Pillow 40 x 80 test & comparison »top 9 in january 2020

The 9 best pillows of size 40 x 80 cm at a glance.

For a restful sleep, the right pillow is important in addition to the mattress. 40 x 80 cm pillow are elongated and therefore often become used as a neck support pillow. Just for back and side sleepers these pillows work well.

Like to sleep on harder pillows, pay attention to that Upholstery weight. Pillow tests show: The heavier the pillow, the more plump it is. In our comparison table you will find the best pillow 40 x 80 cm with feather, polyester, water or viscose foam core.

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Pillow 40 x 80 comparison
Illustration *	Compare winner		Price-performance winner
Model *	HOMFY set of 2 pillows	Mediflow water pillow	aqua-textile pillow	Hanskruchen down three-chamber pillow	Zollner premium feather pillow	Beautissu BeauNuit NK pillow	Schiesser all year round pillow	sleepling Basic 100 pillow	Dream night 3-star pillow
valuation at Amazon *	135 Ratings	3060 ratings	711 reviews	531 reviews	134 ratings	68 reviews	88 reviews	1615 reviews	353 reviews
size	40 x 80 cm	40 x 80 cm	40 x 80 cm	40 x 80 cm	40 x 80 cm	40 x 80 cm	40 x 80 cm	40 x 80 cm	40 x 80 cm
filling & reference
filling material	100% polyester hollow fiber breathable	Polyester \| water ergonomic	100% polyester breathable	100% down soft	90% down \| 10% feathers soft	microfiber breathable	100% polyester breathable	100% polyester breathable	100% polyester breathable
Weight The higher the weight of the pillow, the more plump it is.	1,400 g	790 g	650 g	550 g	550 g	450 g	450 g	400 g	400 g
Adjustment of the filling quantity By adjusting the filling quantity the height of the pillow can be changed.
reference material	100% cotton kind to the skin	100% polyester breathable	100% polyester breathable	100% cotton kind to the skin	100% cotton kind to the skin	microfiber breathable	100% polyester breathable	100% polyester breathable	microfiber breathable
characteristics
Washable
Tumble dry
Suitable for allergy sufferers
Oeko-Tex Standard 100 cushions that are certified with the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 are tested for harmful substances.
shutter	tight seam	hopper	zipper	tight seam	tight seam	tight seam	tight seam	zipper	zipper
colour	White	White	White	White	White	White	White	White	White
further explanation	50 x 75 cm 60 x 60 cm	50 x 70 cm	80 x 80 cm 40 x 120 cm 40 x 140 cm 40 x 200 cm	80 x 80 cm	40 x 40 cm 60 x 80 cm	80 x 80 cm	80 x 80 cm	40 x 40 cm 40 x 60 cm 60 x 80 cm 80 x 80 cm	40 x 40 cm 50 x 50 cm 70 x 90 cm 80 x 80 cm
benefits	breathable filling bulging pillow	breathable pillow Filling volume adjustable	breathable pillow Filling quantity adjustable washable up to 95 ° C	100% down breathable cover no live plucking	Feathers do not stick through ticking no live plucking	breathable pillow	breathable pillow	breathable pillow Filling volume adjustable	breathable pillow Filling volume adjustable
Questions and answers about the product	Questions and answers about HOMFY set of 2 pillows	Questions and answers about Mediflow water pillows	Questions and answers about aqua-textile pillows	Questions and answers about Hanskruchen down three-chamber pillows	Questions and answers about Zollner Premium feather pillows	Questions and answers about Beautissu BeauNuit NK pillow	Questions and answers about Schiesser pillows all year round	Questions and answers about sleepling Basic 100 pillows	Questions and answers about dream night 3-star pillow
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The best pillow ensures that your neck is not overstretched during sleep. The spine is straight when lying down and can regenerate itself overnight.
A pillow of 40 x 80 cm can be filled with different materials. Feathers are particularly soft, artificial fibers are breathable and viscose foam is ergonomic.
If the pillow is too plump or too flat for you, you can regulate the filling with a zipper on the pillow. Feather pillows and gel pillows can usually not be changed in height.

40 x 80 cm pillows are rather wide pillows. The elongated shape makes them suitable as neck support pillows.

