Let me ask you this.
Can you remember the last time you changed your pillows? If you can't, now is the time to buy some new ones. Some people think they can get away with using the same pillow for 10 years, but in reality a pillow should be changed every couple of years. To ensure the best night's sleep possible, you should change your pillow every 1-2 years because pillows lose their shape and comfort, and the fabric and stuffing absorbs our body oils, shedding skin and strands of hair. In fact, there could be a miniature ecosystem at work inside your pillows. The older your pillow, the more advanced the ecosystem.
Consider the case of the vacuum cleaner salesman. His favourite part of the home presentation is vacuuming the mattress and the pillows. People would say, "They will be clean, we had all new ones just six months ago". Then he waited for the inevitable look of horror when he opened the bag and showed them a pile the size of a bag of sugar of dead skin infested with dust mites.
 | There are many types of pillows on the market today and having the right pillow can enhance your sleep experience. The right pillow will also support your neck and spine comfortably. Pillow preference varies from person to person based on the individual’s physiology and on the way that they sleep. Are you a stomach, back, or side sleeper?
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Allergies? Choose a pillow that is hypoallergenic. These are primarily synthetic pillows, although some natural pillows such as Wool and Buckwheat hull pillows are also ideal.
Expert Advice: Remember to always use a pillow protector! They prolong the life of your pillow, keeping it clean and help to retain its shape. Shop Pillow Protectors >
Natural Pillows
Down Fill:
- Soft support (also available in medium & firm)
- Ideal for Stomach Sleepers
- Pliable and can be shaped to cradle the head,
- filled with white goose or duck down and may also contain up to 10% feather content,
- Life Span: 2+ years
- We recommend: Soft Support White Goose Down Pillow
Feather Fill:
- Medium-Firm support
- Ideal for side sleepers with some back sleeping,
- Filled with goose or duck feathers and may also contain up to 10% down content,
- Life Span: 2+ years
- We recommend:Medium Support White Goose Feather Pillow
Down with Feather Core:
- Firm support
- Ideal for side sleepers with some back sleeping,
- Contains a central chamber of feathers for support, surrounded by down for softness and comfort next to the face,
- Life Span: 2+ years
- We recommend:Firm Support Down Surround Pillow
Wool Fill:
- Firm Support (fill can be removed to create medium or soft support)
- Unique moisture control properties maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature
- Life Span: 2+ years
- Hypoallergenic
- We recommend: Natural Wool Filled Pillow
Buckwheat:
- Firm support
- Excellent support, ideal for side and back sleepers since you can remove hulls to adjust the support level,
- Provides natural air circulation to maintain a comfortable sleeping temperature,
- Life Span: 2+ years
- Hypoallergenic
- We recommend: Buckwheat Pillow
Synthetic Pillows
Synthetic Fiber Fill:
- Often available in soft, medium and firm depending on the type of fill (chopped or rolled fiber)
- Ideal for all sleeper types depending on the firmness and density selected,
- Chopped fiber fill is softer and mimics the feel of a natural down pillow.
- Rolled fiber is when the fibers are rolled like a jelly roll making them hollow and plump. The varying sizes of the rolls create the different pillow densities (example:Down Alternative Pillow)
- Polyester fiber fill has more weight, and tends to bounce back easily when compressed.
- Life Span: 1-2 years
- Hypoallergenic
Microfiber Gel Fill:
- Soft to medium support
- Ideal for stomach sleepers with some back sleeping
- Synthetic gel-like fiber designed to imitate the texture, thermal qualities and loft of natural down,
- Up to half the price of a quality down pillow with all of the comfort included,
- Pliable and can be shaped to cradle the head,
- Life Span: 2+ years
- Hypoallergenic
- We recommend: Soft Support Microfiber Gel Pillow or Medium Support Microfiber Gel Pillow
Memory Foam Pillows:
- Medium to firm support
- Often feature a contour shape making them ideal for side sleepers with some back sleeping
- Memory foam contours to the shape of your neck and head for support, and will adjust to your body weight and body temperature
- Guaranteed to never lose its initial shape
- Life Span: 2+ years
- Hypoallergenic
- We recommend: Memory Foam Contour Pillow
Latex Foam Pillows:
- Firm support
- Ideal for side sleepers with some back sleeping,
- Latex foam contours to the shape of your neck and head for support
- Man made material, very durable and long lasting
- Anti-microbial and resistant to dust mites
- Life Span: 2+ years
- Hypoallergenic
- We recommend: Latex & Wool Pillow
