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Zoë Phillimore

The best filling for a pillow revealed – and there's something for every sleeper at all budgets

A bedroom with a bed with a large curved velvet headboard and a stack of books on the bedside table.

There’s a wide range of pillow fillings out there, and each has its pros and cons. When it comes to the best filling for a pillow, it's helpful to know just how many types are out there. Some of the most popular fillings are feather, foam and wool, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Finding the best pillow for you involves understanding not just what the fillings are, bit what filling suits you specifically. Just as with choosing your perfect mattress and duvet, everyone's needs and preferences are different, so we've broken down each of the types of pillow fillings that are available and who they are best suited to and why, to ensure you can pick the perfect pillow.

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