Pillow Talk - finding the best pillow for you
Bed Buyers' GuideIf you suffer with neck and shoulder pain, you may find your pillow’s the culprit.
Pillows come in a range of different shapes and sizes, including pre-shaped ones that support your head and neck, as well as a choice of fillings – goosedown, duckdown, feather, fibre filled, and visco-elastic, latex or polyurethane foam – and any number of combinations of these.
Here’s what to look for when buying a pillow:
Change Your Pillow
An old, unwashed pillow could also contain as much as 10% of its weight in skin scale, mould, dead and living dust mites and their allergen laden droppings! If your pillow is natural (such as feathers) or polyester-filled, wash it two-three times a year. If it is a foam pillow, clean it every two-three months. Read more about keeping your pillows clean.
To top it off
Overlays and toppers are mostly used to soften the feel of a mattress, by adding extra layers of cushioning. Generally non-sprung, they may be made of a variety of materials – polyester fibre, latex, visco-elastic or other foams or even feathers. The choice is entirely subjective. Toppers are not a substitute for correct support – you’ll need a mattress of the right tension. Nor are they a substitute for replacing an old, worn-out bed – any impression of improved comfort will probably be short-lived.
Some modern mattresses styles include a fixed topper – often on styles that have been designed to eliminate the need for turning.
The National Bed Federation is the recognised trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers.
Visit the NBF website bedfed.org.uk
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