The overall comfort and support of the pillow for the body depends on the type of material stuffed inside the pillow. The pillow cases are the removable covers for the pillows. These pillows can be filled with natural or synthetic materials.
Cotton, wool, duck or goose down and feathers are the natural materials that are the softest used in pillows. They hold the shape reasonably well.
Types of stuffing used in pillows are:
1) Polyester
2) Down and feather mix
3) Shredded foams
4) Memory foam
5) Cotton
A synthetic material called polyester filled in pillows are inexpensive and durable for longer periods. These are available in different shapes and sizes. The fibers are arranged in three-dimensional clusters that help the pillow hold its shape and provide optimal neck and head support. These pillows easily absorb dirt, sweat and oil and thus, need frequently cleaning.
Pillows filled with down and feathers offers great luxury and they are soft, lightweight and extremely comfortable. These pillows provide best support to the head, neck and shoulders. These pillows are durable as well as can last in its original shape for many years but it is quite expensive. And also these pillows are hypoallergenic to the allergens.
Shredded foamed pillows often tend to lost the shape and requires some other materials to keep the stuff in place. You might feel uncomfortable due to its unimaginable shape.
Memory foam stuffed pillow gives the best comfort to the person because whenever s/he sleeps, the pillow attains the shape of his/her head and allows free head movements. Whenever s/he leaves the pillow, it comes to its original shape.
These days, people are more inclined towards using natural pillow stuffing. So, if you too are looking for organic pillow stuffing, go for organic cotton. This stuffing however, needs to be mixed with wool batting, so that it remains soft and in shape. Another option in this category is buckwheat pillows made from the renewable buckwheat hull.
Cotton is the best stuffing material for pillows because it offers great comfort and supports the head, neck and other parts of the body. As we all know, cotton is a natural and does not lead to allergy. Cotton provides coolness and you can “breathe” better than other materials.