What Is a Pillow and Why Does It Matter for Better Sleep?

A sore neck and back can ruin the start of any day. The cause can be easily answered: the pillow you sleep with every night. Sleeping pillows go beyond the simple function of comfort. They support your body while helping you sleep. But how long can pillows reliably work in silence?

What Function Does a Pillow Serve?

A sleeping pillow is designed not only for comfort but for neck health as well. A good support pillow holds your neck and spine, accommodating your head and filling the gap with even support so your head and neck are fully supported and relaxed. With poor support, your muscles tighten as you sleep, and you don’t get the rest you deserve.

Prolonging your slumber relies on you and your mattress, but primarily on a pillow. Pillows are the most adaptable. We have a comprehensive lineup of pillows to meet your rest goals.

The Range of Pillows

Over the years, an extensive line of pillows and daybeds has been made that are designed to lift you and help you rest with comfort, depending on your style and slumber needs.

Memory Foam Pillow

Memory foam cervical pillows are built to work and comfort your neck with a divot that is built to keep your neck and spine aligned.

Bamboo Pillow

Bamboo pillows have a cover that is not prone to drooping, thanks to the inner bamboo fiber that keeps the pillow cool and allows for more breathability. Try our Bamboo Cervical Pillow to keep your skin cool while you sleep.

Wedge Pillow

From breathing to rest and good circulation, a wedge pillow gives you a custom angle that makes breathing and circulation better, all while keeping comfort and firmness in mind.

Travel Neck Pillow

Travel neck pillows offer the most versatile form for whatever the purpose of your journey. With a design that wraps around whatever form your neck is in, a travel neck pillow offers the most care to your neck when the time comes to travel.

Why Pillow Materials Matter More Than You Think

Pillow components determine various properties like temperature, allergy résistance, and texture. Materials used for pressure relief, like memory foam, bamboo, and polyester, all have their advantages and disadvantages. The best pillow balances materials, contouring to your body, and not trying to be the softest.

If you haven’t picked a side, you can start to educate yourself on the materials with the Cushions & Support category.

The Advantages of a Neck Support Pillow

Your neck is responsible for the heavy lifting of your head for 10 to 12 pounds. At the end of the day, pillows finally let your neck take the day off, but only if your pillow lets your neck rest at neutral. Proper neck support pillows will keep your neck from losing its natural cervical curve, which would decrease over the day in your neck.

Without a supportive pillow, a lot of tension will be created in your head, neck, and shoulders. You will lose a lot of sleep as well. Most people will take quite some time to notice that their standard pillow, which offers no support for their head, is responsible for their poor sleep quality. Once people switch to an ergonomic pillow, their poor sleep is noticeably different. You are welcome to check our FAQs for all the answers to your pillow-related questions.

Selecting the Right Pillow for Sleep Position

No pillow can claim to be the best for sleep because it varies based on how you sleep.

• Side sleepers need thicker, denser pillows.

• Back sleepers need a medium-height pillow, which provides neck support.

• Stomach sleepers should use a thin, soft pillow (or maybe nothing) to keep the neck from bowing.

Improving sleep quality without having to change the rest of your routine is simple with the pillow match. See why we strive to provide sleep science on our About Us page.