How to choose a pillow for sleeping for adults?

Sleep is important for a person, it is not in vain that we spend a third of our lives in sleep. How you manage to sleep depends on your health and good mood. You can rest comfortably only on the perfect pillow. What they are, and how to choose the most suitable one, we will tell you in this article.

Pillows can be of different sizes and shapes, the most familiar to us seem to be square and rectangular. For a comfortable sleep, not only the geometry and parameters of the product are important, but also what is hidden inside, that is, the filler. The contents of the pillow may contain natural or artificial ingredients. Each of these groups has its own pros and cons. To choose for yourself that unique, soft and comfortable model, you need to familiarize yourself with different types of fillers, find out their characteristics and draw useful conclusions for yourself.

Let's start with natural products. These include components of plant and animal origin. At first glance, it seems that there can only be benefit from an ecologically pure natural product, it “breathes”, easily repeats the shape of a sleeping person, and does not sweat his head. But there are also pitfalls that should be discussed separately.

For a long time, feather beds and pillows have been filled with goose and duck down. Poultry not only fed, but also made it possible to sleep comfortably. The down is soft and elastic at the same time, it repeats the physiology of the body of a sleeping person, making sleep comfortable. It is enough to beat the crumpled pillow - and it will return to its original shape.Many people today believe that the poultry product is a successful filler, time-tested, that nothing better has been invented yet.

However, it is worth talking about the cons. Mites like to settle in feathers, such pillows easily absorb foreign odors, have no orthopedic value and are not suitable for allergy sufferers.

Sheep and camel wool is used to fill pillows and blankets. The material undergoes special cleaning and processing. It is warm, breathable and hygroscopic. It has a healing effect, elasticity and the ability to maintain a comfortable body temperature.

Unfortunately, as in the previous version, natural wool attracts mites and moths. Over time, it gets lost, it cannot be washed, so the service life of the pillow is no more than 5 years. Wool filler is not suitable for people with asthma and allergies.

Bamboo fibrous material made from young shoots of a plant is used as a filler. The pillow is quite soft and resilient, but needs to be fluffed periodically to avoid caking. The product is endowed with bactericidal properties, it is resistant to fungi, mold, microorganisms and all kinds of insects.

Recommended for asthmatics and allergy sufferers. The filler is light, breathes well, absorbs moisture, retains heat, does not concentrate odors, and repeats the shape of a sleeping person's body. The pillow can be machine washed using a gentle cycle, so it is more durable than previous models.

Orcel eucalyptus fiber is distinguished by its special softness, silkiness, pleasant tactile sensations. Airy, hygroscopic, thermoregulatory material with good hypoallergenic, antibacterial properties, does not create a greenhouse effect.

Artificial fillers at the level of sensations, perhaps, are inferior to a natural product, but in many characteristics they even surpass it. Pillows made of synthetic materials are hypoallergenic, are not afraid of mold, pests, microorganisms, can be cleaned and washed, and are cheaper than natural options.

Produced from polyester fibers by high temperature method. The synthetic winterizer is one of the most inexpensive and durable synthetic materials. It is processed with antibacterial compounds, acquires resistance to various microorganisms. The product does not cause allergies, does not absorb foreign odors, soft and pleasant. Machine wash allowed. But pillows are short-lived, lose their elasticity over time, sag and become uncomfortable.

A special type of polyester, randomly woven threads, between which air bubbles form, accumulating and retaining heat. Such a plexus provides the holofiber with lightness, airiness, and "breathing" properties. Adhesives are not involved in the creation of the product, which makes it environmentally friendly and brings it closer in characteristics to natural materials.

The filler is durable, keeps its shape well, is protected from microbes and mold, is allowed for use by asthmatics and allergy sufferers. Pillows have orthopedic properties, but they lose over time. Products are subject to repeated washing, while they dry quickly and return to their original shape.

Belongs to the same group of polyester fibers as holofiber, synthetic fluff, fiber, has a silicone coating. It is supplied as a filler in the form of a fluffy material with springy properties.

The material is used for the manufacture of orthopedic pillows, as it has great plasticity and "memory" (remembers the shape of the sleeping person's body), keeps the person's neck in a stable position, and creates comfortable conditions for sleeping. Polyurethane foam is hygienic, suitable for people suffering from asthma, allergies and diseases of the cervical spine.

For healthy users, the pillow feels firm to sleep, and becomes even denser as the temperature drops. Due to its density, it is not breathable enough. In addition, its orthopedic properties make it more expensive than conventional pillows.

A large assortment of products for sleeping only makes it difficult to choose. To ease the situation, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the rating of pillows from the most popular manufacturers.

• "Trives TOP-102". The orthopedic pillow with neck bolsters provides good support for the occiput, shoulder and neck regions, relieves tension, and promotes normal blood circulation. The filler is polyurethane foam, which has good air permeability and the ability to maintain a given shape.

• IQ Sleep Sensation. The pillow keeps the anatomical shape thanks to the special OptiRest foam filling. It does not require the formation of a cushion, its natural shape is sufficient to relax the occipital region and improve the blood supply to the brain.

• German Grass Camel Grass 50. Environmentally friendly pillow with a high-quality natural filling - camel hair, size 50x70 cm. The model is supplemented with a polyester component that allows you to keep your head in a comfortable natural state. The contents of the product are hidden by a satin zippered cover. The pillow is lightweight, perfectly retains heat, keeps the desired height for a comfortable head position. Among the disadvantages - it is not suitable for allergy sufferers and has a high cost.

• Primavelle Memory Foam. Latex is used as a filler. It gently surrounds the neck and head of the sleeping person, without creating pressure on the vessels and without disturbing the blood circulation in the brain. Latex has a honeycomb structure, which allows the product to have good ventilation.

Choosing a pillow for sleeping for adults is not easy, everyone has their own tastes and their own understanding of comfort. What should be the height, elasticity, softness or rigidity of the product, everyone decides for himself. But there are general requirements for pillows, which are better to consider before buying them. Returning to the overview of fillers, you need to try to find among them a product with the required characteristics.

• Good breathability. The pillow should not have a greenhouse effect that induces perspiration, discomfort and interferes with sleep.
• High levels of hygroscopicity. The ability to absorb and retain moisture prevents waking up on a pillow damp with sweat.
• Hypoallergenic. These qualities speak about the environmental safety of the product, which is important not only for patients with allergies, but also for healthy people.
• Resistant to microfauna. The filler must resist microorganisms, fungi, mold and small insects.
• Excellent heat regulation. An important criterion in choosing a product that needs to adapt to the temperature of the human body. Then it won't be cold in winter and hot in summer.
• "Memory". The filler should take the shape of the human body, after pressing, quickly restore its original volume.
• It is better to choose a material that is durablethat does not sag, does not roll in lumps.
• It is worth paying attention to the hygienic properties, the pillow must be washable and dryable. It is best if it does not collect dust and does not absorb odors.