Choosing the right pillow

Good sleep is dependant on having the right pillow, one that is suited to your size and sleeping style and fully supports your head, neck and shoulders. Fairydown offers a large range of pillows for all types of sleepers to rest their heads. When choosing a pillow, the following factors should be considered:

Comfort
If the pillow feels comfortable, it is likely to help you relax, get a good night’s sleep and feel well rested in the morning.

• Fill Type
  Pillows are filled with different types of material, each offering their own advantages:
  
• Feather & Down – offers luxurious softness and comfort and shapes snuggly around your head. A gentle shaking will restore the loft and shape.
  
• Latex & Memory Foam – improves sleeping posture by moulding to the exact shape of your body for customised support.
  
• Wool – wool on its own is not a good pillow material as it will flatten too quickly. Generally, wool pillows contain a polyester fibre core to provide necessary loft and support.
  Synthetic Fibre – offers good value for money, excellent bounce-back and easy care.

Feel and Height
The density or feel of the pillow, together with its height, will influence how comfortable the pillow is to sleep on. Fairydown pillows come in a range of densities to suit everyone’s needs.

Sleeping Position
The purpose of any pillow is to support the head and keep the spine in natural alignment during sleep. The sleeping position of the body influences pillow selection as different types of support are required depending on whether the person sleeps on their stomach, back or side.