The choice of pillows for neck: types, forms, fillers

There is a very interesting and practical thing - neck pillow. For lovers of long-distance travel by car it is an essential finding. But not necessarily to be a truck driver, to afford such a purchase. Office employees whose day takes place in the cramped office at his desk, one by one, these things are buying the product. And no wonder. After pad designed for the neck, can reduce fatigue three times. In addition, there are specific medical products that are prescribed prescribed by a doctor. If you do not have such a wonderful accessory, we recommend to get acquainted with this article.

What is on sale pillow?

Different pillows that are available for neck, serve to meet different needs. For example, one person needs to buy a handy accessory for long-distance travel by car or bus. Others are sure to need to provide a comfortable sleep. A third way in general: the doctor prescribed therapy with orthopedic pillows. To support the requirements in all three cases, the products are sold to different.

But what are the criteria differ neck headboard.

1. By appointment. There are orthopedic, hiking and ordinary neck pads.

   Types of orthopedic pillows intended

2. Form. Purpose of the product and the nature of its application determines the shape.

   Types of orthopedic pillows in shape

3. By manufacturing cladding material. Tailoring may be formed from both natural fibers and synthetics. Here the material is also determined by the purpose and character of use.

   Naperniki the pillows can be of different tissues, depending on the destination

4. According to the filler material. This option is the most important, since it sets a specific purpose and product.

   Fillers orthopedic pillows

5. By design, the outer shell. Different colors and additional decoration products can successfully blend in with the high functionality of orthopedic products. Also color can be matched to the interior design of the apartment.

   Bright children's orthopedic pillows in a marine style

6. Form. For children various forms of bedding are important. Stylized heroes of Disney cartoons, different animals, pillows for the neck are successful application.

The same proven pillow product? Replies several:

• the convenience of use;
• compact for travel;
• practicality;
• preventive and curative properties.

Taking a pillow-shoe with a long trip, you can happily spend all the travel time from the pleasant duties on vacation, and ending the long road home.

For intellectuals who spend all day at his desk, and in the evening do not disdain to read in a homely atmosphere fiction, orthopedic pillow Horseshoe-neck - the only escape from the impending degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine spine.

But what forms of products are sold in specialty stores.

1. Classical rectangular (square) shape.
2. Form roller or bones.
3. Cervical collar (Horseshoe mentioned above).
4. In the form of car seat belt ( «TravelRest» manufacturer).
5. The shape resembling Russian letter "G" (manufactured by: «J Pillow»).

Each variety of forms used in different situations. The cost of each type depends on the production of filler material, which will be discussed in detail in the next section.

Which filler is used for pillows?

To ensure that every need and adapt to each person's physiology, neck pillow manufacturers to produce with natural fillers and synthetics.

Well-known goose feathers have long receded into the background, through the use of modern synthetic substitutes. For all the basic parameters of such fillers are much greater than the Soviet pads.

By synthetic fillings include:

• komforel;
• polystyrene;
• sintepon;
• hollofayber;
• gel base;
• foamed polyurethane.

Komforel as hollofayber used for the prevention of cervical spine of small children. Thanks to hypoallergenic filler and the absence of contraindications to the use for newborns, this bedding gained a lot of popularity.

For similar characteristics as a filler for children's pillows used Sintepon. It does not cause allergic reactions, and also as a komforel and hollofayber, brings great laundry.

Expanded polystyrene - elastic filler suitable for orthopedic purposes. The high degree of conservation of the original form will allow the maximum to enhance the therapeutic effect on humans. Polystyrene foam cushion make anti-stress, which is filled with little balls that provide a massaging effect to the neck.

Innovation among orthopedic accessories for the cervical spine are cushions filled with helium. This material is more dense than water, so it is ideal for therapeutic means. An additional advantage is its low thermal conductivity, and as a consequence, in the summer you get cool. But this aggregate will inevitably affect the price.

Foamed polyurethane foam has a soft texture. This affects the future behavior: the product gets anatomic memory because the return to the original shape occurs at a low rate. Polyurethane foam does not absorb water and odors, so washing is not necessary. For orthopedic purposes such filler - great find.

Often as a tourist there are air cushion for the neck. Top accessory sewn from synthetics. Inside, there is a cavity, which is filled with air. This kind of convenient to use for the flight, since you are in a relatively short time in the air, and the extra space in the bag is not too much.

natural aggregates

Orthopedic pillow made of natural filler - an accessory is much more interesting than synthetics. This can be explained as follows: natural, natural ingredients varied in:

• structure;
• origin;
• effective and curative properties.

But what kind of filler used for various orthopedic pastel accessories made from natural fibers.

1. Cotton and silk.
2. A bamboo cane and algae.
3. Horse hair, animal hair (sheep in particular).
4. Latex.
5. Natural herbs.

Each filling has its own unique and interesting properties. This list is able to satisfy the most unusual human whim. For example, wild grasses, predried have an excellent therapeutic effect due emitted extracts. A buckwheat husks copes with massage tasks. Of course, the life of this "medicine" is limited because it can not be washed. Instead of using the joy is excessively high.

Of these fillers, for elastic orthopedic pad suitable only latex and, to a lesser extent, bamboo fiber.

Latex is obtained by processing the plant juice. Therefore, this component is environmentally friendly and safe. In addition, due to heat treatment in the production process, consistency completely disinfected. The result is a hypoallergenic material resistant to external moisture.

The advantages of latex, in comparison with other natural supplements are:

• ease of care (can be washed in a washing machine);
• elastic foundation, ideal for orthopedic purposes;
• Anatomical memory;
• durability.

The remaining filler (animal hair, horsehair, buckwheat, etc.) are used in some cases when it is required to achieve a particular therapeutic effect.

How to choose the pillow?

Having come into the store pastel textiles, can not immediately buy the first available model. When it comes to orthopedic accessories, be sure to consider the following parameters:

• individual physiological characteristics;
• distance from the shoulders to the head;

  The width of the shoulder from the side surface of the neck to the shoulder sustava- distance, which shows the height of the orthopedic cushion to sleep on your side

• the appointment of an accessory;
• estimated time of use.

The most important measure is the appointment. For example, for everyday sleep perfect pillow, cushion, or the standard of orthopedic products. These two species contribute to a good sleep on:

• side;
• back;
• stomach.

But the horseshoe is only suitable for sleeping on the back, as well as for long-distance travel. Some models are equipped with an additional pocket for your portable player. And the presence of straps allows to fix the size of the accessory for each person.

Each person has individual settings, so the thickness of the pads produced one model has several variations. Standard rate - 10 centimeters. Custom-made, you can choose almost any size.

Make a pillow with his hands

For the manufacture of orthopedic pillows with their hands, you will need:

• two pieces of cotton or fleece fabric (or synthetic), measuring 50 * 50 cm;
• thread, needles, pins and a thimble;
• fill material (old trimming tissue, herbs, buckwheat et al.);
• scissors, cardboard or paper;
• pencil.

With the help of cardboard and a pencil is necessary to make a pattern (pattern). After application on the cardboard sheet form, made with scissors cutouts. Next to these clothes patterns are cut fabric pieces with a margin (allowance) for sewing.

After cutting the fabric, the resulting parts are formed on the sides facing each other and stapled. On the one hand we must not leave stitched edge of 5-7 centimeters. After cross-linking the shell must be turned right side out.

As you may have guessed, the remainder is invested without seam gap filler, after which the product is completely sutured.

Do yourself a booster cushion to your child. Use colored fabrics and thread, as well as decorative elements. Your child will be satisfied.

Be creative with us!

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