Soft squishy traditional pillow types can collapse under the weight of your head, or are inevitably too thin/thick.
This prevents unnecessary pressure on your discs, muscles and nerves. A good pillow will cradle your body all night in what’s called “neutral alignment.” That is, it helps to keep all the bits and pieces in your spine in in their ideal positions. Your pillow’s most important job is to comfortably and consistently support your head and neck. Buckwheat pillows offer superior support. These unique pillows are filled with tiny buckwheat hulls, the byproduct of milling the buckwheat plant. What’s so great about them? 1. Most people have never heard of them. They’re sort of like a bean bag for your head. Try a buckwheat pillow.īuckwheat pillows are available on most luxury pillow menus. I’ve tried them all and the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. Down pillows excluded, many menu options aren’t what I’d call “luxurious.” If you’ve never tried memory foam, latex or the various contour pillow options, don’t bother. Thanks to her, I’ve reviewed all the popular luxury hotels’ pillow menus. My wife does a lot of work-related travel. It might sound a little pretentious… but you shouldn’t be afraid to ask! It’s a relatively new trend, but many hotels now offer pillow menus. The best hotels recognize that their customers have refined tastes and appreciate alternatives. What other luxury pillows are available? Ask to see your hotel’s pillow menu. Down pillows manufactured to this standard help to prevent the suffering of birds. The Responsible Down Standard is an independent, voluntary global set of guidelines that recognizes and rewards the best practices in the harvesting of bird feathers.These things can last a long time IF its fabric is durable. A luxury down pillow should be made with a high-quality fabric case.Their down clusters are pure white and larger than most other types. Hungarian goose down (otherwise known as European white goose down) is considered to be the best quality.Many manufacturers sell a combination of down and feather fill and label it “down.” Feathers are an economical way to add volume, but often the feathers’ quills will stick through the pillow poking your pretty face (ouch!) while you sleep. A real down pillow contains down only - no feathers.If you’re looking to purchase a down pillow, here’s a couple things to consider: The Poor Birds! Down doesn’t grow on trees and unfortunately a lot of it is harvested in ways considered to be inhumane.Thus they’re unable to offer the support that some other pillows can. Lack of Firm Options – Down pillows tend to be a little too soft for many.Difficult to Clean – Hotels are experts at cleaning down pillows, but it can be a little difficult to do at home without damaging them.Requires Maintenance – To maintain a down pillow’s loft, it requires consistent fluffing.A Sustainable Product – Down is a renewable resource that is biodegradable and recyclable.Durable – With proper care, a down pillow can last many years.Light and Cuddly – Down pillows are very light (heavy feathers don’t work very well for flying after all!) and soft.Moldable/Malleable – A down pillow tends to hold its shape well, offering good support for your head and neck.Most of us are happy to dive into a high-quality down pillow and will sleep well on it. That’s why they’re generally the default type of pillow in every luxury room. They’re comfortably familiar to most sleepy travelers. Down pillows are durable, moldable, and work reasonably well for all sleep positions. Goose down is undeniably great pillow filling.
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