Like the mattress, the pillow is the essential element of our bedding. It conditions the quality of your sleep, prevents poor posture during the night and pain when waking up. Discover our selection of the best models and our advice on how to choose it.
Synthetic, shape memory, natural, ergonomic, in feathers, in foam … Choosing your pillow is really not easy! There are so many different models sold in the market that it is very easy to get lost. Depending on their needs and preferences, the choice of pillow will not be the same for everyone. Here is our selection of the best pillows to spend dream nights!
What are the different types of pillows?
The ergonomic pillow: with this type of pillow, the head, neck and spine are perfectly aligned, giving you the correct posture for sleeping.
The memory foam pillow: Composed of visco-elastic foam, the memory foam pillow molds perfectly to the contour of the head. This special material returns to its original shape with each movement. This type of pillow thus adapts to each morphology.
The synthetic pillow: made from polyester fibers or microfibers, this type of pillow has the particularity of being hypoallergenic and more breathable than others. The synthetic pillow is therefore particularly suitable for people with allergies. It is also appreciated for its affordable price and ease of maintenance.
The natural pillow: made of natural material (down, feathers, wool or natural latex), it provides soft and enveloping comfort. It benefits from very good ventilation which does not make it uncomfortable during hot weather.
Our selection of the best pillows
Tediber – The incredible pillow
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Made in France, the Tediber brand pillow is hypoallergenic and anti-mite. Its composition of feathers and down makes the pillow more breathable and swelling. Its 100% cotton twill shell allows air to pass through for perfect temperature regulation.
Characteristics :
- 100% cotton
- Certification: OEKO-Tex Standard 100
- Machine washable
Our opinion : thanks to its filling (50% feathers and down and 50% Dacron® microfibers), it is particularly soft and well swelling. If you don’t like pillows that are too firm, this model will be perfect for you. This pillow is available in two sizes, choose the square pillow if you sleep on your back and the rectangular pillow if you sleep on your side or on your stomach.
Kipli – Natural latex pillow
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The Kipli brand natural pillow is made from 100% latex and handcrafted in Italy. Thanks to the visco-elastic properties of latex, it offers ergonomic comfort. This pillow is wrapped in an organic cotton and Tencel cover. The breathable and hypoallergenic properties of natural latex make this pillow naturally anti-dust mites.
Characteristics :
- 100% natural latex
- Fits standard 50 × 70 cm pillowcases.
- Certifications: Oeko-Tex Standard 100, EuroLatex and Eco-Institut.
- Removable and machine washable cover.
Our opinion : this pillow is particularly suitable for people who sleep on their backs and on their sides. Indeed, its filling gives it a thickness a little too high for a sleeping on the stomach. It also offers excellent cervical support. We also appreciate that its cover is removable and machine washable.
BedStory – Memory Shaped Pillow 60×40 cm
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The pillow is made of viscoelasitic memory foam that adapts to the body’s natural curve and provides excellent comfort. The foam is infused with gel and the pillow has small perforations that allow air circulation. This gives you a fresh, more restful night’s sleep.
Characteristics :
- Memory foam
- 63% polyester and 37% Tencel
- Rectangular
- Hypoallergenic
- Anti-mite
- Temperature regulation
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification
Our opinion : the memory foam is really very pleasant, it adapts to the weight of the head and always returns to its original shape. We also appreciate the very soft and comfortable outer cover. This pillow is suitable for all sleeping positions (back, side and stomach).
Emma – The Original Pillow
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This memory foam pillow has a customizable height suitable for everyone. Thanks to the association of 3 layers of firmness and different textures, this pillow will suit all sleepers. The cover is made of a fiber that regulates humidity and body temperature.
Characteristics :
- Shape memory
- 3 removable layers: Hypergel foam, Hypersoft foam and Visco-elastic foam
- 98% polyester and 2% elastane
- 70x40cm
- Removable and washable cover at 40 ° C
- Hypoallergenic
- Standard OEKO-TEX certification 100
Our opinion : this model has a really versatile use since it adapts perfectly well to all sleeping postions. Indeed, it is possible to adjust the height of the pillow by removing 1 or more of the 3 layers of foam. The Emma pillow perfectly supports the neck to ensure you a perfect posture all night long.
How did we select our products?
For this comparison of the best pillows, we have taken care to study several criteria:
The type of pillow: ergonomic, natural, synthetic or with shape memory, there are different types of pillow.
The firmness of the pillow: according to his position for sleeping and his preferences, the firmness will be more or less high. The choice of the firmness of a pillow can thus vary from one person to another.
The pillow filling: the material from which the inside of a pillow is made is called the filling, and there are several: the natural filling (in feathers or down) and the synthetic filling (often in foam, latex or microfibers).
The shape of the pillow: the two most popular pillow shapes are the square and the rectangle. It is possible to make your choice according to your preferences but note that the rectangular shape is recognized to better maintain the head and the alignment of the spine.
Our advice and questions
Which pillow to choose according to your sleeping position?
When it comes to sleeping position, we all have a specific way of positioning our body to fall asleep peacefully. If you sleep on your stomach, choose a rather soft pillow. It is indeed important to maintain the alignment of the head with the spine and therefore to sleep on a pillow that is as low as possible. If you sleep on your back, choose a firm pillow to ensure good head and neck support. Finally, if you sleep on your side, the perfect pillow for you should be neither too soft nor too thick in order to always keep the alignment.
Square or rectangular?
It should be noted that a rectangular pillow provides more support for the head by keeping it correctly in line with the spine. You may not know it but, we move on average between 30 and 40 times a night, so it is important to make sure that our head remains well positioned on the pillow. This is why the rectangular pillow is more recommended because the surface in contact with the head is longer than the square shape.
The first thing to know is that depending on the filling, not all pillows can be machine washed. A synthetic or feather pillow can be machine washed at low temperature and under a delicate program. On the other hand, a shape memory or latex pillow will not withstand machine use. You can possibly refresh it once a month by spraying a special fabric disinfectant and anti-dust mite spray.
Coming out of the machine, your pillow may appear a little less swollen, but there are a few tips to help you remedy this. When you put your pillow in the washing machine, add a tennis ball to it (clean, we specify it anyway!), During the wash cycle, it will bounce off the walls of the drum and thus maintain your inflated pillow. Also opt for delicate drying.
