Organature Australia
PILLOW - Luxury Organic Silk Cotton - various sizes (soft) - Australian Made
PILLOW - Luxury Organic Silk Cotton - various sizes (soft) - Australian Made
Materials
Materials
100% Organic fabrics and fillings. We only offer fabrics with the highest global organic standard certification. View the GOTS Certification of our supplier HERE
The Beauty of Organic Imperfection: Understanding Natural Unbleached Cotton
The Beauty of Organic Imperfection: Understanding Natural Unbleached Cotton
We sometimes hear from customers who are surprised to notice tiny black flecks, subtle colour variations, or an earthy scent in our organic cotton products. In a world filled with heavily processed textiles that are bleached, dyed and chemically treated to appear perfectly uniform, these natural characteristics can feel unfamiliar at first.
But these “imperfections” are actually something very special.
They are signs that your fabric is real, minimally processed, and as close to nature as possible.
What Are the Black Flecks in Organic Cotton?
Those tiny black or brown flecks you may notice in unbleached organic cotton are naturally occurring remnants from the cotton plant itself. They can include tiny fragments of cotton leaf, seed particles or plant matter that remain after processing.
In conventional textile manufacturing, fabrics are typically subjected to intensive bleaching and chemical treatments designed to strip away every trace of natural variation. While this creates a perfectly smooth and uniform appearance, it also removes much of the fabric’s natural character — and introduces harsh chemicals into the process.
With pure organic unbleached cotton, the goal is different.
Rather than forcing the fabric into artificial perfection, we choose to preserve the integrity of the natural fibre wherever possible. Those little flecks are a gentle reminder that the cotton came from the earth, not a chemical laboratory.
The Natural “Earthy” Smell of Organic Cotton
Another characteristic some customers notice is the subtle earthy or “natural” scent that can accompany organic cotton products when first opened.
This is completely normal.
Unlike synthetic fabrics or heavily treated conventional cotton, organic cotton is not saturated with artificial fragrances, chemical finishes, formaldehyde resins or harsh processing agents designed to mask natural odours. Instead, you are experiencing the genuine scent of natural fibres that have been minimally processed.
Most customers find this scent softens naturally after airing and sunlight, but many also come to appreciate it as part of the authenticity of truly natural bedding and fabrics.
Why We Choose Unbleached Organic Cotton
At Organature, we believe there is beauty in authenticity.
Choosing unbleached organic cotton means choosing:
- Fewer harsh chemical treatments
- Reduced environmental impact
- A more breathable and natural fabric
- A textile that retains its organic character
- A product that celebrates nature rather than disguising it
No two pieces are ever completely identical and we see that as something worth celebrating.
A Return to Natural Living
Modern manufacturing has conditioned us to expect absolute uniformity in almost everything we buy. But nature doesn’t work that way. Every piece of timber has its own unique grain, and organic cotton carries its own unique natural markings too.
These subtle irregularities are not flaws. They are part of the story of the fibre.
They remind us that what we are sleeping on, wrapping our babies in, or bringing into our homes is something genuine, thoughtfully made, and connected to the natural world.
The Life of a Pillow
The Life of a Pillow
If you’re currently sleeping on cheap synthetic pillows, research suggests they should be replaced every 6 – 12 months and if you've ever opened them before you throw them away, you might be shocked at what you find.
If you are feeling unwell, lethargic or unable to recover in reasonable time from an illness, getting a new pillow is the first thing we recommend to improve your general health and well-being and remember, even quality Organic Pillows need to be replaced periodically to ensure you keep getting a quality night's sleep.
About the Outer Covering
About the Outer Covering
These pillows are made with an organic cotton outer (un-dyed, unbleached, un-treated fabric), with a zippered end. Cotton pillow casings require a zippered opening that is closed after filling, due to machinery limitations. For safety reasons the pull tag has been removed and it is not intended as a zip which can be opened.
Packaging and Handling
Packaging and Handling
How we handle our products is just as important as the products themselves.
Instead of plastic packaging or wraps, we use True Cellulose packaging, which is completely non toxic, safe for food storage and fully biodegradable.
Our staff do not wear any perfumes, lotions, sprays or other toxic body-care products and all their clothing is washed in chemical free washing powder to make sure that every aspect of our manufacturing, storage, supply, transfer and delivery process is as clean and as pure as possible.
Even the ink we use to print our invoices and price-lists is the safest we can find on the market.
Postage and Shipping
Postage and Shipping
$20 flat rate shipping Australia wide. Orders over $200 are shipped FREE!*
You can also collect your parcel direct from our Showroom in Newhaven VIC 3925. Please complete the form here to receive a code to remove the postage from your order prior to payment.
