Factors To Consider When Choosing The Right Pillow
Size
Size does matters when it comes to choosing the right pillow. Choosing the right pillow size depends on your sleeping position. We generally recommend a thicker and firmer pillow for side sleepers. A good guide for side sleepers is to look out for pillow as thick as the distance between your ear and outside shoulder.
Back sleepers may benefit from a flatter pillow.
Fill
Pillows come in a variety of fill options. Most common fills we can find on the market are:
- Down. These are light and soft and are made from duck or goose fibres.
- Cotton. Cotton generally provides a flatter and firmer support.
- Latex. Latex pillows provide a firm supports and they hold their shapes well over time. Most contour pillows on the market are made from latex.
- Memory foam. This is arguably the most popular pillow option in the market today. Memory foam responds to your weight and body heat, memory foam softens and contours to the lines of your head, neck, and shoulders. It also distributes weight evenly across its surface. However, memory foam also retains heat so make sure to choose one with good ventilation.
The firmnes of a pillow is entirely up to individual preference. Down and cotton filled pillows are the softest and lightest available options on the market.
Having the right pillow can make a good, restful night sleep. We hope this pillow guide can help you to get a better, restful sleep.