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How much would you pay for a pillow?

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Elless Sun 05-Apr-26 10:50:26

I read an article this morning about pillows for 'side sleepers'. I sleep on my side and have a square edged pillow that I got from Costco (think it was about £30 for a pack of two) which I am please with. When I checked on the pillow the article was about it was priced at £108! 😮. What is the most you've spent?

Dorrain Mon 06-Apr-26 07:05:18

Dunlopillo for me too.

I wait until they are reduced, which is generally 40% off but even then they cost about $110 Australian.

They are still selling them here in Australia, fingers crossed they continue!

A good pillow works wonders for my neck and back, I always take mine on holiday smile

NotAGran55 Mon 06-Apr-26 07:12:10

It seems very wasteful, and false economy to me, to buy cheap pillows and throw them away frequently?
A good quality washable pillow will last for years.

karmalady Mon 06-Apr-26 07:21:40

2020, last pillow for me was British goose down at £140. I protected it well and it is still as wonderful as when bought. I have four of these, bought over several years and they were a good investment. I won`t ever have to buy another pillow as I only use one at a time when laying down

Reason I bought several was in case they were not going to be produced any more, believe me in my lifetime I have gone through dozens of pillows and it took me a long time to find one that actually helped my sleep comfort

That pillow now costs almost £200, buying was better than money in the bank

RosiesMawagain Mon 06-Apr-26 07:48:17

Do you all use pillow protectors? The densely woven zip up sort I mean. And wash them regularly?
When you think of the amount of sweat, facial skin particles, hair oil (natural- not products) ear wax and dribble that land on a pillow overnight, it’s a pretty disgusting thought!
If I was staying in an Air BnB I think I’d be very sceptical about anything other than pristine pillows.
I used to have to contact accommodation in advance to ensure our pillows were NOT down or feather as DH’s asthma would kick off big time. Have been known to take our own.
Using pillows for years?
Shudder

Elless Mon 06-Apr-26 09:44:50

Gosh, I'm really surprised how much you are prepared to pay for a pillow. I must admit though I would pay for something that really helped my neck.

kittylester Mon 06-Apr-26 09:59:10

We have Groove pillows - they have really helped my neck - about £40, I think.

MT62 Mon 06-Apr-26 11:45:13

RosiesMawagain

Do you all use pillow protectors? The densely woven zip up sort I mean. And wash them regularly?
When you think of the amount of sweat, facial skin particles, hair oil (natural- not products) ear wax and dribble that land on a pillow overnight, it’s a pretty disgusting thought!
If I was staying in an Air BnB I think I’d be very sceptical about anything other than pristine pillows.
I used to have to contact accommodation in advance to ensure our pillows were NOT down or feather as DH’s asthma would kick off big time. Have been known to take our own.
Using pillows for years?
Shudder

Always use those zip protectors.
My friend has the best of everything but has never used protectors on pillows or mattresses. All yellow & stained which is a crime in my opinion.

dogsmother Mon 06-Apr-26 12:15:50

Interesting thread, treated myself to wool pillow last year and I still am not convinced. I feel that the mixed crumb latex could have been a better choice.

welbeck Mon 06-Apr-26 16:55:58

Life's too short to be washing pillows.
Or spending a fortune on them.
Chuck and go buy another.
15 pound max.

MT62 Mon 06-Apr-26 23:22:40

welbeck

Life's too short to be washing pillows.
Or spending a fortune on them.
Chuck and go buy another.
15 pound max.

Thirty odd years isn’t bad going for a pillow 😂