Pillows -
Quick Guide to Choosing a Wool, Natural Latex, Latex Foam, Cotton, Primaloft, Silk or Down Pillow
Whether you want a down pillow or cotton, wool, latex, or Primaloft alternative down pillows for your bedroom,
this guide will help you make the best choice in pillows. It is recommended to choose firm pillows for side sleepers, or medium and soft pillows for stomach or back sleepers.
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• Down
pillows • Primaloft Alternative Down • Cotton pillows • Wool
pillows • Latex pillows • Silk pillows
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Down Pillows
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Type: Down Pillows |
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| Pillow Covering |
312 thread count - unbleached, undyed, formaldehyde free 100% cotton fabric pillow shell |
300 thread count - 100% cotton
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| Pillow Fill |
80% Pure Hungarian Goose Down and 20% Syriaca Clusters |
Lightest white goose down; firm to medium support; fluffy; |
| Colors |
natural ecru |
white |
| Pillow down sizes and fill weight |
standard
20" x 26"
(soft 12 oz - firm 18 oz)
queen
20" x 30"
(soft 15 oz - firm 20 oz)
king
20" x 36"
(soft 18 oz - firm 23 oz) |
standard
20" x 26"
(18 oz)
queen
20" x 30"
(21 oz)
king
20" x 36"
(24 oz) |
| Pillows Warranty |
75 years |
10 years |
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*Prices on pillows subject to change
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| Primaloft Alternative Down Pillows |
| Pillow type: Primaloft Alternative Down Pillows |
Primaloft Pillows
 ½
Good Plus |
| Pillow Covering |
230 thread count cambric cotton with piping
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| Pillow Fill |
hypoallergenic primaloft synthetic clusters
that are evenly distributed and puffy |
| Colors |
white |
| Pillows Warranty |
10 years |
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About Primaloft pillows:
• Sold in sets of 2
• Feels very similar to down, but will last only about 1/3 as long as down.
• Machine washable -
Its water resistant fibers retain their loft through repeated washings and unlike many synthetic fibers, they dry quickly. |
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Cotton Pillows |
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All Cotton Pillows
 Very Good |
| Pillow Covering |
White: 230 thread count 100% cotton fabric with no odor, synthetic fibers or fabric blends;
Ecru: 230 thread count, 100% unbleached, undyed natural colored cotton fabric
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| Pillow Fill |
100% American grown all cotton thread, ticking, and fill;
hand-stuffed to prevent lumping and bunching, even after machine washing |
| Colors |
white or natural ecru |
| Pillow sizes and price* |
Standard - 20" x 26"
Queen - 20" x 30"
King - 20" x 36"
Continental - 26" x 26"
Travel/Youth - 12" x 16" |
| Pillows Warranty |
none |
About cotton pillows:
• Firm only
• Flatter, holds shape, and won't lump
• 100% cotton, no odor, no synthetic blends, no fabric blends
• Cool and breathable
• Machine washable on gentle, cool air cycle
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Wool Pillows |
Pillow Type: |
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| Pillow Covering |
100% organic hypoallergenic cotton; undyed, unbleached |
230 thread count, 100% hypoallergenic cambric cotton |
220 thread count, 100% hypoallergenic cotton fabric case
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| Pillow Fill |
Choose from 2 fills: 100% pure imported wool
which is completely chemical free or a combination of an organic cotton core surrounded by pure wool |
100% American grown domestic wool fiber which is overlapped and intertwined to create a batting without any chemicals or glues |
100% natural
alpaca wool fiber is overlapped and intertwined to create a batting |
| Colors |
natural |
white |
white |
| Pillow sizes, fill weight, firmness, and price* |
Standard - 20" x 26"
(medium - firm support)
Queen - 20" x 30 "
(medium - firm support)
King - 20" x 36"
(medium - firm support)
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Standard - 20" x 25"
(medium 1.5 lbs wool - firm 2 lbs wool)
Queen - 20" x 29"
(medium 2 lbs wool - firm 2.5 lbs wool)
King - 20" x 35"
(medium 2.5 lbs wool - firm 3 lbs wool)
Neckroll - 6" x 15"
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Standard: 20" x 29"
(soft, medium, firm)
King: 20" x 35"
(soft, medium, firm)
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| Pillows Warranty |
3 years |
not available - expected to last up to 10 years |
not available - expected to last up to 10 years |
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About wool pillows:
• Doesn't grow moldy with age, is resistant to dust mites, and doesn't "de-gas" from synthetic fibers
• It is a supportive, warm pillow for cold nights, hypoallergenic natural pillow, wicks moisture away, and very durable.
