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Organic Buckwheat Pillows & Blankets Made in Maine

At L-OMA™, we’re proud to offer organic buckwheat pillows that are made with care in Bridgton, Maine. Whether you’re looking for a full-sized pillow or a smaller travel version, we’ve got you covered! We use only the highest-quality organic buckwheat hulls in our pillows, ensuring superior comfort and durability. Unlike some competitors, our buckwheat hulls are non-fumigated and are among the finest available on the market. We are committed to using the best materials to craft our organic buckwheat pillows.

Peoplle with developmental disabilities work alongside Bridges Foundation staff making and shipping our L-OMA Organic Buckwheat Pillows™. They earn a living wage while at the same time helping raise money to fund programs and services for themselves and others. By making a therapeutic product which benefits people around the world; they are also becoming more self-reliant and financially independent becoming less dependent upon receiving government aid.

 

100% of proceeds from our L-OMA™ online store support community-based recreational, social and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities.  Learn More on the Bridges Foundation website.

Our Company is a Non-Profit

100% of Our Proceeds
Help People
with Disabilities

People with developmental disabilities work alongside The Bridges Foundation staff making and shipping our L-OMA Organic Buckwheat Pillows™. They earn a living wage while at the same time helping raise money to fund programs and services for themselves and others. By making a therapeutic product which benefits people around the world they are also more self-reliant and financially independent becoming less dependent upon receiving government aid.

 

100% of proceeds from our L-OMA™ online store support community-based recreational, social and vocational opportunities for people with disabilities. Learn More on the Bridges Foundation website.

Your purchase helps people with developmental disabilities to receive

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How It All Started

L-OMA™ was established in 1993 by Heidi Fogarty after a family trip to Germany, where she first encountered buckwheat pillows. After owning and operating the company herself for over ten years, she decided to retire and donated the entire operation to The Bridges Foundation.

Heidi Fogarty in her shop with buckwheat pillow
Greg and Diana Alexis wearing L-Oma company T-shirts

These days

L-OMA™ is run by Gregg and Diana Alexis with the help of the Bridges Foundation staff. 

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What Our Clients Say about Us

My husband won’t sleep on anything else! This is his second buckwheat pillow! He tens toward back pain which leads to less then restful sleep. These pillows are his saving grace. Thank you for the pillow, and all you do!

Felicia C.

Since a car accident 15 years ago, I have suffered from chronic neck pain. I have done physical therapy, massage therapy, take muscle relaxants, suffered arm numbness, and have spent hundreds of dollars on pillows "guaranteed" to alleviate my neck pain. Then I saw your pillow at the Common Ground Fair this September and tried it. I knew as soon as I tried it that it was different. There was support, yet it allowed my neck to be in a NATURAL position, unlike all of my other pillows (that are now a thing of the past). I purchased my pillow on September 24th and my neck pain literally vanished. It is now October 18th and I feel like a new woman. I feel like shouting from the mountaintop, "Buy this pillow!" I am absolutely free of pain, and my neck feels better than it has in 15 years. I have always been a side sleeper, but I can even sleep on my back with your amazing pillow. I have told everyone I know how this pillow has changed my life. And I love, love, love the fact that the proceeds support the disabled.

Cathryn

Please thank Ryan for the great job he did making my pillow, it’s wonderful!!

Art Burger

We love our buckwheat pillows. We just ordered our second set, our first one lasted 5 years. Now I am so spoiled and I cannot sleep without mine! I keep buying them for friends and family too, and all have loved them. The hulls are always really clean and fresh smelling (no chemicals and no bugs!). I have been VERY happy with my purchase.

Emma Lawson

I want to express to you just how pleased I am with my L-OMA pillows from you. I have spent HUNDREDS of dollars over the years on down trying to get the right feel by filling the ticking with just the right amount; Tempur-pedic pillows in many sized and shapes; the My Pillow and many many more. This pillow fits me in EVERY position. I am a side sleeper and this conforms to however or whenever I twist and turn throughout the night. I burn hot most of the time and this pillow NEVER gets hot or uncomfortable. Truly an amazing product to have as fill in a pillow. It is also a benefit knowing I am assisting a worthwhile endeavor by helping to support mentally handicapped kids and their training to be responsible adults.

