Bedding buying guide
Ready for the finishing touches to a great night’s sleep? This bedding guide will see you good. Bedding is easily overlooked, but can play a massive role in the quality of your sleep.
Check out our guide for everything you need to know about getting the ideal pillow, duvet or electric blanket for your needs.
Why pillows are important
We’ve talked about how to find the ideal firmness rating for your mattress. But did you know the firmness rating of your pillow is also important?
This is because having the correct firmness rating for your pillow can help promote healthy spinal alignment and help you get a better night’s sleep.
Which firmness rating do I need?
The firmness rating you need relates to your sleeping position. Below is a quick guide on what you need.
Side sleepers
Side sleepers tend to need thicker pillows for the extra support they give to the head and neck, which helps naturally align the spine.
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Back sleepers
Back sleepers need their head slightly raised to support natural spinal alignment, which is why we recommend medium or firm pillows.
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Front sleepers
Front sleepers are best going for a softer pillows. This is because your head and neck need to sink into the mattress to avoiding straining.
Shop nowPillow fillings
As with mattresses, pillows also come with bespoke comfort fillings that help personalize your sleeping experience. We offer a range of fillings to suit different types of sleepers and sleeping habits.
Eco Comfort
Made from 100% recyclable materials and designed to keep you cooler through the night.
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Geltex
Bespoke pressure relief and more breathability for a cooler sleeping experience.
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Latex
Responsive and tailored pressure relief, with extra-spring for more resilient support.
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Duck feather
Generously filled with high-quality duck feather for superb softness and a smooth-and-silky feel.
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Memory foam
Reactive memory foam, designed to relieve pressure by moulding to your head and shoulders.
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Pure cotton
Premium 100% cotton cover is naturally breathable, smooth and soft.
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Pocket sprung pillows
Individual pocket springs help keep the pillow feeling full to prevent it from going flat over time, ensuring consistent support.
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Soft as Silk
Super silky and luxurious pillow for a sumptuously smooth surface.
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Natural wool
100% natural wool that's temperature regulating for the ideal sleeping environment.
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When it comes to choosing your duvet, choose wisely. From getting the ideal tog rating to choosing the perfect filling, your duvet can really enhance a night’s sleep.
The higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet
This is the simple rule you need to remember.
Tog measures the weight of the duvet. And as a general rule, you need switch between tog ratings across different seasons:
- Up to 7 tog: These duvets are ideal for summer months when you need to be cooler
- 7-10.5 tog: For the early spring and autumn months, these duvets will see you through
- 10.5+ tog: Beat the winter chill and keep snug with these heavy-duty duvets
Duvet fillings
OK, so now we understand what tog rating means, let’s move onto duvet fillings. The duvet filling you choose largely depends on your sleeping habits. We offer two types of duvet filling; hollowfibre and eco comfort.
Electric blankets
Get the most out of your electric blanket with these additional features that make bedtime that little bit cosier.
Key electric blanket features to look-out for
Heat settings
This lets you switch between different temperatures, so you can reach an optimum level of warmth.
Over-heat protection
This is a must on any electric blanket and makes sure the blanket automatically turns-off if any overheating occurs.
Dual control
Perfect for couples, dual controls lets you set a different temperature for each side of the bed.
Ultra-fast heat up
Getting warm under the duvet can feel like a lifetime on these chilly nights. The ultra-fast heat up feature will get you from freezing to cosy in no time.
Tips for using your electric blanket
Buy new
We always advise buying a brand new blanket than a second hand option to make sure it’s in complete working order. Also make sure it comes with overheat protection.
Read the instructions
Before using your electric blanket, you should always read the manufacturer’s instructions – this includes the washing of the blanket.
Replace every 10 years
In general, you should replace your blanket every 10 years or when it shows signs of wear and tear, such as: creasing, loose connections, scorch marks, fraying fabric, dampness, worn flex, exposed parts or damaged tie tapes.
Roll it, don’t fold it
To avoid damage to the wires, make sure you roll your blanket when you store it away for the summer months, rather than folding it.
Safety first
If you’re wanting your electric blanket to keep you warm all night, you should check it includes a special thermostatic control to make sure it’s safe to leave on.
Check cord length
One more tip to avoid a potential inconvenience; check the cord length of your blanket to make sure it reaches the bed.
Try and test
Find your nearest Silentnight retailer, get expert advice and give our mattresses a whirl.
