How To Choose A Down Pillow
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A good goose down pillow will cushion your head and neck with gentle support while being very adaptable to the specific shape and weight of your head, neck and shoulders.

Selecting the proper firmness of your pillow is simple. Really. It just depends on your sleeping style, and personal preference. For example, a side sleeper will need more support (a firmer pillow) compared to someone that sleeps on their stomach. So we generally recommend:

  • A Soft Pillow if you sleep on your stomach.
  • A Medium Pillow if you sleep on your back.
  • A Firm Pillow if you sleep on your side, unless you are petite. If you are petite or have small shoulders, a medium may be a better choice.

We also offer Extra Soft and Extra Firm versions of our pillows. If you know Goldilocks, please tell her (or him)!

See Video of the: Extra Soft | Soft | Medium | Firm & Extra Firm goose down pillows.

For sleeping, a Standard Size pillow is often preferable, just because they tend to fit your head a bit better. But some people love to sleep with big pillows. This is why our king size pillows are sewn with internal sealed baffles to keep the down from shifting from side to side. This helps to prevent the "enveloping" (folding around your head) that is a common problem when sleeping with most other king size down pillows.

Down pillows will "break in" with use, becoming softer and flatter with time, depending on factors such as humidity, how the pillow is used, etc. Following our simple pillow care pointers will help your pillow to live a long and restful life.

All Plumeria Bay® down pillows come with our Perfect Fill™ service. If you decide you would like to add more down, or maybe take some out, anytime within the 1st year of your purchase, just send it to us and we'll add or remove as much down as you'd like. We charge only for any down added, and return shipping. Any down removed will be returned to you in a separate cotton storage bag. Please read about our Perfect Fill™ service for more information.