How to Choose the Best Pillow in Australia

Starting off our guide with a classic, feathers are the traditional fill. Usually sourced from ducks and geese, feather pillows are some of the softest on the market. All goose and duck pillows will be a blend of both down and feather, but the percentage is important to consider. Down is what supplies the softness and cushioning, while feather supplies the weight and loft. Down is also the more expensive material of the two, so a higher percentage of down will mean a softer but more expensive pillow. These pillows are also incredibly durable and can be repeatedly fluffed back into shape, so an investment in a good feather pillow is an investment in good sleep for years to come. You can expect a feather pillow to last between 5 to 10 years. 

The perfect all-rounder, latex is an incredibly versatile choice for your sleep. Available in a huge range of densities, you can get low, medium and high pillows made from latex. As a result, latex makes good pillows for side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers. Made from rubber trees, latex is a renewable material. Plus, it’s also biodegradable, making latex both versatile and eco-conscious. While some people are allergic to latex itself, this filling type is ideal for those sensitive to animal-derived fillings – especially wool pillows, feather pillows, and down pillows. Natural latex pillows last between 5 and 10 years.

Hot sleepers, rejoice! This is the pillow for sleeping for you! Bamboo is naturally incredibly breathable and thermoregulating, helping ensure you’re not constantly flipping to the cool side of the pillow. By allowing airflow and wicking moisture away from the surface, bamboo filling will help you with night sweats. Bamboo is also naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial, which will help you to breathe clear each night. This is the best pillow for sleeping during the summer months.

Support a good night’s sleep with a memory foam pillow. Moulding to your body shape to relieve pressure, a good foam pillow will allow your neck and spine to be comfortably aligned. Memory foam will keep its shape and spring back each morning, making sure it continues to contour to your body. Plus, memory foam is hypoallergenic – making it a great choice if you’re waking up feeling tired and stuffy when you sleep on feather or wool.

Firm and lofty, wool is a durable choice for your sleep. Wool filling is soft with plenty of density – making it ideal for back sleepers. This type of pillow is super breathable, allowing you to better regulate your temperature as you sleep. This property makes wool a great year-round pillow, especially in climates with large variation in temperature. The durable, easy-care nature of wool also means your pillow is less likely to become stained. 

The most cost-effective filling choice, microfibre polyester pillows can be a very practical choice for families. While they’re only likely to hold their shape and fluffiness for 6 months to 2 years, this can be handy if the pillow is likely to become soiled in that time. Microfibre pillows will last a lot longer if they’re used less often, so they’re the perfect choice for guest bedrooms or as decorative pillows. Microfibre will flatten relatively quickly, which is perfect for tummy sleepers.