Construction and parts Pillow

a japanese pillow filled plastic tubes in mesh sack



in india, traditional pillows made plant-borne materials, such fluffy, glossy fruit-fibres of silk-cotton tree (ceiba pentandra (image) , bombax ceiba)

internally, pillow consists of filler, made foam, synthetic plastic fibers, feathers, or down , viscoelastic foam , latex. traditionally straw filler, uncomfortable , used today. feathers , down expensive , comfortable; offer advantage of softness , ability conform shapes desired user, more foam or fiber pillows. 1 of disadvantages of down-filled pillow allergic reaction of user. additionally, down procured in manners considered unethical derived live geese. there hypoallergenic , cruelty-free varieties of down pillows allow people sensitive down enjoy comfort of feather or down pillows. in asia, buckwheat common filler, plastic imitations. such pillows tend smaller standard pillow. in india, cotton common filler.

the fill surrounded cover or shell made of cloth, such silk, known pillow case or pillow slip. pillows have fancier cover called sham closed on sides , has slit in through pillow placed. rectangular standard bed pillow cases not have zippers, instead have 1 side open time. often, zippered pillow protector placed around standard pillows case in turn covering protector. recommended types of pillow covers laundered periodically since part in contact person s body. pillows tend accumulate dust , microbes among fill, when washable pillows washed. manufacturers recommend tumble-drying fifteen minutes every week freshen them up, , heat kill dust mites. normal lifespan 2 4 years.