Pillows: types, properties, how to choose, manufacturers

Pillows - Bedding, designed for comfort during rest and sleep. Visually represent pouch sewn on all four sides and full of filler.

types of pillows

The main classification is carried out by the following features:

• to destination;
• of filler material.

Forms intended

Sleep Pillow

The main function - to maintain the cervical spine and head in a comfortable sleeping position. The market bedding presented the following forms to sleep:

• classic;
• anatomical;
• orthopedic.

The first category includes pillows rectangular or square shape. Anatomical and orthopedic pillows - products with a specific configuration that has the correct anatomical position of the body during sleep.

In the center of a recess for the head, and on each side there are small rollers.

The main difference between the anatomical orthopedic pillows from acts that first adapts to the characteristics of the body, while the other fixes the position of sleeping in a comfortable position.

Sleeping on an orthopedic pillow relates to prevention and treatment measures for the following diseases:

• scoliosis;
• osteochondrosis spinal department;
• increased muscle tone;
• injuries of the musculoskeletal system.

Decorative pillows

Used as a piece of furniture. They can be square, rectangular, round, oval geometric shape or else be in the form of various objects, animals or plants.

Pillows a custom destination

To the products of non-standard appointments include:

• Car pillows. Used when traveling. The product is designed as a roller or a horseshoe. An accessory worn on the neck, the cervical spine supports and prevents discomfort and fatigue in the cervical area.

• Pillow for pregnant women. The main task of pillows for pregnant women and nursing mothers - reducing the load on the spine and lower back during sleep and feeding.

• Back cushion. Products that are designed to relieve tension in the lumbar zone during a longer stay in the sitting position.

The pillow is enclosed between the back of the chair and sitting back. Characterized by small size and flat shape.

• Pillows for your feet. Accessory that helps reduce fatigue and relieves for diseases of the knee joints, arthritis, varicose veins and arthritis, muscle cramps.
• Cushion for the whole body. Large items of soft materials in the shape of an elongated horseshoe.

Filler for pillows

The cushions are used natural and synthetic fillers, each of the materials imparts the individual properties of the product.

Natural fillers are:

• animal origin;
• vegetable origin.

By synthetic materials include:

• sintepon;
• komforel;
• hollofayber;
• silicone;
• polystyrene;
• fayberlon;
• Memory.

properties pillows

Properties bedding to sleep directly depend on the type of materials used for the manufacturing of a product.

down pillows

According to the standards of quality, pen content in a feather pillow should not exceed 15%. Used for the manufacture of fluff and small feathers of waterfowl:

• weft;
• geese.

Bedding filled with goose down valued higher than on the basis of raw duck. In addition, the term of service of bedding accessories with goose down for 3 years duration.

The performance and quality of lint depends on the following factors:

• Waterfowl Habitat;
• the age of the birds;
• way of dressing.

The main characteristics of feather pillows:

• elasticity;
• hygroscopic;
• breathability;
• insulating properties;
• softness;
• light weight.

Pillows filled with wool

Wool pillows not only provide comfort during sleep, but also have medicinal properties. The wool sheep and camel contains animal wax - lanolin.

When heated it in microscopic doses it penetrates through the skin into the blood of man, beneficially affecting on the body - the skin is softened, improved metabolism, blood is enriched with oxygen, is removed puffiness.

Animal wax besides improving effect is able to neutralize unpleasant odors repel dirt, prevent the development of pathogenic organisms within the filler. Bedding based on sheep and camel wool few hard.

Other properties of the articles with a wool filling:

• hygroscopicity (moisture absorption, thus remains dry);
• temperature control capability;
• antistatic (wool is not electrified);
• elasticity;
• breathability.

Pillows filled with vegetable

The range of accessories for sleeping with a vegetable filler is quite diverse. Fillers of natural origin include:

wadding

Pillows on the basis of cotton wool - the budget, but short-lived option. The filler is quickly slipping, losing their operational properties.

Pillow with buckwheat husk

The material obtained by treating the buckwheat kernels. Is a hard particle homogeneous gray-brown or brown. service life is 2-3 years.

Distinctive features:

• low thermal conductivity;
• strength;
• plastic;
• Allergy;
• massage effect.

rice sheath

Rice sheath in their qualities similar to buckwheat husk. The material obtained by grinding a grain of rice, it visually represents gray or beige particles without impurities. The service life of 2 years.

millet husks

millet shell has a smaller fraction than rice and buckwheat husks, the structure resembles a river sand. Pillows filled with have the ability to adapt to the contours of the body, relax the muscles of neck and neck area.