In a 2017 Forsa survey, 65% of respondents said they would sleep very well. The remaining survey participants stated that they slept rather poorly. To one to achieve high quality sleep, not only do you need the right mattress, but also the best pillow.

Due to their shape, pillows measuring 40 x 80 cm are very suitable as neck support pillows. The neck and neck of side and back sleepers are often overstretched, because the pillow is too hard or soft. The best pillows with 40 x 80 cm let your head sink so deep that there is no strain on the neck.

In our comparison of pillows with 40 x 80 cm 2019/2020 you will find out which Advantages and disadvantages of different filling materials, which covers are recommended for fast sweating sleepers and why it is advantageous if the filling quantity is adjustable.

When pads are tested in the 40 x 80 pillow test, not only comfort is important, but also shape stability and durability.

1. Pillow 40 x 80 cm best for side and back sleepers

How you buy the best pillow 40 x 80 depends on how you sleep in bed. Each type of sleep needs a different pillow. The padding ensures that your neck is not stretched out during sleep.

Many people have neck pain every day, Headache or tense. Many tests of pillows with 40 x 80 cm show that the reason for this is common the wrong pillow is. In the following table we have listed the different sleep types with a recommendation for the right pillow.

category	recommendation
back sleepers	Neck is covered by pillows that are too high The pillow must be hard enough so that the head cannot sink too much Pillow must not be too low The spine should be straight when lying down
side sleepers	Neck is covered by pillows that are too high Pillow must be soft enough so that the head can sink in a little The spine should be straight when lying down
stomach sleepers	Neck is covered by pillows that are too high need a pillow that is as flat as possible The filling quantity of the pillow should be adjustable

If you are looking for the right pillowcase, we recommend that you pay attention to the right material. Choose a cover made of artificial fibers so that you don’t sweat at night.

2. Pillow fillings: No sweating with artificial fillings

The pillow in 40 x 80 cm can filled with different materialst be. Each of these fillings has advantages and disadvantages for you. In this chapter we explain what the fillings are so that you can choose your pillow 40 x 80 comparison winner.

2.1. down & Feathers: Soft and store warmth

Natural fillings

In addition to down and feathers, there are other natural pillow fillings. Animal hair, like Sheep wool or camel and horsehair are common options. Also herbal fillings such as spelled or millet you can buy in pillows.

Down and feathers are particularly popular in larger pillows measuring 80 x 80 cm. Feather pillows are very soft and store your body heat particularly well. Sweat profusely in your sleep, we therefore recommend one Pillow with artificial fibers.

Feather pillows in 40 x 80 cm are very durable. The pillow is loosened and soft again by shaking it briefly. In addition, the feathers rarely clump inside. The best are down pillows with three chambers – the Feathers rarely pierce the cover and don’t clump.

2.2. microfiber & Polyester: Well suited for people who sweat quickly

The wrong pillow can lead to headaches and tension in some cases. Be careful not to overstretch your neck on the pillow.

Artificial fibers are generally inexpensive to manufacture. Which includes Microfibers, hollow fiber balls and synthetic fibers. The filling is similar to the down pillow, fluffy and rarely firm. To make the pillow plumper, most manufacturers of these pillows have a zipper sewn in.

You can use this zipper fill additional fibers into the pillow, so that it doesn’t sink in so quickly. If it is too plump for you, you can also use something Remove the filling. This option is particularly important for stomach sleepers so that the pillow is not too high.

The following There are advantages and disadvantages for artificial fibersn as pillow fillings compared to animal and vegetable fillings:

breathable
usually cheaper
good heat storage

Filling can clump quickly
rather short-lived

2.3. Viscose foam: Particularly good for neck problems

Viscose foam (also common Memory foam called) is a rather solid material. Pillows made of this material can not adjusted in degree of hardnessbecome. Your head just sinks a little on these pillows. The foam hugs your head so you can Optimally supported neck becomes.

These pillows are often referred to as orthopedic pillows because they support your neck particularly well. she do not sink too deep into the pillow on. After you get up, you don’t have to shake the pad out because the Foam returns to its original state.

