Everything You Need To Know About Pillows 

Which pillow is best for me? All answers await!

This quick guide will give you all the key information you need in order to ensure you have the ideal pillow for a blissful night’s sleep. 

Some of the same questions we ask ourselves when shopping for mattresses apply for pillows too, such as which firmness is best? Which filling is best? Which is best for back or side sleepers?

Let’s take a dive into the world of pillows! 

Where does the word pillow originate from?

The first known use of the term pillow is said to be prior to the 12th century, the word derives from a Middle English word pyle and Latin term pulvinus, in ancient times pillows were made from stone, their key purpose much like now was to elevate the head from the ground, and over the years mankind has continued to develop this. 

Which pillow is best for side sleepers?

For those who sleep on their side, it’s recommended that you use a firmer pillow, perhaps a firm foam, or an orthopaedic pillow, this firmness provides much needed support to your neck and head and promotes natural spinal alignment, this will help reduce waking with those dreaded aches and pains. 

Which pillow is best for back sleepers?

For those who sleep on their back, a medium pillow is highly recommended, this provides ample support for your head and neck, medium pillows tend to have a bit more bounce which isn’t too soft, and isn’t’ too firm, it’s just right. 

Which pillow is best for front sleepers?

For those who sleep on their front, a soft pillow is ultimately most suited, the softer pillows, usually consisting of feathers allow your head to sink into the pillow more, this in turn puts less stress on your spine, if your head is raised too high whilst laying on your front it can result in your spine arching in your sleep which can cause you to wake with aches and pains and ultimately have a negative impact on your sleep. 

Which pillow filling is best?

There is no definitive answer to which filling is best, as it purely depends on your preference and sleeping style, for a firmer pillow, memory foam tends to be on the firmer side, for a medium, then latex or hollowfibre are great options, and for a softer pillow these tend to always be duck or goose feather as the softest options. 

What comes next? 

After reading all of the above information, this guide should help you decide what type of pillow is best suited to you. 

The next step is to begin your hunt for the perfect night’s sleep,  you can view our pillow range on our site here!