Products retain their original performance over 2-3 years.

Kapok

The material of natural origin, derived from villous fruit pods of tropical plants. villus size does not exceed 35 mm. Products made of kapok, elastic and light, but short-lived and costly.

Pillow with seaweed

In view of the content in algae mineral trace elements, cushions with filler characterized by healing properties and have a beneficial effect on the body.

The disadvantages of this type of filler include excessive softness and complexity of cleaning. When you use high quality raw materials pillow stuffed with seaweed will last at least 3 years.

Medicinal herbs

For the production of bedding used these types of medicinal herbs:

• mint;
• chamomile;
• lavender;
• hop;
• oregano;
• St. John's wort;
• thyme;
• Melissa.

Pillows made of latex

Natural latex is obtained from the resin of the tree Hevea, which grows in tropical climates. Used for the manufacture of orthopedic pillows. Soft and elastic material, filler operation term - 20 years. Minus - the high cost.

Pillows filled with bamboo

The raw material for bamboo fiber are the young shoots of the plant. They are subjected to special treatment as a result of which the plant material acquires its performance characteristics:

• elasticity;
• softness;
• hygroscopic;
• antibacterial qualities;
• breathability.

Pillows filled with artificial

• sintepon - the nonwoven made of polyester fibers bonded together by thermal or needle-punched method, fulling or gluing. This is the cheapest filler. Term syntepon service reaches 7-10 years.
• Komforel - synthetic material, made in the form of hollow beads of synthetic fluffy fibers. Beads size does not exceed 7 mm.

• hollofayber - the material performance characteristics which are close to komforelya. The main difference lies in the form of synthetic fibers, in hollofaybera fibers are in the form of hollow springs.

The service life of this type of filler is higher in comparison with other synthetic materials. Hollofayber considered to be an analogue of down the fillers.

• silicone - material based on the hollow polyester fibers held siliconizing. As a result, processing fibers are of particular softness and elasticity.

Silicone pad comes with non-removable cover made of 100% cotton, no additional pillowcase for operation.

• polystyrene - the material obtained by special heat treatment of the polymer granules as a result of which the filler takes the form of expanded beads, with a diameter of not more than 2 mm.

At a load on the cushion polystyrene beads uniformly distributed inside the case, close fitting to the body, gently supporting the head and the cervical vertebrae in the correct position.

Material always remains neutral room temperature because heat does not perceive the human body.

• Fayberlon - synthetic material in the form of plates having the ability to pass air and to recover shape rapidly.
• Memory - filler having a memory effect. The material reacts to body pressure, adjusting to the anatomical features of sleep, but after the disappearance of the load instantly recovers its original shape.

Memory is made on the basis of polyurethane foam or synthetic latex.

cover material

The main task of the cover - securely hold the vehicle. For manufacturing napernikov apply materials with higher density.

Types of materials:

• Sateen - dense, but at the same time soft to the touch and lightweight material made from natural cotton.
• Jacquard - fabric composed of natural and synthetic fibers. On the positive properties of the material are elasticity, breathability, it is easy to operate.
• Baptiste - light and thin fabric, well it holds the form. It consists of linen, cotton or synthetic fibers.
• Percale - cotton fabric, which has excellent wear resistance.
• Lyocell - textiles based on cellulosic fibers, keeps good shape and breathable, hygroscopic.
• Tick ​​- a fabric made of natural cotton, durable and dense, it is characterized by the best properties puhouderzhivayuschimi.

pillow size

Standard sizes of bedding to sleep:

• Rectangular cushion - 50x70 cm;
• square cushion - 70x70 cm;
• Children - 40x60 cm.

pros

The main advantages of synthetic materials:

• Hypoallergenic - due to the lack of the nutrient medium in synthetic materials are no prerequisites for the development of pathogens - viruses, mold, fungi.
• Hygienic - polyester fibers do not absorb odors do not accumulate dust.
• Elasticity - materials do not wrinkle and do not become caked, have the ability to adapt to the shape of the sleeper's head, quickly restore the original shape.

• Breathability - the hollow structure of the synthetic fibers gives filler ability to "breathe", the material does not accumulate moisture and odors.
• Thermostatic ability - in the cold material retains heat for a long time, and in the days of summer - cool.
• Ease - when a large amount synthetic fillers are light weight.
• Easy maintenance - products with synthetic filler can be washed in washing machineThey dry quickly.
• Accessibility - artificial fillers are an order of magnitude lower than natural materials.

