How do I look after my memory foam pillows? To maintain a clean pillow and to help keep dead skin cells out you should use a removable pillow cover that is machine washable. Go for a cover that is breathable e.g. cotton, bamboo or linen and always use in addition to a pillowcase. Used with a normal pillow, it does offer gentle help with snoring. This will make it an excellent choice for people who just can’t get on with firm foam pillows or the various other types reviewed above. As well as standard foam, Putnams offer it in memory foam for better pressure relief (although that does tend to trap the heat) and a graphite latex that’s cool to sleep on, hypoallergenic and anti-dust mite. Each of these costs a bit more. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ It’s much more comfortable than it looks, thanks in part to the soft, smooth Coolmax material it’s covered in. As a filling, wool is good at temperature regulating and is anti-allergenic, but it takes a bit of getting used to if you’ve only ever slept on common-or-garden hollow fibre pillows before. Similarly, the 4G Aircool pillow makes use of an open cell foam structure, allowing up to 95% more airflow. It even comes with a Coolmax pillow cover for extra freshness.

The individual pieces of foam move independently which results in a more mouldable pillow, similar to a down pillow or feather pillow. You can flump it into any shape you wish and enjoy that sinking-in feeling. If you’re unsure about making the leap to memory foam, then this pillow will ease you in gently. Memory foam is a man-made material using visco-elastic polyurethane. It was first invented in the 1960’s by NASA scientists who were looking for ways to cushion astronauts as they launched into space. After further development it became commercially available in the 1990’s when the first memory foam mattress was released by Tempur, shortly followed by pillows. We also consider other factors such as removable covers, trial periods and special features (can a pillow be adjusted? Does it have an ergonomic design?) all of which help us to form a comprehensive impression of a product. This one has more of an orthopaedic look. It’s the first of two products I tried from Putnams, a Devon company that’s been supplying bedware to the NHS for over 40 years. They’re more functional than decorative. Key specs – Filling: Memory foam; Cover: 100% cotton cover (machine washable 60C); Sizes: Large is 61cm x 31cm (11.5cm max height); also available in Medium (10cm height) and X Large (13cm height)

Are memory foam pillows comfortable during hot weather?

Memory foam often gets a bad rep for getting too hot and stuffy. However, recent innovations in sleep technology mean that it’s now possible to find memory foam pillows that help keep you cool throughout the night.

The Putnams 100 per cent worked for me in terms of preventing snoring, but I did wake up more than usual through the night. I was probably subconsciously noticing the strange shape beneath me and registering that something was not quite right.Now, I’m not an apnoea sufferer but my dad was for many years. The only intervention available at the time was a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) mask, which was unpleasant to sleep in. Anything that might delay the need for one of those is worth trying. The cost is about the same. According to The Sleep Council, it's a good idea to replace your pillows at least every two or three years - or if they go lumpy or misshapen. The ideal pillow should, also, keep your spine perfectly aligned. In other words, your head should be positioned, lying down, in the same way as if you were standing perfectly upright. Your pillow should also hold its shape and provide consistent support throughout the night, even if you move around a lot. What’s more, different people have different preferences and sleeping styles. For example, side sleepers might want a solid pillow with a bit more loft to it, while those prone to overheating during the night should be aware that memory foam can feel warm as it responds to your body heat. There are two types of memory foam pillow; a shredded memory foam pillow and solid memory foam. While shredded foam is more mouldable, you can lose out on support. I can’t swear that I got a better night’s sleep. However, my wife did. Usually she has to nudge me with varying degrees of vehemence whenever I start snoring. With the machine doing it, she got the night off. The shape of the pillow itself is well-suited to snore prevention: soft on top but with a firm, stable core.

That’s why a group of researchers in Hamburg developed a pillow that can detect when you start to snore and gently turn your head into a different position. The Nitetronic Z6 has a built-in microphone, head-position sensors and six flexible chambers that inflate and deflate to coax your head to one side or the other. It’s been tested in three German ENT clinics and, while not proven to be a treatment for sleep apnoea, it is thought to reduce mild to moderate cases by about 40 per cent. Time spent snoring is reduced by nearly 70 percent. From choosing the perfect pillow to cleaning and care tips, here’s everything you need to know about sleeping on a contour memory foam pillows.Another good thing to note is that the 500 Gel Pillow comes with a five-year guarantee against defects in workmanship or materials. Our Coolmax contour memory foam pillow is made up of intelligent Coolmax fibres which whisk excess heat and moisture away from the body, keeping you cool and dry all night long. Considered the Rolls Royce of memory foam, Tempur was the first brand to release the material into the public domain and they are the only company with licensed rights from the US Space Foundation to use the certified technology seal in their products. It’s good to know there’s an anti-snore pillow in a traditional, luxurious style (the percale cover is lovely), but I had to flip and plump it several times in the night to keep my head at the right angle. I had to work for my snore-free night.