Types of pillow filling

These types of pillows include a very durable fiber filling, known as kapok, and feathers or down. These are materials that hold and maintain their shape and firmness, so they take longer to deform.

There are several types of synthetics such as foam , polyester or acrylic. These materials are easier to handle to work with and put inside the pillows. But, on the contrary, they are not as soft as animal or vegetable fillings and deform much sooner.

It is important choose a good pillow because it is the place where we sleep, where we relax our cervicals and our neck rests for approximately 8 hours a day so don’t risk it and learn to choose a good pillow that contributes to your night health.

Depending on the density of the foam, these types of pillows will be more or less firm. They are also sold in different thicknesses so it is possible to find one that is suitable for you whatever your sleeping position. There are some so-called “anatomical” foam pillows that usually have a wavy shape to adapt to the curvature of the neck.

These are Suitable especially for back sleepers. As with the rest, not everyone gets used to using them, so it is advisable that you try it in the store before buying it.

The latex filled pillows They adapt quite well to the neck and head. They are breathable, anti-allergenic and accumulate less dust than synthetic ones. This type of pillow is one of the most recommended by rest specialists since, due to the latex with which they are made, they last longer without deforming and, therefore, without harming the health of your cervical spine.

In addition, they are very hygienic pillows since they are easy to wash and the fabric does not generate heat so the body breathes perfectly. In FoxWiki we tell you others benefits of latex pillows.

These types of pillows are made with a special foam that they fit very well to the anatomy because they copy the shape of the neck and head: the memory foam pillows. Not everyone finds a memory foam pillow comfortable, especially side sleepers tend to have more problems adjusting because they do not offer enough support for the neck. They are sometimes recommended for people with neck or back problems.

Currently there are pillows filled with buckwheat husk (buckwheat hulls), a type of wheat that provides good neck support and manufacturers claim to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter. There are also those filled with poly cluster which is basically polyester embedded in silicone to achieve a consistency similar to that of down, with the advantage that being synthetic it will produce fewer allergies than natural filling. Pillows filled with water They are uncommon but allow you to regulate their height by adding or emptying more or less water.

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Tips

• The higher the fiber density of the pillow filling, the softer it is to the touch and, above all, it will prevent both the filling from coming out and impurities from penetrating.