Richard

A Great Pillow. This is the first time I have ordered from this company and I am sure I will order again! The pillow, very well made and sturdy, arrived two days after I ordered it! I had the option to add an aromatic scent of lavender and balsam to my order and it smells wonderful. The package arrived beautifully wrapped with directions how to take care of it. The pillow case is a high thread count which feels great to lay on. Communication was quick, friendly, appreciative and welcoming. The company is a non-profit where the proceeds help community members support themselves. I wish more businesses were like L-OMA.

Terri

Absolutely loved the pillow. Had to order a second one for my husband, as he liked mine so much.

Marina

I bought these for my daughter and son-in-law for Christmas and they love them! My daughter told me that she finally woke up without a stiff neck and stuffiness. They are very pleased. I will have to purchase one for myself now.

Daniel K.

My pillow was stuffed to the brim with the buckwheat hulls. I was pleasantly surprised. I also received the balsam/lavender on the side to mix my own but in hind sight I should have just had it mixed before shipping.

Carol K.

My friend wanted to try the pillow and loves it !! Hopefully you have another customer.

Darlene Nau

I love my L-OMA weighted blanket. It's exactly what I wanted, and the service was fantastic. Highly recommended!

Darren L.

I got a green eye pillow for yoga and it's just beautiful and smells lovely with such enough scent to be noticed without being overpowering. I am allergic to flax so was thrilled to find this quality buckwheat filled eye pillow and felt even better knowing that this supported such a worthy cause. I can't thank you enough!

Diane Z.

These pillows are superb and I could not be more pleased with them.

David

Very pleased with our purchase. My husband has been looking to replace his old buckwheat pillow and we ended up deciding to take a chance and order from your site. The shipping was fast, the quality was excellent and it was beautifully presented. I will definitely recommend this site to others and would purchase from this site again.

Celine Diaz

Great! Reminds us of the ones we had in Japan, which is why we ordered it.

Gwendolyn

I have been buying this pillow several times over the years..truly a great product!!

JIm Piper

I'm very happy with my weighted blanket. It's well constructed and was made to order in the color of my choice and delivered in the promised time frame. I've also tried a popular weighted blanket from Amazon made with glass beads but I didn't like it because it was too hot. In contrast, buckwheat is breathable and doesn't retain heat so the blanket is noticeably cooler. I'm almost 6 feet tall but I can comfortably sleep under this 5'x3' blanket.

Jeffrey L.

I love this pillow SO much. Chronic neck pain is pretty much gone after just one week!! I used to be a squishy, fluffy pillow lover because I wanted my pillow to be mold-able, but it wasn't offering any support... this pillow is so supportive and will stay put when you move it around! High quality as well and smells great

Jennifer C.

The blanket was heavier than expected. But I didn't really know what to expect . I removed three tubes at the bottom. That helped relieve the weight on my feet. But I think once I get used to the blanket I may put them back in.

Jerie

I have been purchasing these pillows for years. Perfect for my neck. Wouldn’t sleep on any other pillow.

Joan L.

The Best! I just purchased my second travel pillow in 10 days. I have used a buckwheat pillow to sleep on and to cuddle with for more than 20 years. When it came time to replace the originals ( which was long overdue ) I stared doing research and discovered that most buckwheat pillows, even those labeled "organic" , contained buckwheat hulls that had been fumigated. I might have suspected this with pillows made in China but I was appalled to find out this happens with pillows made in the USA and Canada. Not so with L-oma....their hulls are not fumigated. This was very important to me. I also am passing this company's info on to friends with children on the autistic spectrum and those with sensory processing issues. I know the weighted blankets and vests will be something that could offer peace and calmness to these kiddos

Kathleen

Wow! I saw an ad for these pillows in Yankee Magazine, and since I needed new sleeping pillows anyway decided to purchase two. The aromatherapy is fantastic- I really think it''s improved my sleep quality. All natural and comfortable. I didn't realize until I got my package that L-OMA is also a charitable organization with an amazing mission. I wish every company was like this! I will say it took about three nights to adjust to the difference from my previous pillow but it was well worth it!

Kaya

Your buckwheat pillows have changed my life. My name is Kimberly and I was referred to your company by my acupuncturist who suggests your products for all of his patients. Your buckwheat pillows have changed my life. I am finally able to sleep comfortably and have been afforded significant pain relief. It warms my heart to know that all purchases support a non-profit which provides employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. I loved the handwritten tag included with each item listing the name of the individual who personally filled my pillow.

Kimberly

So glad that I did my research. For this size pillow the other companies charged more, in addition to charging for shipping. My decision to go with L-oma was even easier when I read about this company's mission. My night with the pillow was wonderful. I love these pillows, and I plan on gifting them to family and friends over the years.

