When it comes to finding the perfect pillows for your home, wool options stand out above the rest. With versatility, style, and countless health benefits, well-made wool pillows are for everyone. In order to truly understand why people rave about resting their heads on wool, we must delve into all of the essential pillows we offer.
Why Sleep on Wool Pillows?
Wool pillows of all shapes and sizes offer a wide variety of benefits that will lull you into a sound slumber. For starters, when you lay your head on this comfortable material, you'll get to experience the life-changing way these pillows promote spinal alignment. The durable design offers the perfect balance between soft and firm, creating dependable support for your head and neck regardless of whether you're a side or back sleeper.
Did you know that two of the most common causes of middle-of-the-night wake-ups are sweat and night-time allergies? Lucky for you, wool is naturally moisture-wicking and allergen-friendly. The fibers in a wool pillow work to wick away moisture, keeping you dry and cozy all night long. Wool is also naturally resistant to mold, pet dander, dust mites, and more, so you can say goodbye to waking up with a stuffy nose!
When you sleep with a wool pillow, you can put a stop to the endless quest to find the cool side of your pillow. Known for its natural insulating properties and breathability, wool’s temperature regulation helps you stay cool in hot weather and warm in cold weather, making it the perfect choice for year-round bedding.
The Importance of Choosing the Right Pillow
You can try all the white noise machines, snoring strips, and weighted blankets you desire, but the key to getting an amazing night's sleep lies in the pillows you choose. The right pillow for you can help you sleep soundly through the night and wake up with less aches and pains in the morning. If you care about your sleep hygiene, don't settle for a pillow that's anything less than, well, wool.
Woolen Mill Wool Pillow Sizes
Throughout the history of pillows, a key to finding the perfect fit for your slumber has always been choosing the correct size. At Woolen Mill, we offer multiple sizes, available for purchase as is or, for our standard, queen, and king sizes, in a pair:
Standard pillow: 20” x 26”
Queen pillow: 20” x 30”
King pillow: 20” x 36”
Travel pillow: 12” X 16”
Body pillow: 16” X 54”
Traditional Wool Pillows
Everyone has their pillow preferences: some like it extra soft and plushy, others like it firm and supportive. Did you know that the best wool pillows combine the two? Filled with high-quality Climate Beneficial wool batting and covered in a crisp and cool organic cotton percale cover, our pillows help you drift off to dreamland in ultimate comfort. (Pro tip: When your pillow first arrives, don't panic about its overly fluffy look—the wool pillow compresses down a third of its loft to give you the ideal combination of sturdy support and plush cushioning.)
Wool pillows offer the same long list of health benefits as other wool products, whether that be a wool mattress topper or a well-knit sweater, but do you know a main reason why people buy sets of wool pillows to match their wool comforters? The durability.
Invest in Supportive Wool Body Pillows
A body pillow is a long, narrow pillow that is meant to be hugged or cradled while you sleep. Designed to relieve overnight pains and aches, these fluffy inventions are the key to improving the quality of your sleep for good.
With so many options out there, it's important to remember that wool body pillows are the best of the best. Filled with Climate Beneficial wool batting and complete with a removable organic cotton percale pillow case, our body pillow design is the dream companion for anyone in need of a little extra sleep support—and they're stylish, too!
Why Do People Use Body Pillows?
Body pillows are good for more than layerable style. They're proven to help in a variety of ways, both physically and mentally.
Sleeping with a wool body pillow can help take the pressure off your spine and joints for pain relief, improve sleep posture by keeping your body aligned, and encourage better digestion and proper blood circulation—and that's just to name a few! Whether you're slipping it under your knees to keep your legs comfortable during a quick snooze or hugging it tight all night long, a wool body pillow is essential.
Who Can Benefit from Sleeping with a Body Pillow:
Side sleepers
Pregnant people
Anyone with chronic pain
Snorers
People recovering from surgery
How to Sleep with a Wool Body Pillow
Our breathable body pillow molds to your body's contours, providing you with the best sleep of your life, night after night. If you're a side sleeper, situate it lengthwise alongside you in bed and tuck it between your legs with your top leg and arm wrapped around the top to keep your body aligned instead of caved in. For back sleepers, place the body pillow sideways, under your knees or lower back, to maintain your spine's natural curve while you catch some z's.
Travel in Comfort with a Wool Travel Pillow
There's nothing worse than waking up to cramps and pains after a nap on a road trip in the car or as soon as your plane touches down on the tarmac—talk about a way to ruin the start of your vacation!
It's time to say goodbye to travel discomfort and invest in a wool travel pillow. Whether you're using it to snuggle up to your partner in the middle seat or to get your children set up for sleep on a long road trip, a versatile and supportive travel pillow is the key to getting rest on your journey.