*Excludes furniture, beds, mattresses, futons and toppers. Please contact us for a shipping quote if you require Express Postage.
Made in Australia by Organature
Made in Australia by Organature
The majority of Organature products are made, by us, right here in Victoria Australia. Organature is the only Australian Made manufacturer and retailer of 100% Organic Furniture and Bedding.
- Made with GOTS Certified fabrics and fillings
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These Luxury pillows are made with 100% pure Organic Cotton fabric and 100% Silk Cotton filling and are medium soft to medium firm to sleep on depending on how much filling you keep inside the covering. No synthetic fibres, no polyesters, no additives to cause perspiration.
Our pillows are made with 100% natural fibres and after time they will compress down, so a quick daily fluffing is recommended (as you would with a feather / down pillow). Like in nature, natural fibres can be inconsistent. Sometimes the pillows can be ‘lofty’ to start with, and sometimes a little more settled. Nature cannot be shaped into a consistent form unless man-made fibres and chemicals are added, which Organature WILL NOT do. Pillows stuffed with silk-cotton act most like standard pillows. They have loft, can be fluffed, do not need to be punched in the middle of the night and retain their shape well.
About the Outer Covering
Made with an organic cotton outer (un-dyed, unbleached, un-treated fabric), with a zippered end. Silk cotton pillow casings require a zippered opening that is closed after filling. This also allows you to open and adjust the amount of filling (if required), to obtain the optimum comfort level. For safety reasons the pull tag has been removed. Should you wish to take out some filling, use a paper clip or similar implement to open the zip but this implement must be removed when finished. Take care when opening and removing the silk cotton fibres as they are light enough to blow around.
Approximate Sizes
- Standard – 700 gram. 46 x 70 cm approx.
- Queen – 1000 gram. 53 x 73 cm approx.
Note: Pillow specification is based on weight of the fill and the height of the pillow.
About Silk-Cotton Filling
Silk-Cotton (also known as kapok) is a natural fibre from the kapok tree (Bombax ceiba). Despite its name, it contains no silk and no cotton. The fibre is an airy, buoyant plant fluff that was once used in early life-jacket designs before synthetic foams were introduced.
Feel & Performance
Silk-Cotton has a light, down-like feel — soft, buoyant, and naturally hypoallergenic.
- When pillows are firmly filled, it offers medium support.
- When some filling is removed, it becomes softer and more breathable, allowing more air to move through the fibres.
- It provides the gentle, weightless comfort of down without the allergies or loss of loft that feathers often cause.
Naturally Organic & Sustainably Grown
The Silk-Cotton tree grows wild in the tropical forests of Asia. It:
- thrives on natural rainfall
- grows in all soil types
- is not farmed or plantation-grown
- requires no fertilisers, pesticides, or herbicides
- is GMO-free
Because the fibre grows high in the seed pods of the tree and is collected by hand, it is naturally clean and considered 100% truly organic.
Ideal for Warm Climates
In India, Silk-Cotton has long been used as a traditional pillow filling. The climate there—hot and humid—is similar to many regions of Australia. Like organic cotton, Silk-Cotton helps dissipate body heat and contributes to a cooler, more comfortable sleep.
Natural Variations
As the fibre is not chemically cleaned or treated, you may occasionally notice tiny husk fragments, leaves, or small twig particles. These are natural features of authentic, untreated Silk-Cotton.
"I have avoided replacing our pillows for WAY longer than I am comfortable admitting. In fact we are likely all sleeping on cesspools of unmentionable grossness - BUT there is a reason.
I have gone to buy pillows many times and always stopped before actually buying. Why? Because I know how dangerous many of the man made chemicals that are used on pillows are to our health. I also know that we spend a LOT of our time sleeping directly on these pillows, inhaling the chemicals as we sleep, night after night after night.
This knowledge has kept me in fear for a while ... anyway, I have looked into getting new pillows and finally did it - I'm so proud of myself! The thing that helped me make the decision was that the ones we found are not only pure and organic, but they are also adjustable. You can add or remove filling to suit. A win for this little princess.
We received our pillows and went to town tonight adjusting them for each of us. Having a 6 year old, 11 year old and 2 adults, we all need and like different heights for our pillows. It was really cool to open them up (not smell ANY nasty chemical smells, even those ones that try and trick you into thinking something is new and clean) and feel the soft, silky cotton filling.
Like most products that are not made from synthetics, there are things we may need to adjust to. I am someone who believes strongly about avoiding chemicals and reducing the body's exposure to chemicals, so for me learning how to make a new silk cotton pillow work for me. It's worth it for my health, the health of my family and also the planet."
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