Pillow: Which Pillow Suits Your Body?
“Pillow” is simply the English word for a bed pillow. A Pillowise pillow is a made-to-measure memory foam pillow whose size is based on your body measurements. It comes in six sizes, and we choose the right one for you using three measurements.
What determines which pillow is right for me?
Shoulder width, neck circumference and neck length are different for everyone. Then there are 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 under 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 as well.
| Measurement | How to measure |
|---|---|
| Shoulder width | Around the curve of your back; don’t pull the tape measure tight |
| Neck circumference | Once all the way around your neck |
| Neck length | From the bottom 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’ll find more about the material in the article Memory foam pillows.
How do I find my size?
- Take your measurements: Get measured with the Pillowise tape measure at a Pillowise retailer. 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 the details you entered.
What else is in the pillow?
The cover has a moisture-regulating top made of Tencel and a polyester underside. It’s 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’ll 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 put down any other pillow. To learn which types of pillows exist and what matters, read Which pillow is the best?
So: do you need a made-to-measure pillow?
If you sleep well and wake up in the morning without discomfort, you don’t need to change anything. If, on the other hand, you’ve already tried several pillows and aren’t sure which height suits you, a measurement is worthwhile.
Find your size or find a retailer near you.
Thijs van der Hilst, physiotherapist (non-practising)
Inventor of Pillowise
