Choosing pillows and comforters

14 years ago

I am not sure if this is the right place to post, but I'm not sure if there is a more appropriate place--

I have been looking to replace my pillows and comforter for a while now. After staying in a hotel not long ago with all down bedding, I fell in love. I bought a Hotel Collection Down alternative primaloft comforter for half off at Macy's yesterday. It was about $150 at half off and including a 10% coupon. The actual down filled version was almost $300 on sale, (over $700 normal price!) so I passed on that.

I really liked the Hotel Collection down pillows as well, but the firm was way too "fat" for me and they only had one in the medium density left, and it was almost $70 for a single pillow on sale. Since I needed 4 pillows and was already spending $150 on the comforter, I didn't pull the trigger on this one, either.

Looking at all the other pillows, I am so confused! I really love the feel of the down, but I don't like how flat they get when you lay on them. I like how the down alternative keeps its shape a little better. Saw some that I liked at Bed Bath Beyond today about $50 each. With coupons that would get it to at least a reasonable price. I have never spent close to this kind of money on bedding before, but I keep finding in life it pays to spend a little extra to get things that are quality and that will last, so i am willing to spend.

Can anyone recommend types of pillows/comforters and brands? It's like you need a degree to navigate all the different attributes of these materials and sizes!

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jerseygirl_1

14 years ago

I just had this same conversation with a friend of mine. Good pillows that hold their shape and stay comfortable are really hard to find.

This week I bought a pair of Charisma at Costco for my DH side of the bed. Not sure if it's the same quality as Charisma from Bloomingdales (probably not) but I know they are returnable, if they get out of shape. I figured what the heck.

I have the Vail Down Pillows for my side of the bed. They were around $100 each. I bought the firmest style in hopes they would not flatten and would stay puffy. I have had them now for 5 years. They have been washed and dried many times and have held up great. They do take forever to dry. I've been thinking of replacing them because I am tired of them flattening out.

This thread is right on time.

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natal
14 years ago
I agree. Even when you find something you like ... you can't count on the quality staying consistent from year to year. Every year I buy new bed pillows. For the past 7 or 8 years it's been the firm Sealy Posturpedic pillows at Penney's. Past two purchases have been inferior. The other day I bought a couple new pillows, but a different style. We'll see how they wear.

Down flattens. That is its nature. I would never choose down for a bed pillow.
Saypoint zone 6 CT
14 years ago
I just bought some new pillows a couple of weeks ago, and I really like them. they're fat enough to sleep on my side, but soft enough for my head to sink in a bit without going all the way through the pillow.
I bought them at Homegoods, about $14 each for king size. The bags they came in say Allergy Relief washable breathable, pillow renews with each wash, hot water washable, refluffs with each washing.
They're the most comfortable pillows I've had in a long time, including some expensive ones I've bought in the past.
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bonnieann925
14 years ago
After staying in a nice B&B a few months ago I went on a hunt for a new comforter. The B&B had a link on their website to Down Lite:
http://www.shopdownlite.com/index.php?PPC=502&gclid=CMnUuP-Hqq0CFUio4AodNAKRGg

All of their comforters and pillows were down alternative and were comfortable. However, being in frigid New England I went to Macy's and bought a Charter Club Level 4 down comforter for the winter. It's simply wonderful! Get this-it's made by Down Lite. So now when I order pillows, I intend to order from Down Lite and will order down alternative pillows, having slept on them at the B&B.
We stayed in the Durfee room:
http://www.samueldurfeehouse.com/rooms.html
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
14 years ago
The Company Store and Cuddledown both have down pillows that allow you to choose firmness. Some are on sale. I know they have pillow sales, but can't remember when that is. Cuddledown is having a comforter sale right now and both have a few pillows on sale. The best part is they are made in the US, unlike most at chain stores. I bought several down comforters from Cuddledown several years ago and also pillows. Love them.
dedtired
14 years ago
I really don't like pillows that are overstuffed yet soft. My head sinks into it and blocks my nose so I can't breathe! May be okay for a back sleeper, but I toss around and sleep mostly on my side and stomach.

The most comfy pillows I ever had were from JC Penneys, but I can't find them again.