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Pillows come with so many fillings it is difficult to know which filling is best for you. We will run through some common pillow fillings with pros and cons.
Pros: Cheap, hypoallergenic, and easy to care for.
Cons: May not be as supportive or durable as other materials. Goes to landfill at end of life.
Pros: Supportive, durable, and can be hypoallergenic.
Cons: Can be less breathable and may emit chemicals during manufacturing. Goes to landfill at end of life.
Pros: Contours to your body for personalized support, pressure-relieving, and can be hypoallergenic.
Cons: Can be less breathable, may emit chemicals during manufacturing, and can be expensive. Goes to landfill at end of life.
Pros: Natural, sustainable, hypoallergenic, temperature-regulating, and breathable. Breaks down naturally at end of life.
Cons: Can be heavier.
Pros: Natural, breathable, hypoallergenic, customisable height. Breaks down naturally at end of life.
Cons: Noise and firmness (hard).
Pros: Supportive, durable, breathable, hypoallergenic. Breaks down naturally at end of life.
Cons: Cost and allergic reactions.
It depends what your criteria are. We think natural is always the best option. Overall if you suffer from allergies, care for the planet and want a sustainably sourced product we would recommend wool if you currently like the feel of a polyfibre pillow. Latex if you like the feel of a foam or memory foam pillow and buckwheat hulls if you like a very firm pillow.
A locally manufactured pillow reduces transport emissions. It also guarantees worker rights if made in the UK (high relative worker pay & rights).
Look for 100% cotton for the outer casing. It is no good purchasing a pillow with a natural filling only to have a synthetic outer cover.
Does the pillow have a guarantee? This is a sign of a good quality product.
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