{"title":"Hotel Pillows","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHotel pillows, made in Rochdale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the pillows built to hotel specification: a high fill weight that holds its loft night after night, even filling with no cold spots or flat patches, and construction that survives repeated washing. We fill and finish them ourselves at our own base in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, which is why we can set the fill weights rather than accept whatever a supplier sends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pillow here is the standard UK size, 74 x 48cm, and fits a standard 50 x 75cm pillowcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes a pillow hotel quality?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree things, and price is not one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotels buy pillows by weight because a heavier fill holds its height under a head all night. A cheap pillow feels similar in the shop and is flat by morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven distribution.\u003c\/strong\u003e The filling has to stay where it was put. Migration to the edges is what leaves that dip in the middle after a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundering tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotel bedding is washed several times a week. A pillow built for that survives domestic washing for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat hotels do not do is buy the most expensive pillow available. They buy the one that still performs after two hundred washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich one should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHotel Pillows\u003c\/strong\u003e — our closest match to what a UK hotel puts on the bed. Medium feel, suits the widest range of sleepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Pillows\u003c\/strong\u003e — an 8cm walled box edge that holds its height. The firm option, and the right one for side sleepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Pillows\u003c\/strong\u003e — medium support for everyday use, back and combination sleepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuilted Pillows\u003c\/strong\u003e — a softer, cushioned feel for front sleepers and anyone who wants give rather than resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStripe Pillows\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic striped ticking look with the same hollow fibre build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuck Feather Pillows\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural feather and down instead of hollow fibre. Moulds to your head and breathes better; softer than the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not sure, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-buying-guide\"\u003epillow buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e narrows it down by sleep position, and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-firmness-guide\"\u003epillow firmness guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains soft, medium and firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are hotel pillows so comfortable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly fill weight and freshness. A hotel pillow carries more filling than a typical budget pillow, so it holds your head at the right height instead of collapsing, and it is replaced on a schedule rather than left in service for a decade. The pillowcase is also usually a higher thread count and freshly pressed, which accounts for more of the feeling than people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pillows do hotels actually use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost UK hotels use a hollow fibre or a feather and down pillow in the standard 74 x 48cm size, chosen for a medium feel that suits the widest range of guests. Higher-end properties often put out two of each so guests can pick. Very few use memory foam, because it cannot be laundered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre hotel pillows firm or soft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium, almost always. A hotel cannot know whether the next guest is a side sleeper or a front sleeper, so it buys the firmness that disappoints the fewest people. If you know how you sleep, you can do better than a hotel by choosing for yourself — firm for side sleepers, medium for back, soft for front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do hotel quality pillows last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighteen months to two years in a home, considerably less in a hotel because of the washing frequency. The fold test is the honest measure: fold the pillow in half and let go. If it springs back it has life left; if it stays folded, replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy the same pillows hotels use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy pillows built to the same specification, which is what these are. We manufacture for hospitality buyers as well as households, so the construction is identical — see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003ewholesale bedding supplier\u003c\/a\u003e page if you need volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep them feeling new?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a zipped protector under the pillowcase, plump the pillow each morning, and wash it every three to six months. Full instructions are in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-care-guide\"\u003eguide to washing pillows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quilted-pillow","title":"Posh Tag Quilted Pillow — Hotel Quality Bed Pillow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe soft one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Quilted Pillow is the softest hollow fibre pillow we make. The quilted microfibre cover adds a thin cushioned layer over the fill, which is what gives it that sink-in feel rather than the springiness of a plain-cased pillow. Filled with 700g of 100% Pure Virgin Hollow Fiber, made at our own base in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 x 48cm, the standard UK size. Packs of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront sleepers, first and foremost. If you sleep on your stomach your body is already close to the mattress, and a thick pillow angles your neck upward all night — a soft, low pillow avoids that. It also suits anyone who simply prefers give over resistance, and lighter builds who find medium pillows feel firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you sleep on your side, this is the wrong pillow for you — you need height, which our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/box-pillows\"\u003ebox edge pillows\u003c\/a\u003e provide with 800g in an 8cm gusset. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-firmness-guide\"\u003epillow firmness guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains the reasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74 x 48cm (standard UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pure Virgin Hollow Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700g per pillow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuilted microfibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHypoallergenic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine washable at 40°C, tumble dry low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRochdale, Greater Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2, 4, 6, 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuilted pillow or quilted protector?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth clearing up, because the names are similar. This is a pillow — you sleep on it. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillow-protectors\"\u003equilted pillow protector\u003c\/a\u003e is a washable zipped cover that goes over a pillow to keep it clean. Most people want both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does quilting do to a pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quilting stitches the cover fabric to a thin layer of wadding, so there is a soft cushioned surface sitting between your head and the main fill. It changes the feel rather than the support: the first centimetre gives immediately, which is what produces the sink-in sensation, and it keeps that surface layer from shifting around inside the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best pillow for front sleepers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft, low one — and most people sleeping on their front are using something far too thick. Lying face down, your head is already near the mattress, so a tall pillow tilts your neck backwards and holds it there for hours. If you wake with a stiff neck and sleep on your stomach, pillow height is the first thing to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a soft pillow bad for your neck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if it is soft for the wrong sleeper. Soft is correct for front sleepers and for lighter builds who compress a medium pillow too far. It is wrong for side sleepers, whose heads need holding up level with the spine — the same pillow that fixes one person's neck pain causes another's. Sleep position decides it, not comfort preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs microfibre the same as memory foam?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and they are frequently confused. Microfibre is a finely woven fabric used here for the cover; the pillow inside is hollow fibre, which is springy and washable. Memory foam is a solid moulded block that responds to body heat, holds an impression, and cannot go in a washing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flatten quickly because it is soft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft is not the same as under-filled. It carries the same 700g of virgin hollow fibre as our other standard-size pillows — it is the quilted surface layer that makes it feel softer, not less filling. Plump it as you would any pillow and it recovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillows\"\u003efull pillow range\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hotel-pillows\"\u003ehotel quality pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, or the natural-fill \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duck-feather-pillows\"\u003educk feather pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, which are also on the softer side. New to buying pillows? Start with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-buying-guide\"\u003ehow to choose a pillow\u003c\/a\u003e, compare fills in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-filling-guide\"\u003epillow filling guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and check dimensions in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-size-guide\"\u003epillow size guide\u003c\/a\u003e. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-care-guide\"\u003ehow to wash pillows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Posh Tag","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":49830785909077,"sku":"PT-PIL-QLT-P1","price":4.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":49830785941845,"sku":"PT-PIL-QLT-P2","price":6.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":49830785974613,"sku":"PT-PIL-QLT-P4","price":10.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":49830786007381,"sku":"PT-PIL-QLT-P6","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":49830786040149,"sku":"PT-PIL-QLT-P8","price":19.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9823\/5733\/files\/posh-tag-quilted-pillows-48cm-x-74cm-hotel-pillows-non-allergenic-soft-pillows-for-sleeping-hypoallergenic-back-and-down-support-alternative-bed-pillows-hollow--6460095.png?v=1784147978"},{"product_id":"hotel-pillow","title":"Posh Tag Hotel Pillows 74 x 48cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe pillow a hotel would put on the bed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our closest match to what a well-run UK hotel actually uses: a medium feel with a full 700g of fill, chosen because it suits the widest range of sleepers rather than because it suits one perfectly. Filled with 100% Pure Virgin Hollow Fiber — pure white, never mixed — with a soft poly cotton cover, made at our own base in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 x 48cm, the standard UK size, so any standard 50 x 75cm pillowcase fits. Packs of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8, which is why it suits guest rooms, holiday lets and hospitality buyers as well as households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it hotel quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotels buy pillows by weight, because a heavier fill holds its height under a head all night rather than collapsing by 2am. Ours carries 700g per pillow, and we state it rather than leaving you to guess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven distribution.\u003c\/strong\u003e The filling stays where it was put. Migration to the edges is what leaves that dip in the middle after a few weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaundering tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to survive commercial washing several times a week, which means years of domestic washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistency.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because we fill them ourselves, every pillow in a pack of 8 is the same as the others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy virgin fibre matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycled or mixed polyester compresses permanently within months — it is the main reason cheap pillows go flat by spring. Virgin hollow fibre has never been used before, so the strands are intact and recover their loft when you plump them. It costs us more, and it is the difference between a pillow that lasts two years and one that does not. More on this in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-filling-guide\"\u003epillow filling guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74 x 48cm (standard UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pure Virgin Hollow Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700g per pillow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium — suits back and combination sleepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHypoallergenic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine washable at 40°C, tumble dry low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRochdale, Greater Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2, 4, 6, 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIs medium right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium is the safe answer, not always the best one. If you sleep on your side you will probably be better served by our firmer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/box-pillows\"\u003ebox edge pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, which carry 800g in an 8cm gusset; if you sleep on your front, by the softer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quilted-pillow\"\u003equilted pillow\u003c\/a\u003e. A hotel cannot know how its next guest sleeps — you can. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-firmness-guide\"\u003epillow firmness guide\u003c\/a\u003e takes two minutes, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-buying-guide\"\u003ehow to choose a pillow\u003c\/a\u003e walks through the whole decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pillows do hotels actually use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a medium-feel synthetic pillow in the standard 74 x 48cm size — not a specialist one. Hotels are buying for a guest they have never met, so they choose the firmness that disappoints the fewest people and the construction that survives commercial laundering. Fill weight is the number they specify, because that is what stops a pillow going flat by the middle of the night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much should a pillow weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a standard 74 x 48cm hollow fibre pillow, 650–750g of fill is a sound medium pillow and anything under about 500g will feel thin within months. Ours is 700g. A box-edge pillow needs more, because the gusset creates extra volume to fill — our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/box-pillows\"\u003ebox pillows\u003c\/a\u003e take 800g for that reason. Weight is the single most useful number when comparing pillows, and it is the one most sellers do not publish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hotel pillows feel better than the ones at home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo reasons, and neither is mysterious. The first is fill weight — a hotel specification pillow is denser than a budget pillow of the same size. The second is age. Hotels replace pillows on a schedule; most households keep theirs for years past the point they stopped supporting anything. A three-year-old pillow feels nothing like a new one of the same specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should you replace a pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery one to two years for a synthetic pillow, which is sooner than most people expect. The test is simpler than the calendar: fold the pillow in half and let go. A pillow with life left springs back open. One that stays folded has lost its loft permanently and is no longer supporting your neck, however comfortable it still feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the standard UK pillow size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 x 48cm, sometimes written 48 x 74cm — the same thing. A standard UK pillowcase is 50 x 75cm, cut slightly larger so the pillow fits inside without straining the seams. If you have bought a pillow abroad it may be a different size: American standard and European square pillows both need their own cases. Full dimensions are in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-size-guide\"\u003epillow size guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many pillows should be on a bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor sleeping, one per person is right for most people — two stacked pushes your neck forward unless the pillows are unusually thin. Hotels use four on a double because it looks generous when the bed is made, not because guests sleep on four. If you find yourself needing a second pillow to be comfortable, the first one is usually the wrong height rather than too few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you put a pillow in the washing machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 40°C, one or two at a time so the drum is balanced, then tumble dry on low. Drying is the part that matters: a pillow put away slightly damp will smell, and the fill will clump. Full instructions are in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-care-guide\"\u003ehow to wash pillows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre hotel pillows suitable for side sleepers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are a compromise for side sleepers rather than the right answer. A medium 700g pillow does not fully fill the gap between your shoulder and your head, so your neck tilts down slightly all night. If you sleep on your side, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/box-pillows\"\u003ebox edge pillows\u003c\/a\u003e with the 8cm gusset and 800g fill are the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you supply hotels, B\u0026amp;Bs and holiday lets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The packs of 6 and 8 exist for exactly that, and we manufacture rather than resell, so larger runs are the same product at a better rate. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wholesale\"\u003ewholesale bedding supplier\u003c\/a\u003e page for volume orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hotel-pillows\"\u003ehotel quality pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillows\"\u003efull pillow range\u003c\/a\u003e, or natural-fill \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duck-feather-pillows\"\u003educk feather pillows\u003c\/a\u003e — the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-filling-guide\"\u003epillow filling guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares the two properly. Check dimensions in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-size-guide\"\u003epillow size guide\u003c\/a\u003e, keep them clean for longer with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillow-protectors\"\u003ezipped pillow protector\u003c\/a\u003e, and see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-care-guide\"\u003ehow to wash pillows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Posh Tag","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":49974703522133,"sku":"PT-PIL-HOT-P1","price":4.