Ergonomic, natural, special? Which one to choose ?
Depending on their shapes and options, there are several types of pillows, each one catering to particular needs.
Whatever the type of pillow chosen, preference should be given to those made with quality materials, both as regards the envelope and the filling. This is the case, for example, of pillows Hypnia all of which are equipped withquality cotton percale envelopes and a filling studied for each type of sleeper.
The memory foam pillow
Made from viscoelastic foam, this pillow takes the shape of the head and neck of its user by molding under the effect of the heat emitted by the latter. The shape of the pillow then perfectly matches the anatomy of the sleeper, which improves support and offers, in principle, an ideal position for the spine.
The neck pillow
Also called ergonomic pillow, it is recommended for people with neck or back pain. It has a wavy shape that conforms to the shape of the head and neck, which improves the distribution of pressure points and the support of the head and neck. It can also be shape memory if it is lined with latex having this property.
The pillow in natural materials
It is intended for people with allergies or having the sensitive skin. It is usually made of down, wool, feathers or hypoallergenic latex. It can be very soft and enveloping or firm depending on the type and amount of filling.
Special pillows
They have special features such as limiting snoring Where the modularity of their firmness. Some pillows even contain a gel to keep the pillow cool all night. There are also pocket spring pillows that provide better head support, but without being too firm. Each of these special pillow types caters to a particular audience.
The shape of the pillow
Pillows come in two main shapes: rectangular or square. There are many round or triangular pillows, but these shapes are impractical for sleeping and we are talking more about sofa or chair cushions than pillows strictly speaking.
The rectangular pillow is the most common, because its shape is optimal. This provides more support for the head and maintains good alignment with the spine, even if the sleeper tends to move around a lot at night. The rectangular pillow also has the advantage of being able to be folded to be used when the person is sitting up in bed.
Rectangular pillows are not actually designed for sleeping, but rather to be used as additional cushions when the user wishes to have a raised position in bed.
The filling
The filling material is one of the most determining factors for the quality of a pillow. The filling can be naturalbut for those with allergies or those with certain specific needs, it may be synthetic.
The natural filling
Natural filling is synonymous with high quality pillows. Usually filled with down, feathers, wool or cotton, the natural pillows are puffy and very comfortable. The pillow filled with natural materials can be more or less firm depending on the amount of feathers or down it contains, so it is possible to have a pillow with natural filling as firm or soft as desired.
The synthetic filling
Synthetic filling most often consists of microfibers, hollow fibers, foams or latex. These materials are hypoallergenic and retain less heat than natural materials. Pillows with synthetic filling are therefore recommended for people with allergies or those seeking optimal comfort in summer.
The synthetic filling also makes it possible to have certain effects such as shape memory Where distribution of pressure points.