How To Choose A Pillow

How To Choose A Pillow

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There is nothing quite like sleeping with a down pillow. Down pillows cushion and support your head and neck like no other. Still, like any pillow, choosing the right firmness can make the difference between "ahhh" when you lay your head down and "ouch" when you wake up.

Here are a few (general) guidelines that may be helpful to you when choosing the perfect sleeping pillow. The goal of a perfect sleeping pillow is to provide comfortable support while relieving stress on the neck. So we 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.
  • 750 fill down has larger down clusters then 650 fill, resulting in a slightly firmer, more resilient (or bouncy) feel.
  • 650 fill down has smaller down clusters than 750 fill, resulting in a slightly softer pillow.

For sleeping, a Standard Size pillow is often preferable. While larger sizes (king size for instance) look good on the bed and provide nice support for your back when reading, etc., they can tend to envelope your head as you lay on them because they are so much longer than a standard size pillow.

Down pillows will "break in" with use, becoming softer and flatter with time, depending on many factors beyond our control, such as humidity, how the pillow is used, etc. This is why we offer our Perfect Fill™ Service.

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 see our Perfect Fill Service page for more information.