 to the continental US.
Still have a question?
Reach out through our contact page and we will be happy to help.