Find the Right Pillow Not all pillows are created equal. Choose the right one for a great night's sleep. Not all pillows are created equal. Is there anything more important to your overall health and well-being than a good night's sleep? Well it all starts with what you're sleeping on. Not ready to buy a new mattress? There is one purchase that's relatively affordable and offers a big payoff. A new pillow is an easy investment you can make to upgrade your sleep. Because if you've been using simple, throwaway pillows from a big box store, you're missing out. There are better options. And while an old school down pillow is still one of the most popular, there are also a few fantastic alternative options you may want to try out. From $69 at Parachute A classic goose down pillow still reigns supreme in terms of moldable comfort and a light, fluffy luxurious feel. This relatively inexpensive pillow from Parachute is filled with top notch European white down and comes available in three densities (soft, medium or firm) to suit your personal sleeping preference.
To get the right balance of squish and support, Casper invented a unique pillow-in-pillow design that suits nearly all types of sleepers. Low-friction fibers (each thinner than a human hair) surround an inner core stuffed with nearly a billion shorter fibers that make for springy, adaptive support for your head. And on the outside, a silky percale cotton cover keeps your face nice and cool. Best for Stomach Sleepers $115 / $79.99 by Bloomingdale's If you sleep on your stomach, you need a pillow with slightly less filling. These allow you to breathe comfortably and ensure your neck isn't strained. This cushy pillow from Bloomingdale's home line has an Egyptian cotton damask cover and is filled with just the right amount of Primaloft synthetic down. A Better Memory Foam $52.99 by Coop Home Goods Memory-foam pillows are ideal for side sleepers, but most are too dense and tend to retain heat. This clever version is filled with a shredded, nontoxic memory foam that holds its loft while allowing air to circulate.
A bamboo-derived stay-cool fabric cover is also hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant, which is ideal for allergy sufferers or germaphobes who want the ultimate comfort. From $59 by Hullo If you're a multi-position sleeper, the best pillow for you might have softer and firmer sections. Buckwheat hull-filled pillows like this one from Hullo easily conform to your shape and hold their position around your head. Which makes them ideal for relieving neck pain, since they're both firm and adjustable. Plus they stay nice and cool. But like all buckwheat pillows, it makes a subtle rustling noise (like a beanbag) when you shift. Dr. Robert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute, suggests getting a washable, zippered cover for your pillow to protect yourself and your pillow from the dirt, oil and other gunk that can attract dust mites and cause allergies and acne.Sink into the cozy warmth of brushed cotton flannel with this ultra-soft bedding collection by Ugg. This reversible duvet cover features a classic windowpane pattern with a herringbone weave.
MONSOON SEASONTOP OFF THE BED WITH THESE SHIMMERING PIECES FOR A STATEMENT UPLIFT. Have you ever found yourself wondering what the best sheets thread count is? Have you ever asked yourself, what does thread count mean? We’ve interviewed a few experts to expand on this topic and provide additional perspective. Dr. Ning Pan, a Textiles and Clothing professor at the University of California at Davis, describes thread count as “a convenient way to describe yarn thickness.” By adding each warp (the vertical threads) with each weft (the horizontal threads) per square inch, one can reveal the thread count. Dr. Pan informed us that there are many ways to get around increasing thread count without really increasing the fineness or hand of the linen. We know, and Dr. Pan confirms, that the most thread that can realistically be woven into one square inch is 400. Customers should be wary of products boasting a higher number for this reason: Other manufactures can place multiple threads into the fabric that are not actually woven in.
This process increases the thread count but does not increase the overall hand feel or fineness. In order for a manufacturer to add more threads per square inch, the threads themselves need to be thinner, which decreases the quality and longevity of your linen. Julian Tomchin, who has worked in various positions from senior vice president and fashion director for home at Bloomingdale’s to senior vice president of creative services for home product development at Macy’s, also gives us insight into what we would like to call, the 1,000 thread count myth. According to his 2009 NY Times interview, some linens manufacturers use two or three-ply yarns and use simple multiplication to arrive at their thread count number. Next time you are on the hunt for 800 thread count sheets, remember this post and remember that anything above 400 is usually the result of “creative counting”, as Tomchin puts it. As consumers, we know that you want a soft feel and something that won’t disintegrate, tear or fray quickly.
Thanks to Dr. Pan and Julian Tomchin, we know that higher sheets thread count doesn’t necessarily correspond with a higher quality or softer feeling linen. We hope their expertise helps make answering the question "What does thread count mean?" a little simpler, and that it makes your future purchasing decisions easy. If you ARE in the market for high-quality, yet affordable linens, you should check out our 400 thread count sheets collection! Alta Moda Jewelry & Repair Auntie Anne's Pretzels Kiosk Bath & Body Works BC Surf and Sport Black Pearl Boba Tea Body & Sole Massage Fast Fix Jewelry & Watch Repairs Fit2Run The Runner's Superstore Go Games & Toys JAZ Watch and Jewelry Repair LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Nail Pro Beaute Spa New York & Company Nordstrom In House Cafe Paragon Theater - NOW OPEN SIX:02 Powered by Foot Locker Terry's Tea Open Porch Cafe The Beauty & The Beeeef Burger Bar40% Off Rosetta Stone Complete Sets