Best Feather Pillows » Definitions http://bestfeatherpillows.com Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:14:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Types of Pillows http://bestfeatherpillows.com/types-of-pillows/ http://bestfeatherpillows.com/types-of-pillows/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:53:08 +0000 skiercain http://bestfeatherpillows.com/?p=22 There is a wide variety of pillows available on the market today. Here is a list of several of the more popular and common types of pillows you will find available. Your choice will depend upon your personal preferences and whether you have any special needs caused by allergies or upper body aches and [...]]]> There is a wide variety of pillows available on the market today. Here is a list of several of the more popular and common types of pillows you will find available. Your choice will depend upon your personal preferences and whether you have any special needs caused by allergies or upper body aches and pains. Good luck in your search for the perfect pillow!

Natural fill pillows include feather and down pillows.  These are often considered the most luxurious pillows and can also be the most durable. Down pillows do not provide as much support as some other types of pillows and they do need to be fluffed up on a regular basis to retain their loftiness. Although this is the most expensive category of pillows, they can last for many years with the proper care.

Hypodown pillows are ideal for those who like the softness of down but are allergic to feathers. These pillows are actually a combination goose down and milkweed, processed a certain way to be hypoallergenic.

Synthetic fill pillows offer more support than natural fill and are a less expensive alternative. These pillows are also a good choice if you are allergic to feathers. While they are not usually quite as soft as feather pillows, many people prefer the extra support they provide. A good backrest pillow will often be stuffed with a synthetic or foam filling for the best support.

Foam and Memory foam pillows are popular with people who need a lot of support. The memory foam pillows will mold to the shape of you head and neck and retain that shape. Foam pillows are not as durable as other kinds of pillows and some people may be allergic to the chemicals given off by the foam.

High quality wool pillows can be almost as soft as down, and are a great alternative in humid climates. The wool wicks away perspiration, so even “hot sleepers” do not wake up all sweaty. Another bonus is that dust mites do not like wool – so this would be a good choice for allergy sufferers.

Cotton pillows are also an excellent choice for allergy sufferers since they are hypo-allergenic.

Husk and seed pillows are making a comeback since they offer great support and can be molded into any shape you desire. Some people do not like the soft rustling noise that comes with moving the pillow around.

Another type of pillow that can help relieve aches and pains are orthopedic pillows. These pillows will help relieve back and neck pain.

While the choice in pillows may be overwhelming, at least there is something out there to please everyone!

]]> http://bestfeatherpillows.com/types-of-pillows/feed/ 0 What is a feather pillow? http://bestfeatherpillows.com/what-is-a-feather-pillow/ http://bestfeatherpillows.com/what-is-a-feather-pillow/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:17:09 +0000 skiercain http://bestfeatherpillows.com/?p=10 A pillow is considered to be a feather pillow if it is stuffed with any type of feathers.

The feathers can be from a duck, a goose or even a chicken. The best feathers come from water birds because the birds grow feathers that keep the bird warm, even when the water is very [...]]]> A pillow is considered to be a feather pillow if it is stuffed with any type of feathers.

The feathers can be from a duck, a goose or even a chicken. The best feathers come from water birds because the birds grow feathers that keep the bird warm, even when the water is very cold.

Since it requires some work to get the feathers from birds, feather pillows are usually much more expensive than pillow stuffed with man made materials.

The most popular type of feathers for pillows and comforters is down. Down feathers are the very soft, fine feathers found under the layer of outer feathers on water birds. The down keeps the bird warm even when they are immersed in very cold water. This explains why it works as such a great insulator in comforters and ski jackets. The down is able to keep a persons body heat from escaping.

The best quality down comes from mature geese that live in colder climates such as Hungary or Canada. More expensive down products are usually made from goose down, which is softer and has practically no odor. Lower quality down comes from younger birds whose down is less resilient. If a product is not labels “goose down” it is probably duck down, which is less costly.

The loft, or fill power is defined as the space that one ounce of down takes up, measured in cubic inches. The higher the fill power, the higher the quality of the feather pillow. The best feather pillows will have a fill power of 700 or 800.

When purchasing a feather pillow, you should also be aware of the thread count of the ticking that encases the feathers. The closer the thread count is to 800, the less likely the feathers will come through as your pillow ages. Encasings with higher thread counts will also be softer and more durable.

The down inside a pillow can become compressed when used daily, which is why it is always a good idea to fluff up your pillow as often as possible. You can do this by hand when you make your bed, or use your dryer to fluff up the pillows.

You can purchase feather pillows from department stores, from companies that specialize in down products or from many online stores. With proper care, a feather pillow can last a very long time.

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