As long as you don't end up buying a low-quality, bottom-shelf, cheap product – you're going to be fine. On top of that, if you don't get a pillow that fits – you can usually return it for a new one, so don't stress about it. Son J, et al. (2020). A survey of Koreans on sleep habits and sleeping symptoms relating to pillow comfort and support.

Knee pillows are specially designed to support the knee joint while you sleep. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but all serve the same purpose: to take pressure off of your knees and help you get a good night's sleep. While you’ll still need to wash your sleep pillow regularly and replace it every two years, a protector will do the majority of the heavy lifting for you when keeping your pillow clean. You should wash the protector monthly, or more often if you experience night sweats, dandruff or skin irritations. Microfibre– the 'luxury' version of hollowfibre, a microfibre fill is made of much finer strands of polyester resulting in a very lightweight pillow with a, yes, more luxurious feel. Some compare microfibre to the feel of down, but it has the upside of not running the risk of animal cruelty. However, again, being made of synthetics, the environmental impact of production and disposal is a concern. Like hollowfibre, microfibre can also cause overheating. We've assembled a selection of the b If you sleep hot, you have plenty of options to consider for a cooling pillow. Look for gel, phase-changing fabrics, and breathable construction. Company policiesFirmness Level:Just like mattresses, pillows come in different firmness levels. Firmness affects how a pillow feels, as well as how high it holds your head. For example, a pillow with a high loft might not hold your head up as high as you’d expect if it is extremely soft and sinks under weight. Shannon Maher, assistant professor of home products development at the Fashion Institute of Technology, phone interview, October 26, 2015 Its excellent temperature regulation is thanks to Simba’s Stratos technology, which is printed on one side of the pillow. It was inspired by Outlast, a material originally designed for space exploration (NASA uses it in space suits) to help regulate temperature by absorbing, storing and releasing heat. Along with the mesh strip around the edge of the pillow to promote airflow, Stratos helps keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night. Having tested this pillow in a heatwave, I can confirm it works. Key features – Filling: Memory foam; Cover: Quilted scuba (neoprene) (machine washable); Sizes: 1 (60 x 35cm, 11/6cm height) Looking for a good knee pillow can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you don’t know where to start. There are so many different brands and types of knee pillows out there today, and it can feel like an impossible task to find the right one for your needs. But don’t worry – we’ve done the hard work for you!

We could probably go on and on and give you all kinds of shopping tips, but we're fairly sure those five will suffice. However, what you could also use is some tips on how to use a knee pillow, right? Queen:Queen pillows measure 20 inches wide by 30 inches long, 2 inches longer than Super Standard pillows. Queen pillows give extra room to sleepers who tend to toss and turn throughout the night or find themselves slipping off of smaller pillows. Yes, at least every six months, because of the dead skin cells and bodily fluids that may accumulate in the pillow itself. Pillowcases should be washed every two weeks. How do I wash my pillows? Similar to the Woolroom pillow above, I actually found it too high on arrival. You can remove filling from the Hypnia too, but it’s not quite as easy to separate the whisps of hollowfibre as it is to remove the wool from the Woolroom or the nanocubes from the Simba Hybrid.We’ll be honest: we were quite staggered by the comfort and luxury on offer here, given the relatively low price. Expertly made, with quality materials, this pillow from Soak & Sleep really does offer excellent value. We’d happily recommend it to anyone who likes a light, soft pillow, is a front sleeper, or is shopping for a summer pillow. Down pillowstend to be the fluffiest, but a combination of down and feathers may be firmer and less expensive.