Advantages and disadvantages of down pillows

Down pillows can be said to be a relatively high-quality product available today. Compared with traditional pillows, young people prefer down pillows. However, although down pillows look relatively light and soft, they also have some advantages and disadvantages, so when choosing, you should also make a choice based on your own situation. So, what are the pros and cons of down pillows?

The benefits of choosing a down pillow

1. Lightweight

Down pillows are very light, and their weight is generally only one-third of that of cotton pillows.

2. Good warmth retention

Down pillows are very warm. In the cold winter, many people choose to use lightweight down pillows. They have three-dimensional down and contain a lot of air, which can effectively block the invasion of cold air.

3. Dry and breathable

Down pillows are also particularly dry. When people are sleeping, they can quickly absorb sweat from the human body and excrete it quickly. They can also automatically adjust the temperature inside the quilt, keeping warm in winter and cool in summer.

4. Easy to store

Down pillows have an advantage that many pillows cannot match, that is, they do not take up space. We can manually compress the down pillow, and it will become very small. This feature is very conducive to collection and saves time and space for the summary of home life.

Although the price is slightly higher than cotton and chemical fiber pillows, the effect is unmatched by cotton and chemical fiber pillows, especially for patients with bad cervical spine. The service life is generally more than 20 years. If there is a slight depression, just pat it evenly with your hands, and then expose it to the sun for 2 to 3 hours to restore it to its original state.

Disadvantages of down pillows

Everything has two sides, and down pillows are no exception. Here is a simple example:

1. Easy to be affected by moisture

Down pillows are very susceptible to moisture, especially in spring. The weather in spring makes them more susceptible to moisture than in other seasons.

2. Troublesome cleaning

Often after using it for a period of time, it gets dirty. Moreover, cleaning a down pillow is a huge project and is quite troublesome. Some friends who are afraid of trouble may not be able to bear its maintenance.

This type of pillow is also prone to cause allergic reactions. Some people are allergic and are very likely to be allergic when using down pillows. Therefore, it is not recommended for people with allergies to use down pillows.

4. The lint will come out after a long time

As the use time increases, it is easy to produce fluff. When your down pillow is shedding down, the simplest and most economical way to deal with it is to replace the pillowcase with a finer texture, which will solve the problem of down shedding.