The positive qualities of natural materials:

• low weight;
• environmental friendliness;
• ability to absorb moisture;
• low thermal conductivity;
• healing properties.

Minuses

Negative properties of bedding of synthetic materials:

• electrical charge (most synthetic materials have the ability to accumulate static electricity);
• artificiality material;
• low hygroscopicity.

Disadvantages of natural fillers:

• allergenicity;
• svalivaemost;
• require special care (cleaning, drying);
• relatively short service life;
• a relatively high price.

How to choose the pillow

Choosing bed accessory follows based on such parameters:

• rigidity;
• height;
• breathability;
• quality tailoring.

Rigidity

There are three degrees of stiffness:

• soft;
• medium hardness;
• tough.

The choice of bedding accessory for degree of hardness depends on the favorite posture during sleep. Soft pillow - ideal for those who like to sleep on my stomach.

For a good night's sleep on your side need hard pillow. The product is designed for medium-hard posture "supine".

The height of the pillow

The height varies in the range 5-15 cm. A wrong setting can cause headaches after sleep, disruption of blood circulation, flowing neck muscles.

The ideal height of the pillow is equal to shoulder width sleeping.

breathability

This criterion is particularly important for users who are prone to excessive sweating. For products with a better breathability include feather pillows, mattresses and linens filled with either hollofaybera komforelya.

Low breathable cushion characterized by the ability to latex-based.

quality of tailoring

tailoring quality affects the life cycle. When choosing bedding accessory pay attention to the condition joints.

Criteria for evaluation of weld quality:

• smooth uninterrupted line of tiny stitches;
• no punctures in the tissue;
• with gentle pulling on the seam must retain its integrity.

Which is better

The ideal pillow should:

• provide a comfortable body position during sleep;
• a long time to keep the shape;
• provide proper ventilation;
• have hypoallergenic properties;
• be easy to care for.

Care

• Whisk in the morning and turn the pillow.
• Periodically (preferably at least once a week), dried in the fresh air.
• not made up bed immediately after a nap, let some air accessories.
• Maintain normal indoor humidity levels (no more than 65%).
• In order to prevent the emergence in natural filler dust mite holds regular cleaning and airing the bedroom.
• Every year, replacing an napernika downy-feather pillows.
• Washing pillows perform, taking into account the manufacturer's recommendations.

The main recommendations for the washing:

• Clean pillows on a natural basis are best left to a specialized dry cleaning. processing periodicity - once in 1-2 years.
• Bedding latex and polyurethane foam can not be washed. Purification follow the sponge soaked in water with a small amount of liquid detergent.

• Pillows with synthetic filler can be washed in the machine in the "delicate wash" mode at a temperature of 40-60⁰. Washing is best to use liquid detergent. The product can not be unscrewed.

Guarantee

In accordance with Russian law, airbags belong to the category of good quality goods that can not be exchanged or returned.

manufacturers of pillows

Headquartered in Israel, the official representative of the brand Bradex on the Russian market - the company "Health Technologies".

Catalog includes bedding with orthopedic effect and bedding Special - seat cushion, maternity, toys, cushions for children.

Comfort Line

The company specializes in the wholesale supply of goods into the territory of Russia known European brands. Implements the domestic market Orthopedic Bedding Turkish production.

The company's activities related to the implementation of the domestic market of designer furniture, exclusive products and accessories from leading international manufacturers. The product range includes decorative art US manufacturing cushion, China, Britain and France.

The company offers a large variety of toys, cushions for children and accessories for decoration. In the domestic market, products are presented since 1993, certified safe materials are used for production.

The product range is represented by a wide variety of bedding patterns. Catalog offers bedding accessories for a comfortable sleep with different fillings:

• wool;
• fluff;
• seaweed;
• bamboo;
• eucalyptus;
• angora;
• silk.

Russian trademark. The product range includes a large variety of bedding accessories with wool, feather, vegetable and synthetic fillers.

The company won the "Hundred best goods of Russia-2015. It is engaged in the production and sale of textile products and bedding, as well as the introduction of new developments in this field.

Catalog of accessories for sleep include:

• Products with aromatravami;
• with buckwheat husk;
• a camel and sheep wool;
• synthetic materials;
• pillows filled with cedar chips.

In addition to bedding to sleep the company offers:

• shaped pillow to rest;
• Accessories for expectant mothers;
• cushion transformers.

The main activity - production of home textiles. Today in Togas group brings together a group of international companies that are located in Greece, UAE, China, Russia, Turkey and India.

The catalog includes a large selection of decorative pillows, bedding with synthetic fillers, down and feather products.