Hong Kong Pillow Recommendation 2025 | Teach you to choose the right pillow and recommend Hong Kong pillows.
One-third of your life is spent in bed, so apart from a comfortable mattress, choosing the right pillow is also very important. City people live a busy life, choose the right pillow can improve the sleep trade, so that you can sleep without worry. From the point of view of modern medicine, the human spine from the side is a curve with physiological curvature, in order to protect the neck and spine of the physiological curvature, it is best to use the right pillow when people sleep. An ideal pillow can make people who have worked and studied all day eliminate fatigue during sleep and wake up in good spirits the next day. However, if you choose a pillow that does not suit you, it will not only affect the quality of your sleep, but also may cause neck pain, back pain and other problems that affect your health. Just like mattresses, there are various brands of pillows on the market, which pillow is the most suitable for you? This article for you to integrate the Hong Kong Consumer Council test, one by one to dismantle the different types of pillows, support, durability, strengths and weaknesses, price, and so on, and to provide you with the latest pillow recommendations, so that you can understand at a glance.
What kind of pillows are on the market?
Nowadays, there are more and more types of pillows in the market, which is really confusing. In order to know which pillow is the most recommendable, we need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each type of pillow, the following will explain the characteristics of different pillows one by one:
An overview of the characteristics of different pillow types:
Pillow Type | Memory Cotton Pillow | Down Pillow | Latex Pillow | Gel Pillow | Polyester Fiber Pillow | Hemp pillows | Buckwheat Pillow |
Supporting force | Average | High | Average | Average | Average | Low | Average |
Durability | High | High | High | Average | Low | Average | High |
Disadvantages | Generally, the heat dissipation is slow and no cleaning is required. | Tend to sink too much and put pressure on the cervical spine. | Do not machine wash, do not air dry, as high temperatures will deteriorate the latex. | Gel can be easily dislodged and attached by dust mites, resulting in skin allergies. | Pillow inserts may become lumpy after washing, reducing support. | It may be too hard for some people. | Strong natural odor and sound when you move your body while sleeping. |
Target audience | Shoulder and neck pain, people who need more spinal support | For those looking for a lightweight pillow | People with skin problems | People who tend to have high body temperature during sleep | People looking for affordable pillows | People who want to be able to wash their pillows directly | For those who want to be environmentally friendly |
Price | Relatively expensive | Relatively expensive | Most Expensive | Relatively expensive | Relatively cheap | Relatively cheap | Relatively cheap |
7 Pros and Cons of Pillows
Memory Cotton Pillow
Memory foam pillows are the pillow of choice for many urbanites. The main ingredient in memory pillows is an organic polymer called polyurethane, which is often used in mattresses and pillows because of the durability of the chemical. The polyurethane changes shape according to the user's body heat and weight and conforms to the user's cervical spine and head to provide excellent support, making this pillow ideal for resolving neck pain or "sleepy neck" issues. Due to the excellent support of this material, this pillow is recommended for office workers or manual laborers who spend a lot of time sitting at the computer desk to reduce neck and shoulder pain.
Down Pillow
Down pillows are made of full feathers and are lighter than other pillows. Since down pillows are made of feathers, they are more breathable and moisture-absorbent, making them suitable for the humid Hong Kong weather. However, some brands of pillows are fluffier than others, and although they may be comfortable to lie down on, they may not be able to provide sufficient support for the cervical spine in the long run. Therefore, before buying a down pillow, you should do a good job of research and choose a pillow that is made of high-quality feathers and feather poles that are lightweight and flexible, to ensure that the down pillow can provide adequate support for the neck.
Natural down pillows are light, soft, breathable and moisture-absorbent. Swan's down is recognized as the best quality and fluffiest material. Down is densely covered with tens of millions of small triangular pores, can shrink and expand with the temperature, can absorb the heat dissipated by the human body at night. However, down pillows that are not filled with 100% down or feathers may not have enough support, and the pillow may collapse, thus reducing the quality of sleep and causing neck pain the next day. Emma Down Pillow is handmade from 100% German goose down, which can bring you the most dry and stable sleeping experience.
Latex Pillow
There are two types of latex pillows: natural latex and synthetic latex. Natural latex is made from the sap of natural rubber tree, the gel is mild and skin-friendly, and natural latex products can decompose on their own after more than ten years of use, thus minimizing the negative impact on the natural environment. The emulsion of rubber tree can inhibit bacteria and allergens, with anti-mite and anti-bacteria effects. However, due to the high production cost, latex pillows are generally more expensive than other types of pillows, and may not be suitable for you who are looking for affordable pillows.