5 Reasons to Travel with Your Own Travel Pillow
Traveling with your own travel pillow may seem like overkill to some, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Before you decide you don't need one, consider if you could benefit:
- Travel pillows ensure a comfy place to rest your head—especially when your plane gets delayed and you need to nap at the airport.
- Travel pillows minimize the germs and bacteria that touch your face since you don’t have to use the flimsy pillows some transportation services offer.
- Travel pillows are small enough to be brought in a carry-on or backpack for any trip, whether you're taking a bus, a plane, or a train.
- Travel pillows give an additional layer of support in case the pillows at your destination aren't up to par.
- Travel pillows give you peace of mind, so you can rest easy knowing you’ll get a good quality sleep wherever you lay your head.
Why is Wool the Best Material for Travel Pillows?
When it comes to choosing a travel pillow, the most important factor to consider is the material. If you want a long-lasting, firm, yet cushioning design, a wool travel pillow is your only real option.
Not only is wool hypoallergenic, but it's also naturally temperature-regulating and breathable, making it the perfect sleep companion for any destination, whether it's hot or cold.
How Often Should You Clean a Travel Pillow?
As long as it’s not soiled, experts say that travel pillowcases should be washed at least twice a year, if not more, depending on how often you travel. Keeping up with this schedule will help elongate the life of your travel pillow.
Our small but mighty wool travel pillow comes with a removable organic cotton percale pillowcase, conveniently designed to make the cleaning process even easier. After each trip, just remove the travel pillow covering and toss it in the laundry to get rid of those transportation germs!
Choose the Best for Your Baby with a Wool Nursing Pillow
Whether it's your first baby or your fifth, any expectant parent can benefit from a well-made nursing pillow. These unique pillow styles are shaped to support a baby during either breastfeeding or bottle feeding and make the experience a little more comfortable for the caregiver. If you're preparing for a newborn or want to bring a thoughtful gift to your loved one's baby shower, our wool nursing pillow is a must.
When shopping for nursing pillows, don't settle for anything less than the best. Wool nursing pillows have countless natural benefits that help keep you and the baby feeling supported and cozy whenever it's time to feed. With ultimate breathability and natural fibers that are antibacterial to keep your baby's fresh immune system safe, why wouldn't you choose a wool design?
And the crisp, removable cover helps make cleanup that much easier! From spills to spit-ups, we understand accidents happen. Just unzip the pillowcase and toss it in the laundry to give it a quick refresh.
How to Use a Wool Nursing Pillow
Buying a nursing pillow is the easiest part—learning the correct way to use it can feel a little tricky. The C-shape of our wool nursing pillow is designed to curve snuggly around the front of your midsection to support the baby while feeding. Just sit in a comfortable spot, like the bed or a couch, and center the pillow above your lap. Adjust the height until you're comfortable and your arms feel supported, and position your baby with its head close to your breast.
Some creative parents have figured out even more ways to utilize a nursing pillow! With a timeless style, versatility design, and unmatched durability, this nursing pillow is sure to be a treasured accessory when starting your family.
3 Benefits of Wool Nursing Pillows
These days, shopping for babies can get overwhelming—there's just so much on the market! Make your lives as parents a little easier by buying something proven to last. We love eco-friendly wool baby products like our wool nursing pillow. Experience these benefits for yourself:
- Promotes correct latching for breastfeeding
- Provides relief for those recovering from C-sections
- Absorbs VOCs and repels dust mites to give you and your baby a clean feeding surface
How Long Do Wool Pillows Last?
Regular fluffing, rotating, and airing your pillows will keep them in pristine condition for years. If you do notice signs of lumps, flattening, or lack of neck support, it is likely a sign to replace your wool pillow set.
How Often Should You Fluff a Wool Pillow?
Wool pillows should be fluffed daily to ensure the sturdy shape will last for years to come. If you're someone who has built the important habit of making the bed each morning, taking the time to reset your sheets and bring extra fluff to both your standard sized is the key to caring for your wool bedding. Just place your hands on either side of the pillow and pat around the edges until the wool is evenly plump—or give it a quick punch to even out any pesky surface-level lumps. Our wool body pillows last forever and don’t lose their shape; occasionally fluffing is recommended as you see fit.
How Do You Wash a Wool Pillow?
When laundry day rolls around, don't just throw wet wool pillows into the dryer with wool dryer balls! The best way to clean your wool pillows, whether that be a body pillow, travel pillow, or a standard-size option, is to air them out – ideally in the sunshine, where the UV rays will naturally bleach, disinfect, and deodorize them. After a few hours, you can take your bedding back in and reset the bed.
Wool pillows can take your tossing and turning nights and turn them into serene dreamlands. Whether you're buying a matching wool comforter and pillow set for yourself and your partner, browsing for the best travel pillow options, or gifting a body pillow to a friend, wool is the solution.
Investing in these stylish designs can be life-changing. Don't believe us? Find one in-store or online at Frankenmuth Woolen Mill and try it for yourself!