The best pillows

A pillow is an important bedding, the quality, shape and properties of which directly depends on how much a person slept, and his body rested and recovered. Sometimes you can wake up with a feeling of discomfort in the neck or with a severe headache, and this despite the fact that there is a high-quality mattress on the bed, and the sleep was sound and long. The reason for this may be an incorrectly selected or simply poor-quality pillow.

Finding the best option is not easy. This is primarily due to the wide assortment of pillows presented in retail chains, in which you can get confused and purchase an absolutely useless model. To prevent this from happening, you should carefully study the range of sleeping accessories, advantages, properties, and also inquire about the rating of pillows, based on the opinion and experience of buyers.

Among the huge variety of pillows offered by manufacturers, orthopedic models are in special demand among buyers. The orthopedic pillow is a highly durable accessory that supports the cervical spine as well as the entire body in the correct shape. In addition, during sleep on the orthopedic model, blood circulation normalizes, which ensures the saturation of brain cells with oxygen, relieves neck tension, and restores muscle tone.

Experts recommend the use of orthopedic pillows for people suffering from frequent headaches, migraines, pain in the neck and back., as well as those who suffer from diseases of the spine and cervical osteochondrosis.

When choosing a product, you need to take into account the size, shape, height, material of the filler and cover, as well as the physiological characteristics of a person. Today, according to the form, orthopedic structures can be divided into three main categories.

• Classic pillow. As a rule, these are rectangular models that suit everyone, without exception.
• Anatomical model with a wave. This design is equipped with two rollers of different heights, which allows you to choose the optimal comfortable sleeping position on your back and on your side.
• Modules with shoulder recess. It is the ideal construction for those who like to sleep on their side. Due to the increased height, it is great for overweight people.

Real orthopedic pillows are made from different materials. It can be hypoallergenic latex, characterized by excellent elasticity, polyester (small balls), well-retaining its shape, polyurethane foam that can follow the contours of the human body, gel with a refreshing and cooling effect. In addition, products are often found filled with buckwheat husk, which provides micromassage, and viscoelastic foam. Orthopedic structures made of innovative Foam memory material (uniquely processed polyurethane), which has the property of memorizing the anatomical shape of the body, are in demand.

When choosing an orthopedic module, you should pay attention to both European and domestic manufacturers, which are not inferior in quality and properties of products, but are much cheaper. Experts recommend paying attention to orthopedic pillows, which take into account the manufacturing method of Dr. V. Dikul.

A good assistant when buying a product will be a rating of manufacturers of orthopedic structures, compiled taking into account the preferences of buyers.

• Trives. A huge assortment, in which each product is comfort, aesthetic appeal, anatomical properties, memory effect at an affordable price.
• Ormatex (Russia). These are pillows made of natural materials with removable / non-removable covers, presented in a wide range - from classic to helium.
• Askona (Russia). The range of pillows is characterized by a therapeutic effect, high-quality performance, natural and hypoallergenic materials. Famous doctors and scientists are involved in product development.
• Sissel (Germany). The collection is characterized by models for children and adults. In the products, everything is thought out to the smallest detail - the therapeutic effect, ideal shapes, removable covers with zippers, high anatomical indicators.
• Luomma (Finland). Products for children and adults with a high therapeutic effect and memory. They are widely used during the period of rehabilitation and recovery.
• Fosta. Specializes in the production of products with memory effect and micromassage.
• Hilbert (Germany). Modules are endowed with a special molded shape, a removable cover. Most of the models are saturated with vitamins, silver ions and essential oils.
• Ttoman. Products are made from exclusively natural and environmentally friendly materials.

The top companies producing budget models of excellent quality include the following.

• Russian firm "Espera", the pillows of which are practical, durable and easy to use.
• Memory Sleep (Russia), producing models with high anatomical and orthopedic properties that increase comfort during sleep.
• Trelax (Russia), which is known for its wide range of orthopedic models with memory effect and rehabilitation properties.
• Fosta (Taiwan). Among the features are a wide range of products, therapeutic effect of products and memorable design.
• Trives (Russia). The manufacturer's products are made exclusively from natural materials, they are practical, comfortable, endowed with the necessary properties and a wide price range.

In stores with bedding, you can pick up pillows of different shapes, sizes, rigidity. The inner filler deserves special attention, on which both the properties of the product and the therapeutic effect depend. According to the type of filler, all sleep pillows are divided into two groups.

