The Sleep Book Tielle Love Luxury

Our top 5 tips for getting
choosing the perfect ones for you.
We spend a third of our life buried in
pillows so it makes sense to invest in
the right pillow for you. Here Tielle linen
expert Robert Lancaster-Gaye shares
his advice on buying a pillow so comfy
you’ll purr like a kitten all night long.
1.The first thing to remember when
choosing your pillows is that it’s entirely
personal preference, no two people
sleep the same or want the same from
a pillow. It’s also worth remembering
that we spend a lot of time with our
face buried in our pillows so invest in
the best quality you can afford.
2. The quality of the pillows isn’t only
defined by the percentage of down
in them, it’s the quality of the filling
and not all down and feather is created
equal in terms of cleanliness and
plumpness. Ask yourself, does it sound
too good to be true?
3. Investing in high quality ingredients
means that your pillow will plump up
and retain its shape and support for far
longer. A quick way to test your pillows
is to place it over your arm and if it
sags in the middle it could be time for
a change.
4. The firmness or softness of a
pillow isn’t only determined by the
percentage of down but the quality
and quantity. We always recommend
that you buy one, sleep on it and then
buy the rest for the bed once you’re
happy. It’s worth remembering that a
new pillow will always be plumper than
a 5 year old one.
5. Lightweight pure down is generally
too soft for most people and a blend
of feathers and down gives better
structure and support whilst being soft
on the face.
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