Pillow: Which pillow suits your body?
A pillow is simply something to rest your head on. A Pillowise pillow is a made-to-measure memory foam pillow whose size is based on your body measurements. There are six sizes, and we choose the right one for you with three measurements.
What determines which pillow suits me?
Shoulder width, neck circumference and neck length are different for everyone. Then there is your sleeping position (back, side, stomach) and your mattress (soft, medium, firm). Together, these factors determine which pillow height suits you.
When the height is right, your head and cervical spine line up, and your shoulder has room. You can read more in Calculating pillow height.
How does Pillowise go about it?
We take three measurements and let an algorithm choose the best-fitting pillow from them. Your sleeping position and your mattress are factored in too.
| Measuring point | How to measure |
|---|---|
| Shoulder width | Around the curve of your back, without pulling the tape measure tight |
| Neck circumference | Once all the way around your neck |
| Neck length | From the underside of your ear to the shoulder point |
Each of the six sizes has its own colour: pink, orange, green, blue, red and purple. The pillow measures 55 x 35 cm, and its core is made of 100% memory foam and manufactured in the Netherlands. You can find out more about the material in our article Memory foam pillows.
How do I find out my size?
- Take your measurements: Get measured at a Pillowise retailer using the Pillowise tape measure. Or measure yourself with PillowScan at scan.pillowise.com, using your smartphone or a QR code.
- Enter your sleeping position and mattress: back, side or stomach, plus a soft, medium or firm mattress.
- Get your size: The result is the pillow size that matches your details.
What else is in the pillow?
The cover has a moisture-regulating top made of Tencel and an underside made of polyester. It is machine washable at 40 °C. The materials are certified to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX. We give a 5-year warranty on every Pillowise pillow, and you can find the warranty terms on a separate page.
What does a made-to-measure pillow not promise?
A pillow that fits you is not a cure. It helps keep your head and neck well supported. Discomfort can have many causes. If you notice it regularly, please have it checked by a doctor.
Nor do we run down any other pillow. To find out which types of pillow exist and what matters, read Which pillow is best?
So: do you need a made-to-measure pillow?
If you sleep well and wake up without discomfort in the morning, there is nothing you need to change. If, on the other hand, you have already tried several pillows and are not sure which height suits you, a measurement is worth it.
Find your size or find a retailer near you.
Thijs van der Hilst, physiotherapist (non-practising)
Inventor of Pillowise
