The Ultimate Pillow Buying Guide

The Ultimate Pillow-buying Guide


Everyone wants a comfortable pillow to sleep on each night, but did you know that what’s comfortable to you might depend on your sleeping position? Different sleeping positions require different levels of support. People who sleep on their side need the most support, while those who rest on their stomach require very little. Those who prefer sleeping on their back will feel best with medium support. Read on to learn the various types of pillows you can buy and which one is best for each sleeping preference.

Goose down: Real down is very soft, which makes goose down pillows a great option for stomach sleepers. Choosing down will ensure that your neck doesn’t turn unnaturally when sleeping, which could cause your neck to feel sore the next day.

Feather: Classic feather pillows are very common and easy to find. Feathers are more supportive than down, but not as firm as other options, which makes them best suited for people who sleep on their back.

  • Natural blend: Natural blend pillows like Hi-loft or 50-50 combine down and feathers to create a pillow that is both soft and supportive. These pillows are well-suited for all types of sleepers.

    Down-alternative: Those who are sensitive to down can choose down-alternative pillows that offer similar comfort levels by using synthetic filling. Micro-gel pillows are also a great alternative to down and are recommended for those who are allergic to dust, pollen or down.

    Memory foam: Back and side sleepers will enjoy memory foam pillows. The foam contours to the curves of the head and neck for better support, and some even feature gel to offer sleepers a cooling comfort.

    Latex:     If you’re tired of fluffing your pillows or replacing them due to flatness, choose a latex pillow. Latex is highly resistant and these pillows bounce back without fluffing. Latex pillows can be used for all sleeping positions.



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