Comforter Sizes and Bedding Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFAQs<\/h2>\nHow do I know what size pillow insert to use?<\/h3>\n
What determines the right pillow size for you is your comfort preferences, budget, and available sleeping space. Naturally, a larger pillow will cost more and take up more space on your mattress.<\/p>\n
The standard pillow size measuring 20 inches by 26 inches is the most popular. Its compactness makes it easy to fit across any bed size. You can accommodate more sleepers on a bed if you have smaller-sized pillows for each of them. However, other sleepers might prefer the expansiveness of a queen or king pillow, or the versatility of a body pillow.<\/p>\n
What is the best type of pillow?<\/h3>\n
There’s no one best type of pillow, as it all depends on your sleep needs. Some people need pillows that serve a special need, such as pregnant people who need support for a growing belly or people with sleep apnea who need an inclined wedge pillow. Other sleepers are well-served by a standard size head pillow.<\/p>\n
Similarly, there’s no such thing as one best pillow material. Shredded foam, buckwheat, and downy fills are excellent for breathability and can be fluffed up or flattened down. However, one-piece fills can provide quite a bit of support.<\/p>\n
Should a pillow be bigger than a pillowcase?<\/h3>\n
A tip on pillowcases\u00a0would be to opt for a bigger pillowcase\u00a0when you want a soft and conforming feel. On the other hand, a smaller pillowcase that fits tightly onto your pillow adds volume, firmness, and height. You can also use this trick to firm up your old pillows, adding life to pillows on the verge of wearing out.<\/p>\n
Is a thicker or thinner pillow better?<\/h3>\n
The goal of a pillow’s thickness or its loft is to bridge the gap between your neck and mattress, ensuring consistent support throughout the night. The best pillow loft for you depends on your sleeping position. Side sleepers need a high-loft pillow, back sleepers do best with a mid-loft pillow, and stomach sleepers need a low-loft pillow to keep their spine in a healthy alignment.<\/p>\n
Should I choose a soft or firm pillow?<\/h3>\n
It’s a matter of personal preference, as some people like a soft feel when they lie down, while others prefer firmer support. It can also depend on your sleeping position, as side sleepers do best with firm pillows for neck support, while back and stomach sleepers need more cradling plushness.<\/p>\n
However, after prolonged use, pillow fill starts shifting towards the edges, making your pillow feel softer than usual. When this happens, you’ll feel your pillow lacks support and know it\u2019s time to buy a new one.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Deciding on the perfect pillow size for yourself can be difficult. Take into account the size of your bed and your sleeping style when shopping. Smaller pillows with more fill power last long because the fill doesn’t shift much. However, bigger pillows are a convenient option for restless sleepers.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget to pick out matching sizes of pillow protectors<\/a> and pillowcases!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Once you\u2019ve found the best mattress for yourself, you need to find bed pillows to complement it. Pillows complete the look and feel of your bed. They enhance your sleep,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":6382,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bed-pillow-sizes-guide-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6313"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6313"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6313\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25251,"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6313\/revisions\/25251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/amerisleep.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}