Luxury Mattresses 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.