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The right pillow helps to get a good night's sleep, as well as prevent pain in the head and neck. We collected detailed information about which filler to choose for the product.

In order not to experience problems with sleep and to relax qualitatively at night without harm to health, it is important to choose good accessories for relaxation. In this regard, a lot of questions arise: what should be the "filling" and how to find the most successful one for an adult and a child? In this article we tell you which pillow filler is better and what to pay attention to when choosing it.

How to choose the best pillow filler for sleeping

How to choose a pillow filler

There is no ideal, if only because the parameters of each person's body are individual and what is convenient for one may be completely to the taste of another. That is why customer reviews of good pillow fillers and the products themselves often differ.

Nevertheless, there are general principles that you should focus on when choosing a sleep accessory:

Rating of pillow fillers

All fillers are divided into two groups: artificial and natural. Ease of care, convenience and air exchange in the product depend on the quality of the stuffing. Let's consider from which filler it is better to buy pillows.

Natural

There is no need to talk about the benefits of natural fillers: they are eco-friendly, let in air, adjust to a comfortable body temperature and absorb excess moisture (for example, if a person sweats during sleep). But some of them are categorically contraindicated for people with allergies. Consider the pros and cons of each material.

Feathers or down

For pillows, fillers made of down and feathers have been used for a very long time. Usually they take goose or duck. It is worth mentioning right away that this option is not for allergy sufferers. In general, such stuffing is quite elastic, adapts to human physiology and perfectly regulates heat exchange. In addition, down and feathers allow the product to "breathe". The shelf life of this filler is small, it needs to be sorted out often and removed moisture-damaged particles, otherwise a fungus may form. Usually the renovation is done in special ateliers or dry cleaners. The structure of the product depends on how many soft feathers are used. The more of them, the softer and lighter the pillow.

Wool

Usually they take camel or sheep. Wool stuffing does not accumulate dust, it is moisture-resistant in summer, and in winter it adapts to a comfortable human body temperature. If the material is of high quality, it will last a long time and will not be tracked. But again, this is an unsuitable option for allergy sufferers and asthmatics. Wool products are recommended to be ventilated in the air a couple of times a year, optimally in winter and summer. This will prolong the service life and prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor.

Buckwheat 

The peculiarity of this filler is that it takes the shape of the body and simultaneously has a therapeutic massage effect. It also supports the head well. Buckwheat stuffing is indicated for people with circulatory or sleep disorders, back and neck pain. Sometimes it even helps to get rid of snoring. Suitable for those who suffer from allergies. Despite the unusual texture, which at first glance may cause doubts, it is easy to get used to it. 

Bamboo

Bamboo fiber has antibacterial properties and is well suited for those who suffer from allergies. This "filling" perfectly absorbs moisture, maintains a comfortable temperature and perfectly follows the contours of the body. There will be no fungus or bed mites inside. The material is easy to take care of, you can simply send it to the washing machine. In addition, it basically accumulates dust minimally, which greatly simplifies care.

Eucalyptus

Otherwise it is called tencel. This is a lightweight, but very durable plant material that will last up to 7-8 years. Provides good air and heat exchange, it is hypoallergenic and absorbs excess moisture. A distinctive feature of this pillow filler is that the fibers inside are hollow, so that the product turns out to be soft and almost weightless. The disadvantages include a fairly high cost.

Flax

Linen fabric is easily recognizable due to its rough rough texture. Lovers of everything natural often choose it for bed linen, but flax can also be used as a filler. For this purpose, softer fluffed fibers are used, and a thin layer of dense needle-punched flax is placed between them and the cover. It provides the product with strength and helps to keep its shape. The result is a durable and durable padding that "breathes", does not deform, cools the pillow in summer and warms in winter. The material is suitable for machine washing, it is also advisable to shake the product after sleep to restore natural air circulation.

