Pillows for Allergy Sufferers
An allergy pillow is more than a pillow with a special cover – it is the prerequisite for healthy, restful sleep with a house-dust allergy or sensitive airways. At Interior Couture you will find a carefully curated selection of allergy pillows with a modern fibre filling – easy-care, hygienic and washable at 60 °C.
As the choice of the right allergy pillow is an individual matter, we are happy to advise you personally. You can reach us by phone on +49 (0) 221 630 606 12 or by email at info@waesche-kultur.de.
What does 'allergy-friendly' mean for pillows?
Behind the term 'house-dust allergy' lies a reaction to the excretions of house-dust mites – not to the house dust itself. These small arachnids feel particularly at home in a warm, humid climate. As we shed skin flakes and give off warmth at night, the pillow is an ideal habitat for mites.
The central requirement for every allergy pillow is therefore: it must be regularly washable at at least 60 °C. Only at this temperature and above are mites reliably killed. Fibre pillows meet this requirement reliably – down pillows are generally not washable as frequently and are therefore not suitable as an allergy solution. Anyone looking for an allergy pillow therefore opts for a fibre filling.
Synthetic fibre filling – the right choice for allergy sufferers
Fibre pillows are the classic and only reliable choice for allergy sufferers. The hollow-fibre filling offers mites hardly any surface to attack and can be washed as often as required at 60 °C or higher without the filling losing its properties. Some models are even washable at 90 °C – the most uncompromising variant for the highest hygiene requirements.
Modern fibre fillings are long since no compromise: they are soft, supple and offer a loft similar to that of high-quality down pillows. The feel is in no way inferior to a high-quality natural filling. An additional advantage: fibre pillows are animal-free and thus also a good choice for vegans.
Important: an allergy pillow is only genuinely suitable for allergy sufferers if it is actually washed regularly. Anyone who never washes the pillow loses the allergy protection. It is practical to use an additional protective cover that can be washed more frequently than the pillow itself.
Which firmness grade suits my sleeping position?
With allergy pillows too, the sleeping position determines the right firmness grade:
- Front sleepers: soft to medium pillows with a low fill quantity – prevent overextension of the cervical spine
- Back sleepers: medium-firm pillows – support the head and neck in a natural position
- Side sleepers: firmer pillows with a higher fill quantity – compensate for the distance between shoulder and head
Anyone who regularly wakes up with neck tension should also consider whether a neck support pillow would be the better choice.
Brands at Interior Couture
In our range you will find allergy pillows from three renowned manufacturers.
Billerbeck has specialised in high-quality bedding for over 100 years and is one of the German market leaders in the allergy-pillow field. The manufacturer offers a particularly large selection of allergy pillows with synthetic fibre filling – there is a suitable model for every sleeping position and every firmness preference.
Dorbena from the Alpine region stands for luxurious bedding with the finest materials and Swiss precision. In the allergy field, too, Dorbena impresses with high-quality fibre pillows that match the brand's premium standard in comfort and workmanship – ideal for allergy sufferers who do not want to forgo Swiss manufacturing quality.
Schlossberg, the Swiss bed-linen specialist, produces allergy pillows with the 'Swiss Made' label – the finest raw materials, accomplished craftsmanship and climate-friendly production. The brand adds a premium variant to our allergy-pillow range that also takes ergonomic needs into account.
Caring for allergy pillows
The right care is particularly important with allergy pillows – it determines whether the pillow actually delivers its allergy protection:
- wash regularly at at least 60 °C, some models even at 90 °C
- use a delicates detergent without optical brighteners
- no fabric softener – it forms a film over the fibre and reduces the loft
- tumble dry, ideally with a few tennis balls, so that the filling does not clump
- interrupt the drying process every 20 to 30 minutes to plump up the pillow
- alternatively, the fibre pillow can air-dry – it dries quickly
Ideally, use an additional protective cover that can be washed more frequently than the pillow itself. This reduces the washing effort for the pillow and protects the filling in the long term.
Allergy pillows in many sizes
We carry allergy pillows in the common German standard sizes:
- 40 × 80 cm: the German standard size – narrow and ideal for one person
- 80 × 80 cm: the large, classic pillow – formerly standard, now less common
Should your desired size not be listed, please do get in touch. Special dimensions are part of our daily repertoire – we will prepare a no-obligation quote for you.
Matching bedding for allergy sufferers
An allergy pillow only develops its protection in interplay with further allergy components. We recommend a matching allergy duvet, a mite-proof mattress protector as an additional barrier between mattress and bed, as well as washable Bed linen and Fitted sheets, all of which are washable at 60 °C.
If you would like to browse the entire pillows range, you will find all variants there – from classic down pillows to ergonomic neck support pillows.
Buy allergy pillows online at Interior Couture
Discover our selection of high-quality allergy pillows. As the right choice depends on your sleeping position and your personal needs, we are happy to advise you personally. You can reach us by phone on +49 (0) 221 630 606 12 or by email at info@waesche-kultur.de.
Frequently asked questions about allergy pillows
Which pillow is best for allergy sufferers?
Only pillows with a synthetic fibre filling are suitable for allergy sufferers. They can be washed at 60 °C or higher, which reliably kills mites. Down pillows are not suitable as an allergy solution, as they cannot be washed regularly. Look for modern hollow-fibre fillings that can keep up with down fillings in feel and loft.
Are down pillows suitable for allergy sufferers?
No. Down pillows cannot be washed regularly enough to guarantee lasting allergy protection. Even down pillows with particularly dense casings are not a full allergy solution. Allergy sufferers therefore opt for pillows with a synthetic fibre filling – this is the only reliable choice with a house-dust allergy.
How often do I have to wash an allergy pillow?
We recommend a wash at 60 °C every three to six months – that is the minimum recommendation for effective allergy protection. With a heavy allergy burden, monthly washing can also be sensible. Important: a protective cover reduces the washing needs of the pillow itself, but should in turn be washed more frequently.
Which firmness grade suits my sleeping position?
Front sleepers choose soft to medium pillows with a low fill quantity. Back sleepers benefit from medium-firm pillows. Side sleepers need firmer pillows with a higher fill quantity to compensate for the distance between shoulder and head. If in doubt, we are happy to advise you personally.
What do I need to bear in mind when washing?
Use a delicates detergent without optical brighteners and definitely no fabric softener – it forms a film over the fibre and reduces the loft. Tumble dry with a few tennis balls so that the filling does not clump. Plump up the pillow every 20 to 30 minutes during drying.
Are allergy pillows also suitable for vegans?
Yes. As allergy pillows are made exclusively with a synthetic fibre filling, they are automatically animal-free and thus also a good choice for vegans or anyone who wishes to avoid animal products for ethical reasons.
Which brands of allergy pillows do you carry?
In our range you will find allergy pillows from Billerbeck (with the largest selection of models for every sleeping position), Dorbena (Swiss premium in the allergy field too) and Schlossberg (Swiss bed-linen specialist with the 'Swiss Made' label).
