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The best known is probably still the classic feather pillow, which provides the right feather pleasure in a pillow fight. However, the very puffy pillows of size 80 × 80 cm with a filling of feathers and down are no longer the non-plus-ultra among pillows and ergonomically not really recommended.

Loose fillings

The following filling materials are preferred by people who like to sleep on a soft pillow that they can shape and “cuddle” themselves. With some pillows, the filling amount can be adjusted individually.

Feathers / down:
The higher the proportion of feathers in the filling, the firmer the pillow will be. While down provides softness, the feathers are responsible for the necessary support. In addition, the load-bearing effect of the pillow can be increased by a 3-chamber structure, which is particularly recommended for neck support pillows. The pillow is then divided into three separate chambers or layers: the middle and supporting layer consists mainly of feathers, while the outer layers with fluffy down ensure a pleasantly soft surface.

Suitable for whom:
Down and feathers have a very warming effect, so this filling material is suitable for people who freeze quickly and also want a pillow with a high degree of fluff.

Animal hair:
This category includes fillings made from horsehair, virgin sheep’s wool and camel down hair. A pillow filling made of horsehair (fleece made from tail and mane hair) is very firm and flat, while virgin wool and camel down hair have soft and adaptable properties.

Suitable for whom:
All natural hair fillings are characterized by good moisture transport and are therefore particularly suitable for people who sweat heavily on the head and who value bedding made from natural materials.

Filling : The filling with cotton is very light – if a real microfiber is used, the weight is hardly noticeable. In order to reduce the risk of clumping, the wadding is usually made into a fleece. Made of cellulose, Lyocell is the natural variant of upholstery wadding. Wadding made of PU or polyester, on the other hand, is the inexpensive variant of a light pillow filling that provides very high fluffiness. However, the cheaper the filling, the lower the quality and the shorter the lifespan of the pillow.

Suitable for whom:
The cotton wool filling is just right if you prefer a cuddly pillow into which you sink very softly and which can be shaped and squeezed very well.

Foam
flakes : The flakes or sticks have different properties depending on the material, but are very dimensionally stable and do not lose height quickly. If the foam itself is very adaptable (e.g. latex or visco foam), the result is a rather soft pillow. With flakes or sticks made of firmer PU or cold foam, the cushion is characterized by a high level of support.

For whom:
The filling material is very suitable for people who prefer a high pillow and who sweat quickly. The spaces between the foam flakes ensure that the pillow is well ventilated.

Hollow fiber
balls : The synthetic filling consists of small wadding balls made from hollow fibers. The pillow is therefore very voluminous, depending on the filling quantity.

Suitable for whom:
The hollow fiber structure allows moisture to be dissipated very well, but it also insulates very well. Therefore, this type of filling is suitable for people in need of warmth who at the same time sweat quickly. Its washability makes it the ideal filling material for allergy sufferers who prefer a cuddly soft, light pillow.

Natural
fillings : The fillings made from spelled or millet offer a firm, yet adaptable feeling to lie on and are pleasantly warm. If the sleeping position is changed, there is a slight noise from the grains trickling down. The massage effect of the pillow also promotes blood circulation.

Suitable for whom:
For people who prefer natural materials, the filling made of spelled or millet is an alternative to natural hair pillows. However, it offers relatively little support and is therefore not recommended for neck problems.

Materials for foam cores (for neck support pillows)

Mold cores are suitable for people who use their pillows as a static, comfortable headrest and who have no “need to cuddle”. Neck support pillows can be partially adjusted in height using removable foam panels. The foam cores are usually surrounded by a washable cover that ensures good moisture transport through padding and quilting.

Visco foam:
The thermoelastic foam ensures a very adapted and pressure-relieved feeling of lying down with a very good support effect.

For whom:
If you like to stay in a sleeping position for a long time and your bedroom temperature is not below 18 ° C, this material is the best choice for you. If it is too cold in the bedroom, it will take a long time for the pillow to adjust. Due to the slowed-down restoring force, viscose foam is not recommended for frequent changes of position.

Latex:
The soft material adapts very well to the head and neck area. Differences in lying sensation result from the use of somewhat firmer synthetic latex or natural latex.

Suitable for whom:
The foam structure ensures good moisture transport through the open pores, so latex is also very suitable for people who sweat heavily in the head area.

Gel foam:
This material offers the same properties as visco foam, but is independent of temperature.

Suitable for whom:
You will sleep very well with a gel foam pillow if you prefer a weightless feeling of lying and turning around frequently. The good breathability ensures a very good sleeping climate in the head area, which is why a core made of gel foam is also recommended for “hot heads”.