Which pillow is better: bamboo or camel hair?

A pillow is an essential attribute of a full and healthy sleep. It is necessary to take a responsible approach to choosing a product: a correctly selected pillow affects a person’s overall well-being, relaxes, helps normalize blood circulation, eliminate pain, and properly supports the cervical spine.

Which pillow is better

Natural pillow fillings will always be popular. Many who are planning to purchase a “natural” pillow look towards bamboo filling, or camel hair. Each of these materials has its own characteristics, which you should definitely familiarize yourself with before purchasing.

All products are divided into two types: classic and orthopedic. Classic pillows are used for night sleep, and orthopedic pillows are used for special purposes (disease of the cervical spine).

Pros and cons of bamboo litter

Bamboo is a hard natural material, so it must be chemically treated to make it suitable as a filler.

This material does not have a healing effect on the body, but it is absolutely safe.

Advantages of the material:

• Does not cause allergies.
• Not a favorable environment for parasites.
• Does not accumulate dust, so does not require regular cleaning.
• Keeps its shape well, providing the neck with proper support.
• Good breathability.
• Environmental friendliness.

Flaws:

• The material thickens over time, which can cause neck pain.
• Short service life (3-4 years).
• Low hygroscopicity. Therefore, if you sweat a lot during your sleep, then this type of filler is not for you.

Pros and cons of camel wool filler

Camel wool is popular all over the world. When properly processed, it is odorless, remains dry, warm and moderately prickly (with a normal bedstead there is no feeling of prickliness at all).

Advantages of the material:

• Thermoregulating properties (retains heat well);
• Hygroscopicity (it always remains dry);
• Lightness and softness. A common misconception is that camel hair is coarse and heavy. It is as light as feather filling;
• Due to its structure, the material allows air to pass through (“breathes”);
• Not electrified;
• It alleviates the condition of various diseases: rheumatism, arthritis, nervous system disorders, radiculitis and respiratory diseases.

Flaws:

• Wool is not used in its pure form, so allergies can be caused by processing substances or other filler components;
• Difficulty in care. Every year the pillow should be hung in the fresh air, but away from direct sunlight. Also, the product must be cleaned locally, and it can only be washed by hand. If the pillow is not properly cared for, the wool inside it will become matted;
• Due to the softness of this type of filler, it is not suitable for people who need good support for the cervical spine;
• Short service life (from 3 to 5 years);
• High price due to its quality characteristics;
• There is a high probability of running into a fake. In pursuit of profit, unscrupulous manufacturers increase the amount of synthetic filler, reducing the amount of wool. As a result, the buyer risks purchasing an almost synthetic pillow.

Conclusion

Camel wool and bamboo, in general, have no special contraindications and are suitable for almost everyone. These natural materials have more advantages than disadvantages. But, when choosing a pillow, you should pay attention to the manufacturer. Due to his dishonesty in the production of the product, you may not find most of the declared positive properties of the pillow.