What are the Pillow Sizes?
The pillow is produced in standard sizes due to the fact that it is a textile product used with its cover and the harmony it should provide with other bedroom products. The height of this standard size of 50x70 cm varies according to the filling material. Madame Coco pillows also offer 40x50 cm supportive pillow options that you can use in addition to the standard sizes. These measurements are ideally calculated by taking into account the movements you will make during sleep. Pillows with a width that covers part of your head and neck are products that can interrupt your sleep if they are of different sizes.
What are Pillowcase Sizes?
Pillowcases should not have a hollow structure as in other bedroom products. For this reason, all pillowcases are produced in standard sizes compatible with the pillow you will buy. Your pillowcase selection must be 50x70 cm in size. Thus, the pillow you put inside the cover gains height with the effect of the cover and allows the filling to stand more neatly. The important thing in choosing a pillowcase is not the size but the fabric. The fabric your pillowcase is made of is an important point that will directly affect your sleep quality. Since plastic fabrics that do not absorb moisture and sweat are not a suitable choice for covers, all-cotton fabrics should be preferred. All Madame Coco pillowcases and even the filling covers are made of 100% cotton fabric.
What is the Ideal Pillow Height?
If your pillow is at a height that will not disturb the shape of the spine, it will both increase your rest rate during your sleep and prevent various pains that may occur after sleep. The ideal pillow height varies according to the person. In direct proportion to the space between the shoulder and chin, it can be determined which pillow will not distort the natural spine shape of the person. This relative measurement is usually between 10 cm and 13 cm. Pillows lower than 10 cm cause the head to move backwards more than necessary, creating tension on the windpipe. This tension makes breathing difficult during sleep. In the side-turn position, a low pillow may cause various neck pains as it will not fill the space between the neck and shoulder.
With pillows higher than 13 cm, the chin is very close to the rib cage in the supine position. This proximity not only negatively affects breathing, but also prolongs the transition time to sleep as it makes swallowing difficult. In addition, this position, in which the head is too far forward, can lead to irreversible neck problems in the long term as it distorts the shape of the spine. In the side position, depending on the filling material, it will cause the nostrils to be buried in the pillow, preventing healthy breathing. This can cause frequent sleep interruptions, restful sleep and snoring problems.
What to Consider When Buying a Pillow?
The direct impact of pillows on sleep means that these products should be carefully selected. For this reason, we will share with you some tips you can use when choosing a pillow.
1. Filling material: The most important factor in the pillow is the filling material. The choice of filling material, which determines the softness, firmness and many other details of the pillow, should be determined according to your wishes as well as your weight. Pillows that are too soft, even if they are at the right height, can cause blocked nostrils and pressure on the windpipe when they slope inward too much. Another factor is allergic sensitivity. Dust allergy can cause sleep disturbance for sensitive people. For this reason, the filling should be made of natural materials and should be selected in a breathable structure.
2. Pillow fabric: Sweating can become one of the biggest problems of sleep. The pillow fabric you choose for your sleep quality should definitely be made of cotton. Without the moisture-absorbing properties of cotton, your body temperature will not stabilize, regardless of the filling material of your pillow.
3. Pillowcase: Filling material, pillow fabric and cover are three points that should be in harmony with each other. If your pillowcase fabric is made of plastic materials, it may cause the airy filling and fabric to lose its effectiveness. For this reason, pillowcases should be made of 100% cotton or at least 60% cotton fabrics.
