Find Your Ideal Firmness Level
Your body weight influences how much you sink into the pillow and how much support you need.
Different positions require different support levels.
Neck pain often indicates a need for firmer, more supportive pillows.
Personal comfort preference trumps all other factors.
Firmer pillows can trap more heat; softer pillows may feel cooler.
Understanding Pillow Firmness
- Body Weight Matters: Heavier people tend to need firmer pillows to prevent excessive sinking and maintain proper neck alignment
- Sleeping Position Impact: Side sleepers need firmness to fill shoulder gaps; stomach sleepers need softness to prevent neck strain
- Material Affects Feel: Memory foam, latex, and poly-fill each have different firmness characteristics
- Adjustment Period: Give a new pillow 2-3 weeks to adjust to its firmness level before deciding it's not right
- Hybrid Options: Many pillows offer adjustable firmness by adding/removing fill