How to Choose the Perfect Pillow!

While most agree that a high thread count is indicative of high quality sheets or duvet covers, pillows are different. Some people prefer firm pillows, such as a dense microfibre pillow, while other prefer a soft feather pillow. Other people prefer no pillow at all!. Read our guide below on how to choose a pillow for you!

What's your Sleeping Position?

Firstly, it's important to know what position you sleep in for the majority of the night (some people alternate).

  • For Back Sleepers , a pillow needs to support your neck and head, but not to the extent that it feels unnatural. Your neck and spine should be aligned while you snooze, so back sleepers generally benefit from a pillow with a medium firmness.
  • Side Sleepers will benefit from a pillow with a high firmness rating. If your pillow is too soft, your spine will no longer be in neutral alignment as your head sinks into the pillow over the course of the night. Look for memory foam, microfibre, latex or pocket sprung pillows. Generally, side sleepers should avoid feather pillows due to their lack of support. However, some side sleepers like to use a combinatinon of soft pillow on top and firmer pillow underneath it.
  • Front Sleepers (or stomach sleepers) generally prefer soft pillows, compressible pillows. Look for microfibre pillows with a "soft" rating, or a goose feather or duck feather pillow.

How to Choose the Perfect Pillow for You

 

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