Pillow Guide: How to Choose the Right Pillow

Sleep goals: the right sheets (check), the perfect pillow (keep reading) and a solid source of natural light (that ones on you). Whether you want something super cushy or firmly flat, were here to save you from the tossing and turning uncertainty that comes with finding the perfect pillow.The right pillow is a very personal choice.

One or many? Big and thick or lean and little? Above all, its like your momma said: Whats on the inside is what really counts.

Our new Pillow Inserts are made with all natural down or down alternative filling and in Soft, Medium or Firm fill options covered with a 100% Sateen cotton shell for comfort and protection. With that in mind, heres your guide on choosing the correct Parachute pillow for your sleeping preference: Soft, Medium or Firm. Identify Your Sleep StyleA pillows number one function is to align your head and neck with your spine while you sleep.

Chances are you stare at a screen at your desk or in your hand all day. This all puts an extraordinary amount of strain on your neck which makes up 17% of your spine (fun fact). Give your neck a rest and make sure it gets proper alignment.

Your sleep style dictates what kind of support you need, so, lets start there:Back Sleeper: Beware of a pillow that pushes your head too far forward, which could lead to a stiff neck in the morning. A profile of four to six inches is ideal. The takeaway: This position is usually most comfortable with a medium amount of support, so choose Medium.

Stomach Sleeper: Some stomach sleepers are comfortable with no pillow at all, since their neck rests in a relative neutral position. If a bed without a pillow feels incomplete, opt for a pillow on the thinner side. A super plump pillow forces a stomach sleepers head into a pinched angle.

The takeaway: this position generally requires the least amount of support go with Soft.Side Sleeper: Youre in good company studies show that up to 69% of people sleep on their side. This position also creates the widest distance between your ear and shoulder, so maintaining alignment requires a lot of loft.

The takeaway: this position needs the most support select Firm.Know Your Pillow FillPillows can be stuffed with anything. We set out to design a pillow that was comfortable but also easy to care for, which ruled out uber-natural materials like buckwheat and horsehair.

We also needed our pillows to stay cool in warm temperatures without firming up when temperatures drop eliminating synthetics like memory foam and latex. Thus, we created two fill options: all natural European white down and a premium microfiber down alternative. Down: Tried and true, Down Fill has staying power for good reason: It offers the best of both worlds.

Its supportive and durable but also fluffy and light. Parachutes down pillows boast a Fill Power of 750, which translates to a plump fill with a high percentage of down clusters and larger than average down cluster size (AKA dream zone). Down Alternative: If you have dust or seasonal allergies or prefer vegan home decor, a feather fill may leave you sniffling while you snooze.

Your best bet is a hypoallergenic Down Alternative. A modern microfiber fill (like the one used in Parachutes new collection) mimics the density of pure down, providing support without irritating sensitive systems. Wait, What About The Euro?

Hey, being a square isnt a bad thing! Euro Pillows are the secret to a well-dressed bed. Add another layer of comfort and support to your bed with a perfectly appointed Euro.

More for decoration than for sleep, our Euro Inserts are made of 5% down and 95% feather fill. Originally published at blog. parachutehome.

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