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DownLinens has recently given me the opportunity to test drive their pillows, but with this came an important decision. What kind of pillow to get?

Upon initial searching, the options seem endless. But with a little homework and some consumer education, the options are quite easy to wade through. Let’s take a look at a few common differences in pillows. One of the biggest characteristics is the fill of the pillow. This is the material which is used to make the pillow more comfortable for the sleeper. The big categories are: down, feather and synthetic. Down is made of soft light feathers. Feather fill is a more firm and heavier type of feather. Synthetic fill can cover the whole gamete of firmness from down soft to foam firm. [Read more…]