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":49974703554901,"sku":"PT-PIL-HOT-P2","price":7.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":49974703587669,"sku":"PT-PIL-HOT-P4","price":13.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":49974703620437,"sku":"PT-PIL-HOT-P6","price":18.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":49974703653205,"sku":"PT-PIL-HOT-P8","price":22.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9823\/5733\/files\/01-hotel-pillows-pack-of-1-deep-filled.webp?v=1789440058"},{"product_id":"stripe-pillow","title":"Posh Tag Stripe Pillow — Hotel Quality Bed Pillow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClassic striped ticking, modern fill\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe striped ticking on our Stripe Pillow is the traditional bedding look — the pattern you see on a proper made bed before the pillowcase goes on. Underneath it is the same 100% Pure Virgin Hollow Fiber we put in every pillow we make, 700g of it, with a soft poly cotton cover, produced at our own base in Rochdale, Greater Manchester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 x 48cm, the standard UK size. Packs of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium support, so back and combination sleepers get on with it best. It is also the one people choose when the pillow will be seen — a guest room, a made-up bed, a holiday let — because the striped ticking looks finished even without a case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide sleepers generally want more height than this: see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/box-pillows\"\u003ebox edge pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, which carry 800g in an 8cm gusset. Front sleepers want less: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quilted-pillow\"\u003equilted pillow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74 x 48cm (standard UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% Pure Virgin Hollow Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700g per pillow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly cotton, striped ticking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHypoallergenic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine washable at 40°C, tumble dry low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRochdale, Greater Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2, 4, 6, 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is striped ticking on a pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTicking is the name for the tightly woven fabric used as the outer casing of a pillow or mattress, and the stripe is the traditional pattern it has been woven in for well over a century. The weave is dense on purpose: it stops filling working its way out through the fabric, which is exactly what you want holding hollow fibre in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the stripe pillow cover cotton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is poly cotton — a cotton and polyester blend. That is the deliberate choice for a pillow casing rather than a cost saving: pure cotton creases heavily, takes far longer to dry after washing, and wears through at the seams sooner. The blend keeps the soft handle and survives being washed repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you still need a pillowcase with a striped pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ticking is a casing, not a pillowcase — it is not designed to be slept on directly and washing a whole pillow weekly will shorten its life considerably. The stripe simply means the bed looks finished during the hour between stripping it and remaking it, which is why guest houses like them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do hotel and guest house pillows have stripes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly heritage, partly practical. Striped ticking signals a traditionally made pillow, and in a laundry setting the pattern makes it easy to tell at a glance which pillows belong to which specification when several grades are in circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the stripes show through a white pillowcase?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaintly, through a thin or single-layer case, in the same way any patterned casing does. Through a percale or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillow-protectors\"\u003ezipped pillow protector\u003c\/a\u003e it does not show at all — and the protector is worth having regardless, because it is far easier to wash weekly than the pillow itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillows\"\u003efull pillow range\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hotel-pillows\"\u003ehotel quality pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, or natural-fill \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duck-feather-pillows\"\u003educk feather pillows\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which firmness you need? Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-buying-guide\"\u003ehow to choose a pillow\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-firmness-guide\"\u003epillow firmness guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and compare fills in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-filling-guide\"\u003epillow filling guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Check dimensions in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-size-guide\"\u003epillow size guide\u003c\/a\u003e, protect it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillow-protectors\"\u003ezipped pillow protector\u003c\/a\u003e, and see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-care-guide\"\u003ehow to wash pillows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Posh Tag","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":49974910189909,"sku":"PT-PIL-STR-P1","price":7.