Pillow Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Pillow

Choosing the right pillow comes down to two things: your sleep position and the kind of support you need. This guide breaks down the Silkrest range so you can find the right fit.

Quick answer: which Silkrest pillow is right for me?

If you... Choose
Want a soft, hotel-style pillow Deluxe Hotel Pillows (soft, cool-touch)
Find soft pillows go flat too quickly Luxury Hotel Pillows (firm, bounce-back)
Want basic neck support at an entry price Cervical Support Pillow (everyday memory foam)
Have ongoing neck pain or stiffness Orthopaedic Memory Foam Neck Pillow (firm, structured)

Choosing by sleep position

Side sleepers

Side sleepers generally need a firmer, higher-loft pillow to keep the neck aligned with the spine. The Luxury Hotel Pillows or the Orthopaedic Memory Foam Neck Pillow are the better fit here.

Back sleepers

Back sleepers need medium support that cradles the neck's natural curve without pushing the head too far forward. The Cervical Support Pillow and Orthopaedic Memory Foam Neck Pillow both work well.

Front sleepers

Front sleepers usually need the softest, lowest pillow to avoid straining the neck. The Deluxe Hotel Pillows are the softest option in the range.

Choosing by firmness

  • Soft: Deluxe Hotel Pillows
  • Medium: Cervical Support Pillow
  • Firm: Luxury Hotel Pillows, Orthopaedic Memory Foam Neck Pillow

UK pillow sizes explained

Most standard UK pillows measure 50 x 75 cm. Our Deluxe and Luxury Hotel Pillows are UK Standard size (50 x 75 cm). Our neck pillows use a smaller contour shape: the Cervical Support Pillow measures 65 x 43 x 10 cm and the Orthopaedic Memory Foam Neck Pillow measures 63 x 30 x 12 cm.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between the two hotel pillows? The Deluxe Hotel Pillows are soft and cool-touch; the Luxury Hotel Pillows are firmer with a bounce-back support core. Same hotel-quality build, different feel.

What's the difference between the two neck pillows? The Cervical Support Pillow is a lighter, everyday option. The Orthopaedic Memory Foam Neck Pillow is firmer and more structured, aimed at people managing ongoing neck pain or stiffness.

Do all Silkrest pillows come with a trial period? Yes, every pillow comes with a 30-night trial and free UK delivery.

Are Silkrest pillows hypoallergenic? Yes, all pillows in the range are hypoallergenic.