• Professionally clean or hand wash using warm water and mild detergent. Rinse. Hang up or lay flat to dry.
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Latex and Natural Rubber Pillows |
| Pillow type: |
Latex Head and Neck Pillows
Very Good |
TempraKON ErgoMagic Foam and Down Pillows
Very Good |
Latex Foam Pillows
½ Very Good Plus |
Euphoria Natural Rubber Pillows and Contour Pillows
Excellent |
| Pillow Covering |
machine washable cotton blend cover |
machine washable down filled 100% cotton cover with NASA technology for temperature control |
machine washable 100% cotton cover |
100% organic cotton |
| Pillow Fill |
Natural latex foam core which is hypoallergenic, antibacterial |
Add or remove 3 AviDORM foam inserts which are hypoallergenic, antibacterial |
Natural latex foam core which is hypoallergenic, antibacterial |
97% Natural rubber which is hypoallergenic, antibacterial |
| Colors |
white |
white |
white |
natural |
| Pillow sizes |
One size: Firm - small - 15" x 19" |
Standard, Queen - from |
Standard, Queen, King (soft, medium, or firm densities) |
Standard, Queen, King |
| Pillows Warranty |
3-year limited |
Only for manufacturers' defects - case-by-case |
5-year limited |
3-year limited |
*Prices on pillows subject to change
About latex and natural rubber pillows:
• Head and neck support pillow
• Natural latex is hypoallergenic, hygienic, and antibacterial; dust mite, mold and mildew resistant
• Latex foam pillow is known as a contour pillow or orthopedic pillow for head and neck support
• For head and neck pillows, it is called a standard size but is actually smaller; a standard pillow case fits loosely
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Silk Pillows |
Type: Silk Pillows |
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| Pillow Covering |
pure charmeuse silk covering |
15 momme white silk habotai covering |
16 momme silk habotai sham |
| Pillow Fill |
100% pure mulberry silk filling; come in either single fill with a 2" loft or double fill with a 4" loft |
hypoallergenic 4-inch loft of silk floss filling that easily bunches and reshapes |
hypoallergenic 3-inch loft of silk floss filling that easily bunches and reshapes |
| Colors |
white |
white |
various |
| Pillows Warranty |
None - custom made |
None |
None |
About Silk pillows:
• Sold as 1 pillow
• Silk floss filling is soft and delicate and compresses slightly faster than the typical wool or cotton pillow
• The boudoir silk pillow is ideal for adding color and design - it comes with a sham that has a beautiful jacquard design on the front and silk habotai covering on the back. A two-inch flange surrounds the silk pillow. Comes in a variety of colors.
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Best
articles and charts on pillows below:
- Pillows
and pillow talk - Quick pointers on how to choose from the many
types of pillows available based on personal pillow preferences, allergies,
and what type of sleeper you are.
- Update
on the perfect pillow search - An updated review of cotton, down,
wool, latex, Primaloft synthetic down and more to help you get the
best night's rest.
- In
search of the perfect pillow - Just when you thought it was simple
to figure out which pillow is right for you, here's some advice to
help in the search.
- Review
of alpaca wool pillows - The benefits of wool pillows for allergy
sufferers are explained in this article.
- Wool
and Primaloft pillows - Reports by consumer experts on allergy
free wool pillows and Primaloft hypoallergenic pillows.
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