Pillow diversity: How to boost your sleeping comfort with the right choice
February 24, 2025
A restful night's sleep is the key to a healthy and balanced life. Choosing the right pillow plays a crucial role in this. Between a restful night and restless hours, a luxurious pillow can make all the difference. Find out how you can raise your sleeping comfort to a new level with the perfect pillow and what you should pay attention to for your individual sleeping needs.
Differences between side, back and stomach sleepers
A pillow cannot be recommended to every sleeper across the board. It depends on whether you sleep on your side, on your back or on your stomach.
Side sleepers
A pillow with the optimum height is essential if you prefer to sleep on your side. To ensure the natural alignment of the spine and neck, the distance between the head and mattress must be sufficiently supported. Firm pillows that precisely fill the space between the shoulder and head are suitable for side sleepers. A high-quality pillow prevents unpleasant pressure points and ensures deep, relaxed sleep. The seamless transition from the head to the mattress helps the neck muscles to relax completely.
Back sleepers
If you sleep on your back, you need a pillow that raises your head only slightly and at the same time supports the natural curve of the cervical spine. A medium-firm pillow is the ideal choice here. It prevents tension and pain by preventing the head from tilting too far backwards or forwards. The correct support ensures a neutral neck posture and thus relieves the muscles. A pillow that is too high or too low can favour the development of tension. It is therefore essential to ensure quality and an ergonomic design.
Stomach sleepers
A soft pillow is recommended for stomach sleepers. The head should not be positioned too high to avoid overstretching the neck muscles. A soft pillow ensures a flat position of the body. The soft transition between head and mattress avoids any form of tension in this area.
The right size
A pillow must be correctly sized to ensure sleeping comfort. A pillow that is too large can lead to hyperextension of the neck and a pillow that is too small will not provide sufficient support. Choosing the right size depends on your sleeping position and individual preferences. For maximum comfort, the width and height of the pillow should be in a harmonious relationship to each other. A perfectly matched pillow will significantly improve the quality of your sleep.
High-quality material
The material is also crucial for a good and restful sleep, because only the best touches your skin and supports your health. Goose and eider down are of particularly high quality.
Goose down
Goose down is one of the finest filling materials. They are light as a feather and yet offer excellent support. They are also extremely durable. A high-quality goose down pillow offers an incomparably soft and cosy sleeping experience. Goose down is also extremely breathable and optimally regulates moisture. This contributes to a dry and pleasant sleeping climate. However, the quality of the down is also of crucial importance, as it determines the comfort and longevity of the pillow.
THUN pillow: This pillow has three chambers and thus combines a fluffy feel with a supportive core. The outer content consists of Masurian goose down and the core content of Masurian goose feathers. Thanks to the individually adjustable inner cushion with zip and practical refill sluice, you can determine the filling quantity yourself - for exactly the firmness that suits you perfectly. The fabric for the outer cover is 100% cotton Swiss batiste, this cover is removable and can be washed separately.
Eider down
Eider down is even more exclusive than goose down. It comes from the eider duck and is known for its exceptional heat capacity, its enormous lightness and its softness. Eider down is considered one of the most luxurious materials for pillows. They offer an unrivalled balance between softness and support and adapt perfectly to the contours of the head. A pillow with eiderdown is an investment in pure sleeping culture that reflects luxury consciousness at the highest level. The sleeping climate remains constant thanks to the properties of eiderdown. A feeling of cosiness envelops you throughout the night.
DUKE pillow: This exclusive product will put all your previous cushions in the shade. It starts with the sourcing of the feathers. These are collected by hand from the abandoned nests of the eider duck. The feathers of the Polish oat goose are used for the core. The combination of the two offers unrivalled comfort when sleeping.
The right firmness
The firmness of a pillow should be selected correctly depending on the sleeping position. There are soft, medium-firm and firm pillows.
Soft pillows are ideal for people who sleep on their stomach. They ensure a natural positioning of the head and prevent the neck from bending unnaturally.
Medium-firm pillows are suitable for many sleeping positions, but especially for people who sleep on their back.
Firm pillows are suitable for side sleepers and provide sufficient stability when sleeping.
Signs of a pillow change
There are three main signs when it's time to change your pillow. This is the case if lumps form, if you wake up with pain or if you have an allergic reaction.
Lumpiness
If your pillow starts to clump, it means that it can no longer support your head evenly. Clumping can be the cause of uncomfortable pressure points and a significant reduction in sleeping comfort. High-quality pillows retain their elasticity even after prolonged use.
Neck and back pain
Do you regularly wake up with pain in your neck or back? This may indicate that your pillow has lost its supportive effect. A poor pillow can lead to tension and poor posture. Switching to an ergonomically shaped pillow can provide relief and alleviate pain. Customised pillows offer relief and a healthier posture.
Allergic reactions
Your pillow may be the cause if you wake up in the morning with watery eyes, sneezing or a blocked nose. Old pillows can contain house dust mites and allergens that trigger allergic reactions. In this case, it is advisable to replace the pillow with a high-quality one. Natural filling materials such as eider or goose down ensure a healthy sleeping environment. High-quality pillowcases also guarantee a hygienic sleeping environment.
For a restful sleep
With the right pillow, you make an essential contribution to restful sleep and, as a result, to your health. To improve your sleeping comfort in the long term, it is worth analysing your individual needs and opting for quality products. The best way to do this is to take a look around our online boutique.