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":49974910222677,"sku":"PT-PIL-STR-P2","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":49974910255445,"sku":"PT-PIL-STR-P4","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":49974910288213,"sku":"PT-PIL-STR-P6","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":49974910320981,"sku":"PT-PIL-STR-P8","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9823\/5733\/files\/01-stripe-pillows-relax-rest-sleep-better.webp?v=1789406953"},{"product_id":"box-pillows","title":"Posh Tag Box Pillows 74 x 48cm — 8cm Box Edge, Hotel Quality, Hypoallergenic Hollowfibre, Made in UK","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pt-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a box pillow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA box pillow — also called a box-edge, gusseted or walled pillow — has a vertical fabric wall sewn between the top and bottom panels. On ours that wall is 8cm deep. Instead of the two panels meeting in a flat seam, the wall creates a squared, three-dimensional shape that holds the filling in place across the whole pillow. The result sits taller on the bed and supports your head evenly from edge to edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pillow is 74 x 48cm — the standard UK size — with 800g of virgin hollowfibre and a soft poly cotton cover with corded edges. Made at our own base in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Packs of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the box edge matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual problem with an ordinary pillow is filling migration. Over a few weeks the fibres get pushed outwards, leaving a flat dip exactly where your head rests. The box wall solves that structurally: because the 800g of fill is contained by the 8cm gusset, it cannot bunch or drift. The support you feel on night one is the support you feel months later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also why hotels use them. A pillow that survives industrial laundering without flattening costs less to replace, and the squared silhouette photographs well when the bed is made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich sleeper is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSleep position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide sleepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe 8cm wall fills the gap between shoulder and head, keeping the neck level with the spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBack sleepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven medium-firm loft cradles the neck without pushing the head forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombination sleepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuick-rebound fill adapts as you turn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront sleepers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot ideal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToo high — a soft, low pillow like our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quilted-pillow\"\u003equilted pillow\u003c\/a\u003e suits better\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePillow size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e74 x 48cm (standard UK size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox wall depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8cm gusseted side wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly cotton with corded edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirgin hollowfibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800g per pillow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium-firm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with charcoal piping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWashing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachine washable at 40°C, tumble dry low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHypoallergenic filling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRochdale, Greater Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2, 4, 6 or 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBox pillow or flat-seam pillow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you sleep on your side or back, wake with neck ache, or find yourself folding your pillow in half for extra height, the box pillow is the better choice — the high, stable loft is exactly what those positions need. If you sleep on your front and prefer something thin and soft, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quilted-pillow\"\u003equilted pillow\u003c\/a\u003e will suit you better, and for a medium flat-seam pillow see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hotel-pillow\"\u003ehotel pillow\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-firmness-guide\"\u003epillow firmness guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through the decision properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash at 40°C, tumble dry low, do not iron or dry clean. Your pillows arrive vacuum-packed — unroll, fluff both sides to let air in, and allow around 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for full thickness) to reach their full shape. Full instructions in \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-care-guide\"\u003ehow to wash pillows\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a box pillow better than an ordinary flat-seam pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most side and back sleepers, yes. The box wall stops filling migrating to the edges, so support stays consistent and the pillow keeps its shape far longer. For front sleepers it is too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre box pillows good for side sleepers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the best option we make for side sleepers. The high, even 8cm loft fills the gap between shoulder and head, which is exactly what keeps the neck aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much filling does a box pillow need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a flat pillow of the same footprint, because the 8cm gusset creates extra volume that has to be filled for the walls to stand up. Ours carries 800g against the 700g in our standard-size flat-seam pillows. An under-filled box pillow is worse than no box at all — the walls collapse inward and you are left with a saggy square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a box pillow last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger than a flat-seamed pillow, because the fill cannot migrate. The fold test still applies: fold it in half and let go — if it stays folded, replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I machine wash it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at 40°C, tumble dry on low. Wash one at a time for best results. Do not iron or dry clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pillowcase fits it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny standard UK pillowcase (50 x 75cm). For the sharpest finish use a box-edge or Oxford case, or add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillow-protectors\"\u003ezipped pillow protector\u003c\/a\u003e underneath. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillowcase-pillow-protector-size-guide\"\u003epillowcase sizes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it hypoallergenic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The virgin hollowfibre filling is synthetic, so dust mites cannot feed on it the way they can on natural fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hotel-pillows\"\u003ehotel quality pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillows\"\u003efull pillow range\u003c\/a\u003e, or natural-fill \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duck-feather-pillows\"\u003educk feather pillows\u003c\/a\u003e. Not sure which to choose? Read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-buying-guide\"\u003ehow to choose a pillow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Posh Tag","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":54410484711765,"sku":"PT-PIL-BOX-P1","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":54410484744533,"sku":"PT-PIL-BOX-P2","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":54410484777301,"sku":"PT-PIL-BOX-P4","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":54410484810069,"sku":"PT-PIL-BOX-P6","price":37.