To ensure a restful night's sleep and a pain-free wake-up, choosing the right pillow is essential...
More than 1 in 2 French people consider sleep to be a more important health issue than it was 20 years ago. This is according to an OpinionWay poll forthe National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance, published in March 2020. In other words: we want to sleep well. From pillows, beds, box springs, and mattresses to bedding and comforters… Equipping your bedroom with quality bedding is one of the golden rules for getting a deep, restful sleep. Kipli has already shared its tips and tricks to help you choose the best mattress. Today, let’s dive into the world of pillows: square, rectangular, ergonomic, natural, or synthetic… We’ll help you choose a pillow for a good night’s sleep without the headache!
Size and Shape: Which Pillow Should You Choose?
Have you ever woken up with neck pain, a stiff neck, or even a migraine? There’s a good chance your pillow is the cause of these issues, so choosing the right pillow is essential. You need to identify your actual needs as well as the position you’re used to sleeping in. After all, there’s a pillow suited to every need. Each sleeper’s body type should also be taken into account. To help you choose the best pillow for a good night’s sleep, here are the different types of pillows available on the market, along with the needs they’re designed to meet.
Choose a rectangular pillow
In our collective imagination, when we think of a “pillow,” we often picture a square one. It’s ideal for sitting (such as when reading, for example). However, this type of pillow is strongly discouraged for a good night’s sleep. Why?Simply because a square pillow doesn’t offer optimal comfort. Admittedly, its large size means we don’t have to stack several pillows on top of each other, but because of its bulk, it takes up a significant amount of space in bed. This results in a considerable loss of space—especially if you’re a tall person, as your feet may hang off the edge of the bed. Furthermore, again because of its size, this pillow is often folded in half, causing an imbalance in the spine and, consequently, neck pain or the stiff neck mentioned earlier.The rectangular pillow, on the other hand, is the best pillow for a good night’s sleep.
No matter your body type, it’s an excellent solution in every way: - The perfect size: you’ll never have cold feet again!- A large contact surface: even if you change positions during the night, your head will always be well supported.- A more elongated shape: even if you roll over several times while sleeping, you won’t end up lying flat on the mattress. Thanks to its elongated shape, even during a restless night, the rectangular pillow always provides optimal support. It’s therefore the better choice between a rectangular pillow and a square pillow.
The Ergonomic Pillow: The Best Pillow for Your Neck
If you're wondering what kind of pillow you need to sleep well, you'll find this section extremely interesting. Choosing an ergonomic pillowis the key to getting a good night’s sleep. In fact, it’s designed to conform to the shape of your head and neck , allowing it to adapt to any sleeper’s body type.
The Cervical Pillow
Among ergonomic pillows isthe cervical pillow. Shaped like a “wave,” this pillow ensures proper support for the neck and head. An excellent choice for a good night’s sleep, its curved shape on the sides and indentation in the middle guarantee a restful night’s sleep. Designed to be “adaptive”—especially in the case of a memory foam pillow—it ensures proper head support. However, this synthetic material derived from petrochemicals can release emissions that may be harmful to your health. If you sleep on your side all night and don’t change positions, there’s no need to wonder which pillow is best for a good night’s sleep —this one will suit you perfectly.
The Benefits of a Natural Pillow for a Good Night's Sleep
When looking for the right pillow to help you sleep well, you’ll also have to choose between natural and synthetic options. What’s the difference between these two types of pillows?
A. Natural Latex Pillow: Choose Well-Being
Did you know that memory foam pillows are primarily made from plastic-derived materials? These synthetic pillows therefore undergo numerous chemical treatments that can cause allergies, reduced breathability, and endocrine disruptors… To avoid these issues and enjoy a 100% healthy environment in your bedroom, natural latex is the solution. The production of natural latex requires no fertilizers or pesticides, and none of the products used to processnatural latex pillows are harmful to your health or to our planet.
B. The Synthetic Pillow
Three different materials are used to make synthetic pillows. First is memory foam, also known as viscoelastic foam. This type of pillow conforms to the shape of your head and neck, then instantly returns to its original shape as soon as you sit up. The second material is synthetic latex, which is known for its elastic properties. However, if you don’t want a pillow in your bed that contains chemicals, we recommend choosing a natural latex pillow.
Kipli Pillows: Guaranteed Optimal Comfort
Handcrafted in Italy, our pillows are made from the same 100% natural latex used in our mattresses.Ergonomic and encased in an organic cotton cover, discover pillows designed to enhance your sleep. If you’ve been wondering which pillow to choose for a good night’s sleep that’s good for your health and the environment, Kipli guarantees ideal comfort and a healthy, sustainable material for your pillow.
Unlike synthetic materials, natural latex offers excellent breathability and the perfect amount of warmth for a restful night’s sleep. Want to invest in quality at a fair price? Kipli guarantees pillows that won’t lose their shape, even after 10 years of use!
We hope we've helped you figure out which pillow to choose for a good night's sleep. Keep in mind that the most important thing is to understand your needs—your sleeping position and body type—and once you do, it will be easier to choose a pillow based on all these factors.
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The Kipli Team