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