Pillows, Pillows, Pillows
When it comes to the sleep environment we find the hardest product for the sleeper to get right is the pillow.
The Problem with Pillows
When it comes to the sleep environment we find the hardest product for the sleeper to get right is the pillow. Picking the right pillow is all about filling the space between your head and your mattress. It needs to help keep your upper spine and neck straight and it needs to have the right feel for you. Some of us love a firm pillow while others like it fluffy and soft. The most important things are that, whether it is firm or soft it supports you.
Getting It Right
The problem people have when buying a pillow is that often retailers don’t let you try them. A well-known department store in Sheffield has the pillows and mattresses on two separate floors. This makes picking the right pillow nigh on impossible. We really like what Bensons for Beds are doing. In their stores they have a pillow display which allows you to try a pillow as you try your mattress. This is the best way to do it as the feel of your mattress will affect how your pillow feels.
Hotels often have similar problems. They have a really expensive mattress that will offer most people a great sleep surface but team it with a flat and unsupportive pillow. A good pillow doesn’t have to be expensive and our expertise helps hotels ensure the pillows they offer their guests are just right.
The other things to consider when picking a pillow are
- Do you have allergies-If so ensure the pillow you pick doesn’t aggravate these allergies
- Do you get hot in bed-If so try and steer clear of foam and other solid materials like Latex. Alpaca fleece and silk are great if you get hot in bed.
Are you a hotel, care home or other establishment where sleep is really important to your guests enjoying their stay? If so why not work with us on creating the perfect sleep environment. Send us an e-mail to hello@thesleeplab.co.uk
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