All About Pillow Styles

Pillow pickings

When it comes to pillows, there are basically two different types. Pillows are generally designed either for comfort while sleeping or relaxing or for purely decorative purposes. However, there is a world of different styles within these two types of pillows. There is also a huge variety of materials used in the manufacturing of pillows.

Pillow materials

It's hard to believe that pillows were once stuffed with uncomfortable straw. People soon caught on and eventually pillows were filled with softer, cozier materials such as feathers and down, which are still used quite commonly today. However, artificial materials such as foam and various other synthetic products are making new and exciting advancements in our levels of comfort.

Types of pillows

Body pillows: As the name suggests, are typically the size of an actual person and provide head and neck support as well as lower back and leg support. Body pillows are perfect for side sleepers as well as pregnant women.

Travel Pillows: U-shaped travel pillows are designed to fit around the neck and support the head while sitting in an upright position to avoid painful cricks and strains.

Husband Pillows: Husband pillows, or bedrest pillows, are high-back pillows with arms designed to aid you in sitting up in bed for reading or watching television.

Pregnancy Pillows: Pregnancy pillows, or maternity pillows, are designed to support the belly and the lower back to increase comfort in pregnant women.

Novelty Pillows: You can find a huge array of novelty pillows out there featuring pop culture references to music, art, beer, television, movies, sports teams, and more.

Decorative Pillows: Typically, decorative pillows are not designed for comfort. Decorative pillows are often used more as accents to your home's decor.

Donut Pillows: As the name implies, these pillow are donut-shaped and are designed for people with tailbone injuries, colon ailments, or hemorrhoids.

Neck Pillows: Neck pillows, or cervical pillows, are designed to support your neck by providing supportive areas to the sides of the neck while allowing a soft, deep area for the head to rest.

Lumbar Pillows: Lumbar pillows are designed to support the curve of your lower back, which sees a lot of strain in most seated positions such as driving a car or sitting at your office desk.

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