You probably devote most of your time to purchasing expensive products for your hotel room, including a stylish platform bed, a cozy new mattress, or a luxurious set of bedsheets. But, most of us neglect that by choosing the wrong pillow a person could literally lose sleep over it. Purchasing a comfortable and perfect pillow can be both tricky and expensive to find and you still won’t understand which one is right for you.
However, in this article, we have listed a useful pillow-buying guide you can use to choose your next set of bed pillows. Keep reading to find the type that’s for you.
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Firmness should be focused
A fuller pillow that fills the space between the bed and your upper back and shoulder blades is what you want if you sleep on your side. To prevent any strain, it will help keep your neck straight with your spine rather than angled. Back sleepers require flatter pillows since that gap is smaller, due to the curve of the upper back and shoulder blades. When determining the firmness of a pillow, don’t only rely on the manufacturer’s label. To determine the pillow’s actual firmness, press down on it. If you can, give it a good shake, fluff, squeeze, and even a good lay-on to get a feel of what you’re buying.
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Look for breathable pillows
A restful night’s sleep is not likely when you feel hot or sweaty. A pillow that passes air through rather than holding in heat is what you want. Your head and neck will be less able to breathe through the pillow if the filling is denser. Pillows made of polyester or foam shreds maintain a cool temperature. Ones made of a single slab of foam are the least breathable. On the other hand, a micro gel fiber pillow or pillows with cooling gel pads initially give the person a refreshing feel, but after some time the pillows turn out to be some of the least breathable ones.
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Check care label
Not every hotel pillow can be washed. Always check for the labels that say that you can only clean the cover. The majority of the pillows, that got tested, can be washed in a machine, usually in a cold setting.
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Know about return policies or trials
Before you buy a pillow, check if you can try it out for a period of time. Most retailers provide a complete refund with a receipt within a specific time frame. Also, some manufacturers allow you to return the pillow for a refund if you’re not satisfied with it after a 100-night sleep trial.
Pillow Filling Types:
The quality and comfort of a pillow are interlinked to each other through its filling. Always search for different materials and fillings to see which is best for you. The options are:
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Memory Foam Pillows
Some of the best support available in the market is provided by memory foam. It never clumps or needs to be fluffed up to maintain its shape. These firm pillows also provide excellent support for the head and neck.
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Cotton/Feather Pillows
The natural alternative to synthetic or feather pillows is the cotton pillow sets. Known for their soft-yet-firm loft and naturally absorbent characteristics, these pillows are amazing for sweaty sleepers or those who want a little extra lift.
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Polyester Pillow
A cluster fiber pillow is found with the fillings to provide the same fluffy comfort as cotton pillows at a considerably low rate for the buyers. Polyester pillows are available in a range of densities and heights, and they are easy to clean. However, pillows filled with polyester also have a propensity to clump and require regular readjustment.
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