Pillow: Which pillow suits your body?
A pillow is what you rest your head on in bed. A Pillowise pillow is a made-to-measure memory foam pillow, with a size based on your body measurements. There are six sizes, and we choose the right one for you using three measurements.
What decides 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 work this out?
We take three measurements and an algorithm uses them to choose the best-fitting pillow. Your sleeping position and your mattress are taken into account as well.
| Measurement | 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 the 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 my size?
- Take your measurements: Get measured at a Pillowise stockist 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 is not a cure. It helps keep your head and neck well supported. Discomfort can have many causes. If you feel it regularly, please have it checked by a doctor.
We also don't make any other pillow look worse. To find out what types of pillow there are and what to look for, read Which pillow is the best?
So: do you need a made-to-measure pillow?
If you sleep well and wake up without discomfort in the morning, you don't need to change anything. If, on the other hand, you have already tried several pillows and aren't sure which height suits you, a measurement is worth it.
Find your size or find a stockist near you.
Thijs van der Hilst, physiotherapist (non-practising)
Inventor of Pillowise