Cotton

Another natural and eco-friendly material. For stuffing, short and long cotton fibers are used, intertwined with each other. The result is an elastic, breathable, volumetric filler that passes air well. At the same time, it has a number of disadvantages. Firstly, the relatively short service life on average cotton stuffing needs to be changed in 2-3 years. However, given the low cost, this does not become a big problem. Also, the disadvantage can be attributed to complex care: the material cannot be washed in a typewriter, while moisture accumulates inside and it must be cleaned regularly.

Artificial

The synthetic market is developing rapidly, and now there are dozens of modern artificial materials that are not inferior in their characteristics to natural ones. At the same time, they are easier to care for, and they are usually cheaper.

Polyester fiber

Polyester pillow filler is an inexpensive and durable material that is made of polyester. It is very flexible, easy to recover from compression. Depending on the type of fiber, the price also varies. For example, inexpensive models with a microfiber cover. They are suitable for temporary use, for example, in the country. There are also denser options with a filling made of ultra-thin, highly siliconized polyester microfibre, which mimics natural fluff. The product is light, but at the same time elastic.

Sintepon

Inexpensive and durable material that is made of polyester fibers bonded together using high temperatures. The resulting matter is treated with an antibacterial composition and silicone. At the same time, such stuffing does not retain heat well, absorbs moisture and all odors. 

Holofiber

A safe synthetic material that consists of polyester impregnated with silicone. It is hypoallergenic, but does not absorb moisture. It can be washed in a typewriter at low temperatures, but it can get into lumps when pressed, so it's better not to turn on this mode. Due to the improved structure (the fibers have a silicone coating), it is called an improved version of sintepon.

Memory Foam

In Russian, this innovative material is called memory foam. It is a synthetic porous monoblocks, which are most often made in the form of a pillow at the production stage. Foam filling is safe for health, does not cause allergies. The material quickly accepts and remembers the shape of a particular person's body, optimally distributes the load and improves the quality of sleep. It cannot be washed. Foam is recommended for people who have problems with the spine, and pregnant women who have a sore neck or back. Memory Foam consistently leads in the ratings of the best fillers.

Microfiber

Microfiber holds its shape well, it is safe, does not cause allergies and, importantly, is suitable for rooms with high humidity: for example, for cottages. Does not accumulate static electricity. Products with such stuffing should be kept away from fire and washed at low temperatures.

Polystyrene

If you have ever met a pillow with small balls inside, this is polystyrene. The convenience of this stuffing is that it gently fixes a comfortable body position and comfortably distributes the load. It's easy to take care of the material, it's enough to periodically wash it in a typewriter.

Artificial fluff

Despite the fact that this material was created as an alternative to natural down and feather, it is much inferior to them in terms of performance. Synthetic down does not absorb moisture, is electrified, besides, it does not have very good orthopedic characteristics. 

Holfitex

Another modern pillow filler is holfitex. Like other artificial materials (for example, sintepuh, sintepon or holofiber), it is made of polyester fibers. Raw materials differ from others only in manufacturing technology. It absorbs odors well, maintains a comfortable temperature and does not become a breeding ground for fungus or household parasites. The pillow turns out to be voluminous, light, soft, but elastic.

What is the result?

So, how to choose a good pillow, focusing on the filling material? If you have an allergy, it makes sense to pay attention to synthetic gaskets. Many of them are suitable for machine washing, do not require complex care and keep their shape well. Natural materials are good for their hygroscopic and thermoregulatory indicators, but they are more difficult to care for and are not always suitable for allergy sufferers.

Recommended product parameters

When choosing a sleep accessory, there are certain standards, but it is worth basing first of all on personal comfort.

The sizes in which pillows are sewn are different: for children, these are more compact and flat models with a width of 40 centimeters and about the same length. For an adult, you can take a bigger and bigger model, the largest size is a square with a side of 70 centimeters. There are also cushions for those who like to sleep without a pillow. They are equal in size to the children's model, but have an elongated rounded shape.

Also, the products vary in height:

The remaining parameters are selected individually. The most convenient product will be anatomically shaped with an optimal degree of rigidity for you personally.

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