Gel Pillow
Some pillow brands add gel to memory pillows or down pillows to create a cooling layer that prevents you from overheating while you sleep. These pillows also provide pressure relief and shock absorption, but the gel is easily displaced and can be attached by dust mites, which can cause skin allergies.
Polyester Fiber Pillow
Polyester pillows are the most common type of pillow on the market, with more choices and at a more affordable price. Although the manufacturing process of these pillows may not be as complex and delicate as other types of pillows, they do contain some of the advantages of other pillows. Most polyester pillows can be washed and dried in the sun, which helps to reduce the number of dust mites and prevent allergies.
The biggest drawback of this type of pillow is its low durability, it will deform with time, and the pillow core may become lumpy after washing, which greatly reduces the support force and thus the protection of the neck. In addition, the quality of pillows on the market also varies, requiring consumers to do more information search before purchase.
Hemp pillows
Hemp pillows have become a big hit in Korea in recent years, consisting of a large number of tiny balloons made of polystyrene to effectively distribute the pressure on the head. In addition, hemp pillows are very easy to clean, you can put the whole pillow in the washing machine to wash, especially for those who want to wash the pillow directly. However, a hemp pillow may not provide enough support for you. If you're looking for a pillow with a high level of support, a memory foam or down pillow may be more suitable.
Buckwheat Pillow
Buckwheat pillows are the most eco-friendly choice of pillow, made from buckwheat, providing adequate support for your neck and head. These pillows are very durable, but they have a strong natural odor and make a sound when you move your body in your sleep, which may not be acceptable to everyone.
How often should I change my pillow?
Many pillow brands nowadays claim that their pillows can last for decades. The Consumer Council suggests that pillows should be replaced when they have a bad smell, discoloration, mildew, or when there is a significant drop in support performance. In fact, everyone sheds dandruff, hair, grease, etc. when sleeping, which easily attracts dust mites. Many people are also allergic to dust mites, so for hygiene reasons, it is best to replace pillows every two to three years.
3 Pillow Support Test Methods
How do I know that the support performance of my pillow has decreased significantly? When the surface of the pillow is uneven and feels soft and firm when you lie down, you should test the pillow's support performance. You can start by folding the pillow in half and squeezing out the air inside. Then loosen the pillow and let it bounce back to its original shape. After this simple step, if your pillow still looks like it is flattened and leaking air, it means that the pillow does not have enough support. However, if any of the following occurs, it is time to replace your pillow.
physiological pain
Pillow is too high, when sleeping on the back will make the cervical spine reverse compression, increase the pressure of the cervical discs; side sleep pillow is too high will make the cervical spine side shift, lower back suspension, resulting in a feeling of tightness, the neck muscles are also easy to be injured due to the stretching of the whole night; and the pillow is too low may be tilted back to sleep the chin, resulting in breathing is not smooth, causing nasal congestion, and may lead to excessive cerebral blood flow, waking up the next day feel dizzy and swollen. It may also lead to excessive blood flow to the brain, causing you to wake up feeling dizzy the next day. Therefore, when you wake up with neck discomfort the next day and your pillow is updated, you may want to consider changing the height of your pillow.
In addition, excessive wear and tear on pillows can cause neck pain. Over time, pillows, regardless of material, can flatten, lose resilience, and lose support for the neck and head. This can lead to uneven pressure in the cervical discs, resulting in neck and back pain. If you find that you wake up in the middle of the night with tightness and fatigue in your neck muscles, or even other problems such as headaches and shoulder pain, and if your pillow is sagging in the middle, we would recommend that you get a new, properly fitted pillow.
Change of sleeping position
There is no one pillow in the world that is absolutely perfect for everyone. A more important criterion is your sleeping habit. The human cervical spine has a normal physiological curvature. When choosing a pillow, it is best to choose one that can maintain the natural curvature of the cervical spine, with moderate support, so that the neck muscles can relax.
Hygiene
Finally, one of the great bases for evaluating whether you need to replace your pillow is hygiene.
Generally, feather, down or synthetic filled pillows need to be replaced every 18 months and memory foam pillows every 3 years. In reality, however, depending on your care regimen and how much you sweat at night, pillows are more prone to soiling than you might think. After prolonged use, sweat and facial oils will remain on the pillow core and cannot be easily washed away. In addition, the humid weather in Hong Kong makes it easy for dust mites and bacteria to grow inside the pillow. When your skin comes into direct contact with dust mites and bacteria, it may cause skin allergies and bronchial diseases.