Krista

Quality pillow. Quality cotton case and separate pillow cover. Case was completely filled. I'd buy again

Lawrence Gering

I love buckwheat pillows and these are particularly good. With 8 1/2 pounds of filling they're great, plenty large enough.

Lee

Excellent sleep with this pillow! I may need to remove some of the fill, so it’s not as hard, but it’s great for my neck and has reduced my headaches.

Lucille F.

Christmas Gift for husband and not opened yet, but he had your pillows in the past and loved them, so this is his surprise and I know he will love them as he did before. Helped him with his back and neck and he said they were overly comfortable. More will be revealed. Happy Holidays.

Lynn N Biskey-Millard

Good quality right down to the cotton fabric covering. Very pleased to buy American made from an ethical company as well.

Margaret

Beyond my expectations. My husband bought me a buckwheat pillow about 2 years ago as I suffered from headaches and usually awoke with one. I have not awoken with a headache since I started using the pillow. I also suffer from RA and neck pain and this pillow has helped tremendously. I take it everywhere when we travel. I am now ordering myself another one for a spare.

Sharon

Great Product. I have been using a buckwheat pillow for many years. This travel pillow is far superior to any buckwheat pillow I have used. I'm hooked.

Margaret

So happy I ordered this! I've had my pillow for several months now, so I feel like I can now write a good review. Like many others, I have searched high and low for a pillow that works for me. I have finally found it! I LOVE my buckwheat hull pillow from L-oma. I can mold it perfectly to a comfortable, supportive position--and it stays in that position! I am not waking up during the night constantly having to readjust my pillow. I am a side-sleeper and I find that my neck and shoulder area is less stiff when I wake up. Yay! It is heavy compared to pillows made of other materials but that doesn't bother me in the slightest. I have read reviews of other buckwheat hull pillows on Amazon and some people commented on the "crunchy" sound. Yes, there is a soft crunchy sound but I got used to it quickly and now I don't notice it at all. It never did bother me enough to keep me from falling asleep or anything.

Marie

Love these pillows! Excellent quality! Enjoying the mix of lavender and balsam. Sleeping better, too.

Maureen

I'm sleeping so much better since I got it. I love that it doesn't add much warmth, so I'll be able to use it in the summer. I got the larger one. Would buy again. Thank you!!

Maya

I love these pillows! I have been using buckwheat pillows for over 20 years and these are by far the best I've had.

Michelle D.

Love these buckwheat pillows! Top quality and very comfortable to sleep on. First-time buckwheat pillow user, so there was an adjustment period.

Mindy D.

Best buckwheat pillow on the market. Service is fast and accurate.

Richard

The weighted blanket is very good quality. I can tell it will be easy to take care of and last a long time. If I ordered again I would get a shorter size because I realize I like my feet sticking out but without the weighted blanket right up in my face, so I sleep with the blanket diagonal and that works. It is nice to sleep with the blanket all on you or up against it partly on you.

Sara M.

I love my buckwheat hull weighted blanket! It is beautiful and well made. After about a week or so I got used to the weight and now I look forward to relaxing under it every night.

Sarah S.

My blanket is beautiful!! The craftsmanship is excellent!! I love the color and design; it is exactly what I had in mind. And, I am sleeping much better since I began using my weighted blanket. Thank you L-OMA for an excellent product.

Sheron

My husband discovered your weighted blankets online and ordered one. I was very excited to try it out. I loaded up the blanket with all the weight and found it to be waaaay too much after about 10 minutes. I removed about 2/3 of the weight and found it manageable. As I got used to it, I gradually added more weight. Now, I have my blanket about 75% full of the weights. I find it very pleasant and soothing. I still need a couple of regular blankets for warmth, but your blanket is perfect. It is not for warmth, it's for soothing weight. I sleep well. I look forward to crawling under it every night. Just increase the weight very gradually until you get the weight that you like.The quality of the materials and construction is also very good. This item deserves to be a first choice for weighted blankets.

Vickie and Ed

We purchased 2, one large and 1 travel. My wife has the large and loves it. I enjoy the travel size. you would not think you could sleep so well with this small pillow but you can. I now understand why its travel.

William

Married 40 year’s my husband could never ever get the right pillow until…..I found this tiny 2”ad in yankee magazine. I took a chance. He has been sleeping through the night like a baby.

Margaret

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