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A Brief Look at the Pillow
Historically, pillows were used mainly by the wealthy and have been found in Ancient Egyptian tombs. The difficulty of sophisticated dyes and sewing techniques lead to the development of pillows as an art form, with highly decorated pillows becoming prized commodities, first in China and later in Medieval Europe. The Industrial Revolution saw the mass production of decorated textiles and decorated pillows. Traditional Chinese pillows are often hard boxes made from stone, wood, metal, or porcelain instead of stuffed fabric
These days, pillows are often made of foam, down or a synthetic mixture. Down pillows are often thought of as the pinnacle of luxury and are available at varied prices.
A down pillow is a great compliment to your comforter or comforter set. Down is scarcer and more expensive than feathers, but the benefits far out weigh the cost. Feathers will add weight to a pillow but their sharp quills can pole through the outer fabric. A goose down pillow is much softer than duck down and does not have sharp quills.
Most people do not realize that down on the label can contain as much as 30% feathers! So make sure you read the details before selecting you pillows. A goose down pillow with a high fill power of 700 or more is especially comfortable and long lasting. Make sure you choose a pillow that has a high thread count of 800 or more to insure a long lifetime of the pillow and to hold the goose down in.