Article: Down makes the softest pillows

By Martha Stewart

Question: What are the advantages of down pillows? Are they hard to clean?

Answer: For softness, nothing is better than down pillows. Filled with the delicate fluff from the bellies of waterfowl, they're especially popular with stomach sleepers, who tend to like their pillows cushiony, not firm.

If you prefer a firm pillow, consider one filled with feathers. For a medium-firm pillow, try one filled with down and feathers.

Expect to pay at least twice as much for down pillows as for synthetic-fill ones. Down pillows, like feather ones, can last up to a decade if properly maintained, while even the highest-grade synthetics will likely need replacing after a few years.

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