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ConBroMitch t1_j68dmd5 wrote

Pillows are SO subjective, it’s really difficult to find a source of truth to learn about them etc.

With that said, I’ve been through many, many pillows over the years.

I’ve found I/we like… buckwheat and wool pillows.

I’ve you’ve never tried a buckwheat pillow, I highly recommend one from Hullo. There is a bit of a “learning curve” to the pillow as it’s like sleeping on a beanbag (sort of). The fill is loose inside, so it moves around a bit. You’ll need some trial and error to find the amount of fill you like (you can remove and add fill to fit your body type).

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SpeakerSame9076 t1_j68faix wrote

Agree with the buckwheat pillow.

My bestie got me one cause I get neck pain with basically every pillow, and I hated it at first, but once I got used to it I like it better than softer ones. It's still not perfect (I shape it how i want every night, but it doesn't stay in that shape, so I'll have to try different cases or something) but I hurt less than with others.

Which leads me to my criteria for pillows. If you wake up feeling good, keep doing what you're doing. If your head or neck hurt in the morning, change pillows. Tons will depend on what you feel is comfortable and how you sleep. Try to keep your spine in a relaxed straight form (following its natural curves of course, don't try to be an ironing board) not turned or twisted.

For me, having more bulk under my neck than my head puts my cervical spine in a straighter alignment that reduces strain on my spine and muscles that reduces pain in my neck and head. So foam or buckwheat or things that can do that (I may have to try the wool mentioned above) - put bulk where I need the support - are what I look for.

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CDN_a t1_j68g3w6 wrote

You make a good point saying, keep doing what's working for you' which have been my synthetic fill / down alternative pillows... but there's a MILLION different manufacturers and price points of them and how to distinguish among them quality and cost wise... hopefully not to get ripped off? Thank you for your input.

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SpeakerSame9076 t1_j6hrzyj wrote

I have been super very poor, so my strategy is to buy the absolutely cheapest possible option and only upgrade if it hinders or doesn't help or wears out too quickly. And by cheapest possible I mean like $3 pillows at goodwill or Marc's or Ollie's. It's a little harder to get ripped off at low price points, and sometimes you encounter unexpected gems.

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CDN_a t1_j68elzl wrote

Yeah... thank you very much... buckwheat no... I don't think so... that doesn't sound breathable, nor washable... nor adaptable to fluffing and putting behind one's back when sitting up watching tv... but thanks. Just some normal, cheap good pillow would be great!

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ConBroMitch t1_j68gr7u wrote

I suggest you do research on it before making assumptions. Because almost all of what you just said is completely incorrect.

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CDN_a t1_j68hkz7 wrote

Ok I stand to be corrected... I'm sorry perhaps they are breathable and washable I have NO idea! Thanks!

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ConBroMitch t1_j68rsiy wrote

Pro tip - don’t ask for buying advice from people who know better, and then question that advice with 0 evidence or knowledge on the subject.

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XxLoxBagelxX t1_j68v3ny wrote

Your primary issue is you want GOOD and CHEAP. Those two things are usually mutually exclusive, especially when talking BIFL products that aren’t cast iron. Buckwheat pillows are a great fit for what you’re asking for and what you’re saying you need them for. However is sounds like you want someone to jump in and tell you Great Value pillows are the way to go.

Buckwheat pillows are literally ideal for all of that. I paid $100 for my buckwheat Hullo pillow and quickly had to buy my boyfriend one as he was so jealous. 5 years later they’re still in perfect condition.

Buckwheat pillows cost more and you have to dial it in, but they’re 10000x better than any other pillow I’ve found. Other pillows are the way the come, and they’re either perfect or not. With buckwheat you can make the pillow you want.

As for washable they’re incredibly easy to clean. Dump the hulls into a trash bag, wash the cover, dump the hulls back in, move on with your day. The washer doesn’t destroy your pillow. Should you want to replace the buckwheat filling for some reason that’s easy to do as well.

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MeinScheduinFroiline t1_j68p6kk wrote

Whatever you end up going with, BUY ANTIMICROBIAL PILLOW PROTECTORS. They will extend the life of your pillows by many years. The generally fall into two categories and a lot of companies make both. The lower quality ones are a variety of poly fabrics and the better quality ones are of tight weave cotton. I find the poly ones tend to hold air so puff up every time you put your head on them and can sound plasticy. The cotton ones don’t do that and are super nice. Either way, I would recommend using a pillow case over that you wash regularly and then wash the covers every month or so.

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