Pillow sizes

Full night sleep for any person is the key to good health and good mood for the whole day. However, without certain conditions it is unlikely to get enough sleep. Silence, fresh air and comfortable bedding are required. These include bedding, a comfortable mattress, a warm blanket, and a soft pillow of a suitable size.

Today, manufacturers produce many models with a variety of fillers that have their own characteristics. The materials with which the pillows are filled are of either artificial or natural origin.

• The most economical option is a lightweight, non-allergenic sintepon. Pillows filled with padding polyester have a small weight, they are easy enough to wash. Sintepon is more suitable for decorative pillows.
• Good characteristics are distinguished by a soft hypoallergenic holofiber filling. Products for sleeping with holofiber fibers have a light weight, they perfectly tolerate machine wash. This filler is used for pillows of various sizes.

• Polyester fiber comfort is a small balls coated with silicone. The material is breathable, no allergies. Most often it is used for filling pillows intended for children (for example, size 40 × 60).
• Polyurethane foam with special additives or memorix - an excellent filler for orthopedic pillows. This material has a remarkable air permeability, memory effect.

• Fluff and feather are the most common fillers made from natural materials. There are products filled only with down, and there are pillows, which include both down and feather. Down and feather pillows keep warm and absorb excess moisture, usually they are produced by manufacturers in sizes 68 × 68, 60 × 60, 50 × 70, 40 × 60 and 40 × 40.

It is believed that feather and feather products are a favorable habitat for the mite, but many manufacturers make anti-mite treatment and ozonation, protecting pillows from the effects of these pests. In addition, high-quality covers for such pillows do not allow the filler to stand out.

However, this filler has a minus - it is a difficulty in care. Due to the increased absorption of this filler, it is required to periodically dry the pillows.

• Wool-filled pillows are most often found in sizes 40 × 80, 50 × 70 and 40 × 60. The advantage of this filler is good thermal conductivity, as well as breathability. They have a peculiar smell, they need special care.

Latex, perfectly shaped, is most often found in orthopedic pillows having a rectangular shape and small sizes, such as 50 × 70, 50 × 80, 45 × 80. This product provides the most comfortable position for the head and neck of a sleeping person.

• Recently, bamboo fiber has become increasingly popular. Hygroscopic, wear-resistant material, different antibacterial effect, is used as a filler for pillows of any size. Especially popular products are 70 × 70 and 50 × 70.
• Buckwheat husk, which has a massage effect, is most often placed in small pillows. Most often these are products 40 × 60, 50 × 60 and 50 × 70. Pillows from the husk can not be washed, you can only vacuum and dry them in the sun.

Currently, pillows can be divided into decorative products, models for sleeping and special orthopedic products.

Currently, manufacturers produce pillows with a variety of sizes. There are both the usual standard options and products with very specific sizes.

• During Soviet times, great products with a size of 70 × 70 cm were in demand. They are produced now, but they are gradually giving way to the palm of superiority to pillows with a size of 50 × 70 cm. This size is a standard for all countries of the European Union and the USA.

• In Russia, the most popular are three sizes: 70 × 70 cm, 50 × 70 cm and 60 × 60 cm. The pillowcases included in the set of bed linen also correspond to these dimensions.
• Pillows for pillows 70 to 70 are part of a 1.5-bedroom, 2-bedroom, family and euro kits. Pillows for pillows with a size of 50 to 70, as a rule, are part of the family kits and euros. Cushion covers 60 by 60 are less common and are most often found in 1.5-beds or are part of family kits and euros.
• For children, there is a standard size - it is 60 × 40 cm. Currently, this size is a European standard, adopted not only in Europe but also in Russia.
• Non-standard products include special pillows for pregnant women: 30 × 170 cm, 35 × 190 cm, 35 × 280 cm, 35 × 340 cm and many other sizes.

You can select not only the length and width of this product for sleep, but also the value responsible for comfort - it is height. It depends on the type of filler and the packing density. As a rule, this value varies from 6 to 16 cm.

Throw pillows can have the most different sizes. They are designed to decorate the interior of the room. As a rule, the length and width of the pillows are the same. The most popular sizes are 40 by 40, 50 by 50, 45 by 45.

Do not forget about the existence of orthopedic pillows. These species were created specifically for the prevention of certain diseases of the musculoskeletal system.Some are designed to sleep on the back, others - to sleep on the side, and others relieve snoring. There are products that are not placed under the head, but, for example, under the waist. They are intended for people who spend a lot of time either at the computer or behind the wheel of a car.

The length varies from 40-80 cm, and the width of these products is in the range of 30-50 cm. These intervals are close to standard values.

Do not forget that there is such a value as height, depending on the type of filler. As a rule, it varies in the range of 6-16 cm. The average height of such products is in the range of 10-14 cm. Height from 8 to 11 cm, as a rule, is intended for people of large build. Height from 10-14 cm is most convenient for people whose height is above 165 cm, and a pillow of 13-16 cm is suitable for people who are less than 165 cm tall.

Square and rectangular shapes are traditional options and are considered the most suitable for sleeping. A square or rectangular pillow is time-tested and suits the absolute majority of people. For square products, the length is always equal to the width.Rectangular sleep items have different widths and lengths.

Especially popular are narrow products that have a rectangular shape. With a rectangular shape, putting the shoulders on a pillow will not work, and this is good, since only the head and neck should be on the pillow. Therefore, a size of 50 × 70 is optimal from a physiological point of view.

Orthopedic pillows are also available, having a wide variety of shapes, degrees of stiffness and location of bends.

The protrusion is in the neck, and a special notch is in the head. This unusual shape provides a pleasant and healthy sleep - due to the natural position of the head and neck. It must be remembered that such products do not cure diseases, but only ensure the correct position of the spine.

Cushions that are shaped like a roller, horseshoe and circle are also available. Roller and horseshoe are portable options and allow a person to relax during the flight, relieve muscle tension during long bus tours and long car trips. For daily use, these options are not suitable.

Round shape is not very convenient as a permanent product for sleep. This pillow is more suitable as a decorative ornament.

Everyone can choose the product to your liking. Each country has its own size pillows. The most popular are pillow sizes, adopted in three countries.

Learn more about how to choose the right pillow, you will learn from the following video.

The head, neck and shoulders need good support, so the pillow must do the job well. When choosing it, you should take into account the shape, size and rigidity. For each person, these figures vary and depend on the position of the body during sleep, body build, the size and shape of the bed.

• For those who like to sleep on their side, it is better to choose a pillow with a height of about 16 cm. In this position, a high side of the product will ensure the correct position of the neck - without excessive bending. For those who like to spend most of their sleep on their stomachs or on their backs, a flat version will do.
• For people with broad shoulders, it is better to choose a large fluffy pillow with a size of at least 50 × 70. The width of the shoulders is chosen height of the product. The best option is when the height of the product is equal to the width of the shoulder.

In addition, you must consider the size of the bed.

• A small size pad - 40 × 60 is suitable for a round crib. As a rule, the dimensions of the pillow correspond to the dimensions of the bed.
• For a large double bed choose two products. Before making a purchase, it is better to find out the width of the mattress and (based on the value obtained) to purchase products whose total width will not exceed the size of the bed. For a single bed with a width of 80 cm, as a rule, all pillows are suitable.
• If you prefer, you can buy a pillow for individual sizeAfter all, manufacturers offer a variety of options. But it must be remembered that because of the non-standard size of the product, you will have to either alter the pillowcases, or buy additional pillowcases of the right size. This option is not suitable for everyone.