Bamboo Pillow
Bamboo fiber is considered one of the most environmentally friendly fillers. The stalks of bamboo are broken and its middle is processed under the influence of high temperatures, after which the core turns into thin and elastic fibers no more than 20 cm long.
pros
- Bamboo has antibacterial properties and will not allow different insects to get in your pillow.
- Eco-friendly product.
- The ability to use a pillow with bamboo filler for people prone to allergic reactions.
- The pillow with bamboo filler is soft and elastic.
- The life of the pillow is about 7 years.
Minuses
- Difficulty during washing: if improperly washed, it can lose its shape and deform.
Feather Feather
The most classic choice of pillow fillers has always been feather-down. Indeed, it was such a material that characterized the pillow as soft, comfortable and natural. Down-feather was used by geese and ducks, and the packing itself varied from softer to tougher.
pros
- The feather pillow is very soft.
- It has internal temperature control.
- The term of use is 5 years.
Minuses
- Possibility of pests.
- Rolling pen.
- Not suitable for people prone to allergies.
Filler sheep wool
Due to the content of the valuable substance lanolin in sheep’s wool, the pillow is the best suited for people suffering from rheumatism and joint pain. Such wool is always processed under the influence of high temperatures, which makes it safer and also preserves a precious substance.
pros
- Therapeutic effect.
- The term of use is 5 years.
- High elasticity as well as air tightness.
- Keeps warm for a long time.
Minuses
- Not suitable for people prone to allergies, as well as asmatics.
- High risk of moths and ticks.
- It must not be washed.
Camel Wool Filler
Bactrian camel hair is used for this type of packing. Their wool has sufficient rigidity, but the undercoat is very soft and more valuable.
pros
- Thermoregulation.
- Hygroscopicity.
- It has healing properties due to the content of lanolin.
Minuses
- High allergenicity.
- Washing the pillow is possible only by hand, and then drying is done in the fresh air, but it is impossible to get direct sunlight into it.
- Expensive price.
Filler synthetic winterizer
The most popular at the moment is the synthetic winterizer filler. Such pillows are not expensive, and also exist in a huge selection of models.
pros
- Such a pillow is soft.
- It has hypoallergenic properties.
- Easy to wash.
Minuses
- Deforms very quickly and loses its shape.
- Service life only 1 year.
Polyester Filler
Polyester fiber is made from polyethylene terephthalate. This is a hollow fiber, in which there are peculiar springs. It is they who form the fluffy and very springy structure.
pros
- Heat resistance.
- No risk of pests.
- The pillow is very springy.
- Does not lose strength and elasticity.
Minuses
- The difficulty in caring for the material.
Fibertek Filler
Fibertek fibers are always additionally processed with silicone, which makes the material even more durable and stable. Such pillows perfectly retain heat thanks to a special interweaving of threads.
pros
- Service life 5 years.
- Hypoallergenicity.
- Does not absorb odors.
- Not subject to deformation.
Minuses
- Difficulty in leaving.
- The high cost of the product.