New pillows

neviditelny · 21 Dec 2017 at 23:39

Hello. I'm on the hunt for some new pillows as the ones I have now are so worn out that they are close to flat and not giving me much support. I'm generally a side sleeper and like thick pillows that doesn't get too warm and give a good solid support. It has been years since I bought this pair of pillows.
I've stayed a few times at Premier Inn and like their pillows as they are thick and solid but I don't seem to find any contact details to them (except phone number to their booking systems).

Anyone got some suggestions for me? Budget is open at the moment so no set price depending on suggestions.

Malevolence · 22 Dec 2017 at 05:47

Book a night a Premier Inn and take an extra bag or take a look here - https://supremebedding.co.uk/pillows/premier-inn-hotels-pillow.html

pepp77 · 22 Dec 2017 at 07:08

I changed to these recently and they are great - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MSYKKZN/

neviditelny · 22 Dec 2017 at 10:58

Malevolence said:
Book a night a Premier Inn and take an extra bag or take a look here - https://supremebedding.co.uk/pillows/premier-inn-hotels-pillow.html

Thank you! I did order a firm pillow from there now, for the price of the pillow I thought it was worth a shot. If I don't like it I will either try pepp77 suggestion or pop into Debenhams or John Lewis in town to see what they have.

pigeonguyuk · 22 Dec 2017 at 12:47

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dunlopillo...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3JRZCTRWV59FFHZGM1JH

These pillows are cheap loads of different variations cost between £30-50 a pillow but are awesome. Ive had them for 2.5years and they are sill as firm as the day they were bought. Family members have had them 5+ years and are still firm

Glaucus · 22 Dec 2017 at 13:17

A foam pillow or two to get height, with a luxury feather pillow on top for comfort. Its the only way.

pepp77 · 22 Dec 2017 at 21:14

Glaucus said:
A foam pillow or two to get height, with a luxury feather pillow on top for comfort. Its the only way.

If you're going to go for a comfort pillow on top, then don't waste it on a feather one, get a proper down one - ie https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-canadian-goose-down-standard-pillow-soft-medium/p1901589

Glaucus · 22 Dec 2017 at 21:15

Down is feathers.

pepp77 · 22 Dec 2017 at 21:19

Glaucus said:
Down is feathers.

Technically yes, but there is a vast difference between them, especially in pillows and duvets. Down is soft and fluffy and lovely and warming and cooling all in one, feathers are rougher, often have sticky bits in them and are generally just not as nice and squishy.

GeX · 22 Dec 2017 at 21:35

pepp77 said:
Technically yes, but there is a vast difference between them, especially in pillows and duvets. Down is soft and fluffy and lovely and warming and cooling all in one, feathers are rougher, often have sticky bits in them and are generally just not as nice and squishy.

^^ this. Down bedding ftw

We have https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-luxury-hungarian-goose-down-kingsize-pillow-soft-medium/p627526

Mark A · 22 Dec 2017 at 23:25

Do them down pillows last a long time? £150 seems a lot for a pillow, although I guess if it really is super comfy its worth it.

I'm sick of hollow fiber pillows, they dont last more than a month or so before they are flat for me. I use a memory foam pillow as the support layer with a hollow fiber on top. Even the memory foam pillow has flattened, but not quite as bad as hollow fiber.

https://www.soakandsleep.com/snow-white-goose-down-pillow.html

These seem a bit more reasonable, but are a mix of feathers and 80% down.

Pho · 23 Dec 2017 at 00:29

Mark A said:
Do them down pillows last a long time? £150 seems a lot for a pillow, although I guess if it really is super comfy its worth it.

https://www.soakandsleep.com/snow-white-goose-down-pillow.html

These seem a bit more reasonable, but are a mix of feathers and 80% down.

I've a Goose down pillow I bought from Soak & Sleep in 2009 (Duvet & Pillow Warehouse as they were known back then) and it's still going strong! I can't remember but I think it's 80% down. I treated myself to a new king size duvet from them the other week too (80% down, 20% feather), they're good quality too and beat all the competition in terms of fill power etc for the price.

Just make sure you buy when they have good discounts on, which is quite often - and presently.

Begbie · 23 Dec 2017 at 05:35

Mark A said:
Do them down pillows last a long time? £150 seems a lot for a pillow, although I guess if it really is super comfy its worth it.

I'm sick of hollow fiber pillows, they dont last more than a month or so before they are flat for me. I use a memory foam pillow as the support layer with a hollow fiber on top. Even the memory foam pillow has flattened, but not quite as bad as hollow fiber.

https://www.soakandsleep.com/snow-white-goose-down-pillow.html

These seem a bit more reasonable, but are a mix of feathers and 80% down.

I've got one, and one of the cheaper ones. Both awesome! Infact I'm about to buy a quilt from them.

pepp77 · 23 Dec 2017 at 07:28

An 80% Down / 20% feather pillow is often the best option, as the feather gives you a bit more stability and the down the softness. The main problem with down is if you don't like plumping the pillows daily then they will annoy you I reckon.