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":54410484842837,"sku":"PT-PIL-BOX-P8","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9823\/5733\/files\/Box_Pillow_pack_1.webp?v=1784543110"},{"product_id":"duck-feather-pillow","title":"Posh Tag Duck Feather Pillow — Natural Fill Bed Pillow","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor those who prefer a natural fill, our Duck Feather Pillow offers a softer, more traditional feel — made to the same manufacturing standard as the rest of our range. Finished with a soft microfibre cover, manufactured at our own base in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. Available in packs of 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard UK size, 74 x 48cm — see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-size-guide\"\u003epillow size guide\u003c\/a\u003e for what fits a standard pillowcase. Soft to medium support, best suited to back and side sleepers; the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-firmness-guide\"\u003epillow firmness guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains why sleep position decides this more than preference does. Machine washable at 40°C — see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-care-guide\"\u003ehow to wash pillows\u003c\/a\u003e for drying feather fill properly, which is the step most people get wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose a feather pillow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA feather pillow moulds to the shape of your head instead of pushing back against it. Synthetic fill has a springiness to it — it holds a shape and returns to it. Feather collapses under weight and stays where you put it, which is why people who like feather pillows tend to dislike everything else. It is also the reason you can plump a feather pillow into a different shape each night and it will keep it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between feather and down?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeathers have a quill running through them and give a pillow structure and support. Down is the soft undercoating closest to the bird, with no quill, and gives softness and loft but very little support. Most feather pillows, including ours, use a blend: the feather provides the shape, the down takes the harshness off it. A pure down pillow is much softer, much more expensive, and too unsupportive for most sleepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo feathers poke through the pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally, and it is the quill tip rather than the whole feather. A densely woven casing is what prevents it, which is why the casing fabric matters more on a feather pillow than a synthetic one. If a quill does work its way through, pull it out from the side it is emerging rather than pushing it back in, or you will enlarge the hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre duck feather pillows suitable for allergy sufferers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot usually the best choice. The common misconception is that people are allergic to the feathers themselves — most are actually reacting to dust mites, which live in any pillow but find natural fill easier to colonise than synthetic. If you have a known allergy, our hollow fibre pillows are the safer option; a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillow-protectors\"\u003ezipped pillow protector\u003c\/a\u003e helps considerably either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you wash a feather pillow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine wash at 40°C on a gentle cycle with a small amount of detergent, then dry thoroughly on a low heat — and thoroughly is the operative word. Feather holds water far longer than synthetic fill, and a feather pillow put away damp will develop a smell that does not come out. Take it out, shake it, and put it back in for another cycle until there is no weight or coldness left in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does a new feather pillow have a smell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA faint natural smell when a feather pillow is first unwrapped is normal — it is the natural fill, and it fades with airing over a few days. A strong or persistent smell usually means moisture, either from storage or from being dried insufficiently after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo feather pillows go flat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey flatten nightly and are meant to — that is the moulding feel people buy them for. What you do about it is plump them, which redistributes the fill and restores loft in seconds. Over years the feathers themselves break down and stop responding to plumping; that is when to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/duck-feather-pillows\"\u003educk feather pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, compare it against synthetic fill in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-filling-guide\"\u003epillow filling guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or read \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pillow-buying-guide\"\u003ehow to choose a pillow\u003c\/a\u003e if you are starting from scratch. Also see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hotel-pillows\"\u003ehotel quality pillows\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillows\"\u003efull pillow range\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pillow-protectors\"\u003ezipped pillow protectors\u003c\/a\u003e — worth having over feather fill in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Posh Tag","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 1","offer_id":54777930154325,"sku":"PT-PIL-DUCK-P1","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":54777930187093,"sku":"PT-PIL-DUCK-P2","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":54777930219861,"sku":"PT-PIL-DUCK-P4","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":54777930252629,"sku":"PT-PIL-DUCK-P6","price":50.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":54777930285397,"sku":"PT-PIL-DUCK-P8","price":63.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/9823\/5733\/files\/luxury-down-pillows-hotel-quality.webp?v=1789291874"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.poshtag.co.uk\/collections\/hotel-pillows.oembed","provider":"Posh Tag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}