Which pillow type is best for you?

Posted April 20, 2022

At the end of a long day, what's better than collapsing into bed and laying your head on a pillow? A high-quality pillow and mattress can help you get the sleep you need to succeed.

Knowing what kind of pillow you should invest in can be challenging. Understanding the positives and negatives of memory foam, down and cotton pillows can help you make the best choice for your body and sleep style.

Memory foam pillows

If you are looking for a firm, durable pillow, memory foam provides these qualities. Memory foam pillows have a lot of benefits:

• Made for support. Memory foam will contour itself to fit your specific neck and head shape, giving you unparalleled comfort. If you suffer from neck pain or tend to move around in your sleep, memory foam is ideal.
• Durable. Memory foam pillows last a long time and retain their smoothness and malleability even after years of use.
• Consistent comfort. Memory foam pillows retain their shape all night, allowing you to receive a consistent sleeping experience.

Of course, memory foam pillows also have their drawbacks:

• Heat. Memory foam pillows tend to run hotter than other pillow types.
• Price. Memory foam pillows typically cost more than feather, down, or cotton pillows.
• Inflexibility. The most significant advantage of memory foam, how it conforms to your neck, is also its biggest drawback. If you sleep on your front or side, you may find memory foam is too inflexible for your sleeping style.

Down pillows

Feather pillows (commonly called down pillows) are ubiquitous in pop culture for good reason. Down pillows have several benefits:

• Feathery soft. Memory foam pillows tend to run hotter than other pillow types.
• Temperate. Memory foam pillows typically cost more than feather, down, or cotton pillows.
• Durable. The most significant advantage of memory foam, how it conforms to your neck, is also its biggest drawback. If you sleep on your front or side, you may find memory foam is too inflexible for your sleeping style.
• Price. Down pillows are often lower on the price spectrum than other options.

No pillow is perfect, and down pillows also have faults:

• Lumpy or unsupportive. Down pillows lack the structure of memory foam or cotton pillows.
• Deflation. Down pillows will depress and become less comfortable as the night draws on.

Cotton pillows

Cotton was once the most common pillow type. The benefits of cotton pillows are helping the material to see a resurgence.

• Balanced properties. Cotton pillows are a good middle ground between down and memory foam in terms of firmness and structure.
• Cool. Cotton pillows run cool, which many sleepers find pleasant.
• Biodegradable. Fans of environmentally friendly products will be pleased to know that cotton pillows are biodegradable.

Cotton pillows also have some cons.

• Non-custom. Cotton pillows will give you support, but not in the way a memory foam option will.
• Depresses overnight. Like down, cotton pillows will depress and get lumpy with use.

Choosing a pillow that is right for you depends on your taste and needs. Do you want a supportive pillow for your neck pain? Try memory foam. Interested in a cool, semi-supportive option? Give cotton a go. We hope these tips will help you find the pillow to enhance your sleep.

Are you looking for the perfect pillow? We've got you covered. Contact us at Queen City Audio Video & Appliances to learn more.