Do you often wake up feeling less than fully rested? And do you find yourself wondering which pillow you should choose? Your choice of pillow is crucial to getting a good night’s sleep. Poor sleep can easily be the result of using the wrong pillow. Here are the key factors you should consider when choosing your next pillow.
Your sleeping position
If you tend to sleep on your stomach, choose a low to medium pillow – and perhaps one that’s softer than if you sleep on your back, for example. However, the clear recommendation from us is to try sleeping on your side or back, as it’s better for your neck. When you sleep on your back, your neck needs more support and it will still be a low or medium pillow you should go for. If you tend to sleep on your side, you should choose a medium to high pillow – whether it’s a harder or softer pillow is very individual.
Pillow filling
When looking for your next pillow, it’s also important to consider what filling you want in your pillow. Let’s take a closer look at the 3 types of fillings we have in our range.
Natural filling
At Quilts of Denmark, we use down, feathers, and silk in our natural-filled pillows. The advantage of a pillow with down and/or feathers is that it feels incredibly soft and luxurious, while the filling can be adjusted—something many people appreciate, as it allows them to “shape” the pillow to their preference.
Down and feathers are also excellent at transporting moisture away from the body, which is a benefit if you tend to feel warm at night.
It is important to remember to wash your pillow regularly to keep the down and feathers fresh and airy. Learn more about how to wash your pillow here.
Fiber filling
Fiber is a significantly cheaper filling type than down, feathers and foam. The advantage of fiber is therefore also that fiber pillows are usually cheaper than a down or foam pillow. Whether you prefer fiber or down/feather is often a question of what you are used to sleeping with. We also often hear that people with allergies to down and feathers choose a fiber pillow.
Foam filling
We use foam filling in all our ergonomic pillows. Ergonomic pillows come in many shapes and are designed to relieve your neck and shoulders. We use memory foam in our foam cushions to mold to your body and provide support throughout the night. It is therefore also important that you choose a pillow that suits your needs so that you don’t end up lying incorrectly. Seek the advice of a chiropractor or get help from store staff.