Aireloom® Nimbus Visco Pillows

How to Choose the Right Pillow for Your Sleep Position

The right pillow keeps your head, neck, and spine in neutral alignment throughout the night, and the best choice depends primarily on how you sleep. Side sleepers need a higher-loft pillow (4–6”) to bridge the gap between ear and shoulder, back sleepers benefit from a medium-loft contour or solid memory foam pillow that cradles the cervical curve, and stomach sleepers should opt for a low-profile option to prevent neck hyperextension. At National Mattress, our pillow collection spans seven brands, including Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Serta iComfort, Stearns & Foster, Natura, Healthguard, and our own NM line, in materials ranging from solid and shredded memory foam to natural latex, wool, bamboo-infused, copper-infused, and charcoal-infused fills.

Cooling is another key factor: gel-infused, copper-infused, and ventilated foams actively dissipate heat for warm sleepers, while bamboo and wool covers offer natural breathability. If you have allergies, look for hypoallergenic fills and machine-washable covers, most NM and Healthguard pillows are both. Pair your pillow with one of our mattress protectors for a complete sleep setup, and use our pillow buying guide for a detailed breakdown by sleep position and material.