So, when your pillow inserts start to look yellowish, have black spots and a bad odor, you need to replace them to prevent health problems and ensure a good night's sleep.
How do I clean my pillow?
Pillow is our intimate partner every night, when we sleep, our head and face will be close to it, even if the pillow bag, the body's face oil, skin debris, sweat and saliva will also penetrate, it is easy to become a breeding ground for bacteria and dust mites. Therefore, no matter whether it is memory foam, latex, cotton or down pillows, they should be washed every 3 to 6 months. How to clean pillows?
Memory Pillow
Generally memory foam pillows will come with a washable pillow cover or pillow bag, just wash the cover or bag.
Memory foam pillows should not be washed in water or put in the washing machine because they become very heavy after absorbing water, and the water inside the pillow insert cannot be wrung out, and it is not recommended to rub it vigorously. In addition, drying at high temperatures or the heat of the sun can damage the organization of the pillow and cause the pillow to lose its support. In fact, all you need to do to clean a memory pillow is to use a dust mite vacuum cleaner to remove dander and dust mites from the surface.
Latex Pillow
Latex pillows, like memory foam pillows, should not be washed or cleaned in a washing machine, nor dried at high temperatures or directly exposed to sunlight. Generally speaking, you only need to use a dust mite vacuum cleaner to remove dander and dust mites on the surface, and if there are localized stains, you can use a damp cloth with a little soap to wipe.
Cotton pillow
If you wash your pillow in the washing machine, the spinning process may cause the cotton in the pillow to become lumpy and the entire pillow to become misshapen, making it difficult to return to its original shape. Therefore, cotton pillows should be washed by hand, wrung out after washing, and dried flat in the sun.
Down Pillow
Down pillows can be washed in water or even in the washing machine. There are two tips for washing pillows in the washing machine. The first is to wash both pillows at the same time to keep the machine balanced, and the second is to use the gentle mode of the machine to avoid washing for too long or spinning too much. After spinning, tumble dry or tumble dry the pillows and pat them back into shape. Alternatively, down pillows can be taken to a launderette for a pillow dry clean.
The Emma Memory Foam Pillow consists of 3 layers of cotton with different firmness and softness, including Hypergel Foam, Support Foam and Visco Memory Foam. The highly breathable pillow cover is made of high-tech materials that can automatically adjust the temperature and humidity, so that you will feel refreshed while you sleep. The cover is water-washable, so there's no need to use an extra pillowcase for added convenience.
What brand of pillows are available in Hong Kong?
As for mattresses, there are many online pillow brands nowadays, so is it better to go to a physical store or order online? Let's take a look at the pros and cons of buying pillows at department stores and ordering online:
First of all, the biggest advantage of choosing to buy pillows from a department store is that you can try out the pillows for yourself. Since pillows are expensive, many people will go to the store to try them out before making a decision. There are also some people who buy pillows at random and try them out at home. However, we do not recommend this practice because the consequences of sleeping on an unsuitable pillow may be very serious. We understand that city dwellers may not have the time to take their time to test out pillows in a brick and mortar store, and may feel embarrassed when lying on a display bed . If you don't want to test pillows in a crowded department store, you can choose some pillow brands that are displayed in small furniture stores and test pillows in a quiet environment.
While a brick and mortar store allows you to try out the best pillows, you should consider the hygiene of the store. Pillows are on permanent display in brick-and-mortar stores, where countless customers have tried them out, and you can't guarantee that someone will sanitize them regularly or how long they've been on display. Sleeping on a dirty pillow can cause an allergic reaction, and in the case of a pandemic, if it is not sanitized on a regular basis, it can become contagious. To be on the safe side, we recommend that you bring your own disinfectant when you test pillows in a store and sterilize them before testing to avoid hygiene issues.
On the other hand, it is very convenient to buy pillows online. As long as you are connected to the internet, you can gather information about various pillow brands anytime, anywhere, whether on your cell phone, desktop computer or tablet PC. In addition to Hong Kong pillow brands, you can also buy foreign pillow brands, especially those made in Europe, which have better quality assurance. At the same time, you can also compare different types of pillows and choose the most suitable pillow according to your needs. You don't have to make a decision immediately after you see your favorite pillow online, just click the favorite button and you can change your mind if you find a more suitable pillow.
