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Picking a Pillow
This entry was posted on January 24, 2015.
After choosing a mattress, selecting a pillow that matches your sleep style and comfort needs is probably the most important decision you can make that will contribute to your nighttime comfort. Though choosing a pillow may seem as easy as strolling into your local discount store and picking the first one you see, the truth is that there are a lot of factors that need to be weighed, most notably regarding what kind of material it is filled with and how thick it should be based upon your sleeping style.
How do you sleep?
Among the newest entries into the pillow market are those made of latex or foamThe first question that needs to be answered when considering pillows is about whether you sleep on your side, your back or your stomach, because you want to find a pillow that will help keep your spine in the right alignment, and that means that your pillow height must be correct. If you sleep on your stomach you should probably consider skipping the pillow entirely – or if you feel that you must have one, make sure that it is very thin so that your neck isn’t arched upwards. Back sleepers can choose thin, soft pillows that don’t push their head too far forwards towards the ceiling, while side sleepers need firm pillows that are high so that it keeps your head and neck from hanging down sideways. The best way to select the loft of a pillow is to have somebody else look at you from the side while you’re lying down and have them assess the position of your spine.
What materials are best?
When it comes to pillow filling, there are so many options to choose from. The traditional favorite is feathers, which are very soft, but can give allergy sufferers a real problem. An alternative to real down is polyfill, a man-made product that is less expensive than feathers, but is hypoallergenic. Unfortunately, polyfill can tend to get lumped together easily.
Wool may sound like a filling that would be hot, but it is actually a great temperature regulator that wicks away moisture and has the advantage of being resistant to mold and mildew. Wool will maintain its shape in a pillow for a long time, so even though it is more expensive, it may be worth the investment.
If wool seems too pricey, another natural material that you can choose is cotton. It is great for back sleepers, but can compress after a while so it will need to be replaced sooner. One of the big advantages of a cotton-filled pillow is that you can throw it right into the washing machine.
Among the newest entries into the pillow market are those made of latex or foam. Like the memory foam mattresses that have become so popular, they have the advantage of providing plenty of support and molding to your head and neck. They are also resistant to allergens.