If you have frequent neck pain when you wake up, it may be due to the pillow. The Stiftung Warentest explains in a special how you are right so that you can sleep well. It is important that the spine is straight, so that the intervertebral discs regenerate Shoulders and the pelvis need something in the Sink mattress can and the neck allowed through the pillow not be overstretched.

Down and feather pillows are particularly suitable, If you freeze quickly as this pillow filling stores heat well. In addition, these pillows are nice and soft.

3. Buying advice for pillows 40 x 80: Breathable covers made of polyester against sweating during sleep

The 40 x 80 cm pillow is often used as a neck support pillow. Some side sleepers use this pillow also to it at night to pinch between the legs. This will reduce knee problems that can arise while sleeping. A cheap pillow in 40 x 80 cm is usually sufficient for this purpose.

In addition to the pillow filling, you should consider buying the pillow pay attention to the cover, the closure and the washability.

3.1. Covers: Cotton is particularly kind to the skin

Each pillow should be replaced after at least five years of use.

The filling of the pillow is covered with a cover. This decides among other things, how much you on the pillow the size 40 x 80 cm sweat. If you get warm quickly, the pillow should be very breathable.

The references are often made cotton manufactured. This material is special skin-friendly, durable, hard-wearing and absorbent. Cotton stores heat and is particularly suitable if you are freezing quickly.

References from Polyester and microfiber are very against it breathable. In addition, the fabric is very hard-wearing and easy to care for.

3.2. Hygiene: Pillows should only be dried gently

If you want to determine how tightly your pillow is filled, make sure that it has a zipper. So you can adjust the filling quantity.

So that you as allergic We recommend that you buy the right pillow in 40 x 80 on filling and the Pay attention to washability. A lot of bacteria and mites are only at Temperatures around 60 ° C removed from the pillow.

So that the pillow can be used again quickly after the wash cycle, you should put it in the dryer. Various pillows 40 x 80 tests have shown that the Cushions can be dried in a gentle cycle can. Pay attention to the manufacturer’s instructions so that your pillow can be used as long as possible.

Since you lie on your pillow every day for several hours, it is important that it is as possible schadstoffarm is. Most head pads are therefore checked. The best known is the name "Oeko-Tex Standard 100", if the pillow checked for pollutants has been.

For allergy sufferers in particular, it is important to find the best pillow 40 x 80. So that the upholstery when washing hygienically clean it should at washed at least 60 ° C become.

3.3. Closure: Fillings adjustable with zips

For stomach sleepers it’s often a problem that that Pillow too high and the neck is stretched during sleep. If you like to sleep on your stomach you should make sure that the Filling volume regulated via a zipper can be.

As a rule, only artificial fibers can be removed or added. Many brands of down pillows usually sew the upholstery firmly so that the feathers cannot escape through small openings.

It is particularly easy Regulate the height and fullness of water cushions. A special valve allows you to quickly add or drain the water so that the pillow is pleasantly soft and high enough.

Pillows of size 40 x 80 cm are not only available with different fillings, but also with covers. Sweat quickly if you choose a microfiber or polyester cover.

4. Questions and answers about 40 x 80 cm pillows

There are many questions about pillows. In this chapter we answer, among other things, which head pads are suitable for children and what exactly an allergy sufferer should look out for.

4.1. Pillows 40 x 80 cm are suitable for children?

ever by age of the child you can also buy him a pillow in 40 x 80. It is also important for children that the Neck not overstretched becomes. We therefore recommend rather flat pillows for children. You should only buy high and soft pillows when your child has grown a bit and the Head can no longer lie so low when sleeping.

Take a look at our child pillow comparison on this topic.

4.2. Which pillow 40 x 80 cm is suitable for allergy sufferers?

It is important for allergy sufferers that the pillow is in the no mites or other bacteria form. Artificial fibers such as polyester and microfiber are known to be suitable for allergy sufferers.

If you are allergic to animal hair, you should pay special attention to the filling. Here are recommended artificial fillings. Vegetable fillings can also be an alternative in this case.

It is also important that the pillow is hygienically cleaned. This means that the upholstery can be washed at at least 60 ° C.

As an allergy sufferer, we recommend that you not only protect your pillows, but also the mattress from mites. Take a look at our encasing comparison.