If you tend to get impatient when salespersons promote the latest offers and products, then ordering online is more suitable for you. However, relying on online customer service alone may not be enough. Although you can call the customer service directly, it is inevitable that there will be misunderstanding between you and the customer service when you don't have the actual product in hand. Most of the preset FAQs online provide information about the firmness, material and support of the pillow, which some people may not fully understand, and this is where the assistance of a salesperson is important.
There are advantages and disadvantages of buying pillows in store or online. We suggest you to choose some brands of pillows that have retail stores in Hong Kong, collect information on the internet and then try them out in person before deciding whether to buy your favorite pillows in store or online according to the pricing.
Is a firmer or softer pillow better?
Many people have questions about whether a firmer or softer pillow is better for them. Whether you are shopping in a physical store or online, you should find a number of buying guides that will give you different opinions. If you suffer from severe neck and shoulder pain or back pain, you should seek professional advice from your doctor. Generally speaking, a pillow that is too firm will reduce the contact area between the neck and the pillow, increasing the pressure on the cervical spine and causing neck muscle strain and pain, while a pillow that is too soft will also cause strain on the neck muscles due to poor support. In fact, the most important factor to consider when choosing a pillow should be your personal habits and needs, and what suits you is the best.
Remember, just because a salesperson or buying guide recommends a pillow, it doesn't mean it's the right pillow for you. It's best to test the pillow before you buy it and choose one that is comfortable for you.
How to choose the best pillow for your sleeping position?
The Consumer Council reminds the public to consider the sleeping position of the individual when choosing a pillow to ensure adequate support.
Lie on your back: use a flattened pillow
Side sleeping: use a thicker pillow
For side sleepers, the ideal height of a pillow is one that lines up with the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, so a pillow with a high level of support is definitely recommended for side sleepers. We recommend choosing a pillow with medium firmness and a thickness that is about the width from your ear to your shoulder.
Sleeping on your back: Pillow should be slightly flattened
Sleeping on your back is not healthy for your spine, as your back and neck will bend upwards unnaturally during sleep, putting pressure on them. However, if you are used to sleeping on your back, a memory foam pillow with a thickness of 4-6 centimeters is recommended. We recommend that you choose a pillow that is flatter, so that your back and neck do not become tense as a result of bending upwards.
Mixed sleeping position: use height-adjustable pillows
If you change your sleeping position from time to time, you should be more conscientious about choosing a height-adjustable pillow. The ideal pillow height depends on the position you sleep in for the longest period of time, and the optimal pillow ensures that your neck and spine are aligned no matter what position you sleep in. Adjustable height pillows allow you to adjust the height of your pillow to the position you sleep in most of the time, which is our pillow recommendation.
How to choose a high-quality pillow?
With so many brands of pillows on the market, it can be confusing, especially if you're looking for a five-star hotel quality pillow that suits your needs. Whether you're looking for a soft 5-star hotel quality down pillow or a memory pillow with adjustable height and support, you'll find it all at Emma, which offers a wide range of supportive and comfortable pillows to suit your sleeping habits, and has physical stores in many districts of Hong Kong.
Are you looking for a quality pillow that can be adjusted in height and firmness to suit your sleeping position? The Emma Foam Pillow is a pillow designed specifically for you, allowing you to adjust the thickness of the pillow to suit your sleeping position and the firmness of the pillow to suit your preference, creating the perfect pillow for you. The pillow consists of three separate layers of cotton, which can be combined and removed to suit your preferences, sleeping position and mood.
Meanwhile, the Emma Foam Pillow has both a firm and a soft side, so you can flip the pillow over and decide which side you want to sleep on. If you're looking for the perfect support for your head and neck, the firm side is the best choice; if you prefer a more enveloping feel, the soft side is more suited to you. Whichever side you choose, Emma Foam Pillow will provide you with the perfect amount of comfort.
The Emma Foam Pillow features a revolutionary Hypergel layer that is soft to the touch, enveloping and supportive, providing you with a great sleeping experience. In addition, our Visco memory foam layer distributes pressure perfectly, making the Emma Pillow extremely comfortable no matter what position you're in. Discover our adjustable, premium memory foam pillows today.
