Feather pillows are the standard for most people, as they offer comfortable support to your head and shoulders, as well as boasting a long product lifespan. This means your pillow will retain their height and supportiveness for longer.

The firmness of a feather pillow is determined by the amount of filling. The more filling you have in your pillow, the firmer and taller your pillow will be.

Feather pillows tend to require ‘fluffing’ more often than other pillow types as they can become easily flattened. This reduces the pillow height reducing comfort. Feather pillows also require professional cleaning, making them more expensive than other pillow types.

Microfibre pillows are an affordable alternative to traditional feather pillows. The microfibre pillow is lightweight, hypoallergenic, and very easy to take care of. This is likely why so many people choose microfibre over feather pillows.

The microfibre pillow can be washed at home, a benefit for users that do not want to pay for professional cleaning. Unfortunately, this means the product lifespan is shorter than other pillow options. It is recommended that you change a microfibre pillow every few years.

Memory foam pillows are the most modern on the market. By utilising the same material as a memory foam bed, this pillow is made for total head and neck support. Like microfibre pillows, memory foam is easy to take care of but offers a longer product lifetime.

Memory foam pillows contour to your head and shoulders, but users who not require extra support may find them too firm to be comfortable. Many people also find memory foam pillows too hot in the summer, which can make it difficult to find comfort.

If you tend to sleep naturally on your back, you may benefit from having a thinner pillow. This will ensure your head is not too far forward when resting. You should also try to look for a pillow that is thicker toward the bottom to help cradle your neck. This will ensure consistent support throughout the night.

Sleeping on your front requires the thinnest pillow you can find. This is to prevent your head from being too far back when you sleep, which can lead to morning neck soreness. Front sleepers also put a lot of pressure on their lower back, so you should think about switching to side sleeping. You can purchase body pillows that you can hug whilst you sleep if you enjoy something pressed on your stomach.

The majority of people sleep on their side. Side sleepers should look for a firmer pillow to give extra support through the night. You can also look for pillows that are thicker on the edges to bridge the gap between ear and shoulder. You should also think about having a pillow between your knees when you sleep to better align your spine.