perfect pillows

 

Having a great pillow can make such a difference for a good night’s sleep, so if yours is feeling a little ‘tired’ than it’s time to look for a new one.  The degree of softness or firmness really comes down to personal choice but is usually guided by how you like to fall asleep – whether on your back, stomach or side.

 

 

firm pillows offer maximum support and are perfect for back sleepers

 

medium pillows offer a softer option while still retaining support for side sleepers

 

soft pillows are generally lower height but with a soft feel. They are ideal for children and those who sleep on their tummy

 

 

 

pillow types

 

feather and down

 

Considered to be the highest quality and among the softest of all pillows, select ones with a mixture of white goose feather and white goose down for odour free, white pillows.  Those with a higher mix of  feathers provide good support for back sleepers while those with more down than feathers are softer and better for stomach sleepers. Mixes can also be 50/50 – which are good all-rounder pillows

synthetic pillows

 

Odourless, lofty, resilient and affordable, synthetic pillows are ideal if you prefer a reasonably firm pillow with the practicality of laundering

 

wool and wool-rich

 

Wool pillows are blended with synthetic fibres for firm support. They can be hand washed and dried naturally

latex pillows

 

Latex pillows softly cradle your head and neck and come in various densities. Made from hypoallergenic rubber these pillows are a natural option for allergy sufferers and won’t flatten or sag

 

foam (also known as memory pillows)

 

Foam is also popular as it provides good medium to firm contoured support as well as retaining their shape