If you like to sleep folded, hugging the pillow, or like to fold the pillow on the bedside leaning against the TV, then we recommend Emma's down pillows, Emma down pillows are made in Germany selected 100% natural first-grade European pure white goose down and feathers, which are produced in Europe is located at 52 ° North Latitude near the North Sea location, the North Sea sea breeze and humidity provide the best climate, for the best European white goose down one of the production areas. The North Sea offers the best climate with its sea breeze and humidity, making it one of the best European white goose down production areas.
Emma down pillows are made without chemicals or bleach, handmade in European style, conforming to a number of international eco-certifications, and are 100% machine washable, making them ideal for sensitive people. At the same time, Emma down pillows utilize a three-layer three-dimensional filling design, so that Emma down pillows have better fluffiness, breathability, support, softness and resilience than ordinary down pillows, and are used by five-star hotels in Europe.
What else should I consider when buying a pillow?
Professional Certification
Some pillows are made from low quality materials that can cause skin irritation. When buying a pillow, remember to choose a brand that has been professionally certified to protect your skin - Emma's pillows are made from materials that meet the requirements of NOMITE® dustproof certification, and the fabric is made of high-density anti-feathering fabric, which can effectively resist mites and allergies, providing you with all-round protection. In addition, the collection of raw materials and the processing process is strictly supervised and certified by the International Down and Feather Testing Laboratory and Research Institute Wessling, which is in line with the EU standard DIN EN 12934. Emma guarantees to use 100% first-grade raw materials, infused with unique German sleep technology, which is definitely your first choice to buy pillows.
Try it yourself
In the end, pillow recommendations and guides can only provide you with advice, and the most important thing is how comfortable you feel when you try them out. No matter how professional a guide is, it may not always be the right pillow for you to bring you the highest quality sleep experience. In order to avoid falling short of your expectations, we recommend that you try out the pillows before you buy them, so that you can choose the one that suits you best.
Pillow Height
What is the proper pillow height? Most adults can support the height of the cervical spine when lying down is about 6cm, so the height should be about 6cm high; children's cervical spine support height is about 5 to 8cm high, and also because children's bodies are in the developmental stage, so it is more important to have the right pillow height.
Touch your own chin
To choose the right pillow height, the simplest way is to sleep on the pillow, and then touch their own chin, just mentioned above that the pillow is too low pillow will be tilted back, so if the direction of the chin toward the sky, it means that the pillow is too low; on the contrary, if the chin downward pressure, it means that it is too high.
Sleeping habits
Carefully observing and recording your sleeping position will help you determine if you need to adjust the height. If you habitually take your hand under the pillow, or on behalf of too low, subconsciously want to increase the height of the pillow. And sleep always used to sleep down, maybe too high signal.
Why Emma Pillow?
There are many brands of pillows on the market, and most of the pillows from chain pillow brands are cheaper, so why do we highly recommend Emma's pillows?
Supportive
Whether you choose the Emma Memory Foam Pillow, with its freely adjustable height and firmness, or the Emma Down Pillow, which is made of 100% natural, first-grade European white goose down and feathers, our pillows provide excellent support for your neck and bring you a truly European style of thick, but not too heavy, cloud-like sleep enjoyment.
Developed in Germany
With the rise of cross-border e-commerce, different merchants have launched similar products, but often consumers encounter situations where the product does not match the description. Not only do you lose money, but your trust in the merchant is also damaged. Moreover, products that do not match the description will also damage your cervical spine health in the long run. Emma understands your pursuit of excellent products, so our products are developed by our team of experts, including over 30 sleep scientists, neuroscientists, product designers and German engineers who work together to create the perfect pillow, so that you can actually use the pillow benefits you see on the website.
Premium Materials
As mentioned above, some pillow brands use materials that can cause skin irritation, Emma's pillows are made from first grade materials that meet a number of international and EU anti-allergy, ecological and quality certificates, and you can also wash them in the washing machine, which is very hygienic, Emma's down pillows are made from high-quality, first grade white goose down, with absolutely zero additives in the production process, and contain no bleach, which is naturally allergy-proof.
How does your mattress affect your pillow choice?
If you want to enjoy the best sleep possible, the right mattress is just as important as the right pillow. If you buy the right pillow but sleep on a mattress that doesn't have enough support, you're not going to get a good night's sleep. This is why it's so important to choose the right mattress, and you can buy a pillow along with your mattress to make sure they work well together. If you're interested in purchasing an Emma pillow, we recommend looking at both our Emma Hybrid, Emma Zero Gravity 2.0 and Black Diamond mattresses, both of which offer excellent support and work well with the Emma pillow for a truly worry-free sleep experience.
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