It is time to purchase a new pillow when you find yourself waking up most days with a sore neck from either a pillow that was too hard or a pillow that gives you no support at all. The support of a down pillow could be the answer for anyone that has chronic neck problems. When people think of down it often brings the thought of allergies to mind, but hypoallergenic varieties are now available. Down pillows often last ten plus years while you often need to replace regular foam pillows every couple of years. A down pillow should be washed a couple of times a year as there may be debris such as dust and dead skin that needs to be removed.

On a bird, there is an ?under layer? called down which is beneath the sturdy exterior feathers on a duck or goose. There is also a fluffy fine down that can be seen on very young birds. Many different types of down are used to fill pillows. Goose down, elder duck and European white goose down are a few of many.

Choosing the Style and Kind

Down pillows will now last many for years since they are being encased in very durable fabrics which have a high thread count to help prevent holes and wearing.

The different choices of density of down pillows are soft, medium, firm and extremely firm. Choosing the correct one for you is personal preference but here are a few factors to consider:

1.A medium or soft density down filled pillow is a great choice if you sleep on your stomach.
2.A medium, firm or extra firm down pillow will keep your neck and head level with your body if you sleep on your back.
3.For people that love to sleep on their backs, a soft, medium or firm down pillow are all great choices as it depends on personal preference.
4.Pregnant women often find that a down filled body pillow will help them relax and get comfortable.

In today's market, there are numerous styles of down pillows, from body and bed pillows to accent pillows for decorating the home. Years ago down pillows were just for sleeping but now they are used for a variety of reasons. With the wonderful choice of color and sizes including some with covers of the finest silk, when ready to replace your old pillows be good to yourself and purchase a down pillow. A down pillow may cost a bit more but you will have a wonderful pillow that lasts for years.