• Modules with natural "filling" - down, wool (camel and sheep), bamboo, buckwheat husk, eucalyptus, silk, feather, seaweed, cotton and latex.
• Products with synthetic filling - silicone, holofiber, siliconized fiber, holfitex, synthetic winterizer, polyurethane foam, expanded polystyrene, microfiber, helium.

Some manufacturers offer combined pillow models, due to which they get cheaper models that are affordable for the average buyer. For a better perception and the correct choice of a product, it is worth examining all the advantages and disadvantages of each of the fillers. So, a pillow from:

• bamboo is characterized by hypoallergenicity, antibacterial properties, excellent air permeability, softness and plasticity, long service life;
• down and feathers are endowed with incredible softness, high air permeability and excellent heat retention;
• natural latex has incredible elasticity and high orthopedic performance, the products are resistant to the appearance of bacteria and parasites, as well as absolute hypoallergenicity;
• cotton is environmentally friendly, able to retain heat and allow air to pass through;
• buckwheat husk belongs to the category of orthopedic, endowed with a high therapeutic effect, it has excellent air permeability, resistance to bacteria and parasites;
• eucalyptus has a high indicator of lightness and elasticity, such a product breathes, has good antiseptic properties, is very delicate and pleasant to the touch;
• silk is a combination of tenderness, comfort and luxury, complemented by hypoallergenicity, durability, breathability, long service life;
• wool perfectly absorbs and evaporates moisture, "breathes", endowed with a healing effect, and also perfectly retains heat.

Artificial fillers are very popular today because they also have many benefits. Firstly, they do not accumulate dust and foreign odors, secondly, they do not absorb moisture, and thirdly, they do not cause irritation and allergic reactions. It is also important that synthetic fillers have a high orthopedic class. In addition to general characteristics, each synthetic filler has a number of its own characteristics.

• Holofiber quite practical, wear-resistant, breathable, resilient, warm, hygienic and very lightweight.
• Sintepon endowed with softness, resistance to odor absorption, unpretentious care. In addition, it does not cause allergic reactions, and pillows filled with it are inexpensive.
• Gel Is a newer filler, which has established itself as a high quality, hypoallergenic, practical and durable material. It has excellent healing and massage properties, and also has a cooling effect, which is important in extreme heat.
• Polyurethane foam has a high orthopedic effect, does not absorb odors and moisture, is easy to clean, does not deform.
• Microfiber very similar to natural down - light and warm, breathable, does not accumulate dust and moisture, does not cause irritation.

Based on customer reviews, various surveys and tests, a top rating was compiled, which presents the most popular and favorite brands and models of sleep pillows.

• Ascona Home Glow temp Control - model with orthopedic and cooling effect.
• "Light Dreams" Kamilla - a product with a down filling, characterized by an optimal combination of price and quality.
• Togas "Royal" - a downy product that guarantees the best effect of healthy sleep.
• Dargez "Modena" - a pillow filled with polyester, which combines high quality, comfort and the best value.
• Green Foam Visco Mind Bio Double - model based on medicinal herbs, endowed with two levels of hardness.

In the huge variety of pillows for sleeping with natural and artificial fillers, there are several budget options that are not inferior in quality, properties and design.

• Lonax blu ocean - a classic product of medium softness with artificial swan down.
• Promtex-Orient Memory - lightweight, hypoallergenic product with memory effect.
• Classic by Togas Natural Eucalyptus - This is a model with a combined filling (polyester + eucalyptus), characterized by high thermoregulation and air permeability.
• IQ Sleep Comfort C2L - This is a model with artificial filling, endowed with a memory and cooling effect.

All pillows have an attractive design, therefore it is not recommended to choose and buy based on aesthetic appeal only, since the product should, first of all, be of high quality, comfortable and healthy. So, when choosing a design for sleeping, you should pay attention to such moments.

• Composition and filler of the product. In high-quality models, the filler is breathable, hypoallergenic, does not absorb moisture, does not stray into lumps, and does not deform.
• Cover material and quality of tailoring - all lines should be perfectly straight, without gaps. It is better to choose a cover made from natural materials.
• Product shape. The pillow can be rectangular, square, in the form of a roller or a horseshoe, as well as curly.
• Accessory type / variety - classical, orthopedic, anatomical.
• Dimensions and rigidity.