{"id":4562,"date":"2024-08-09T13:45:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T11:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T12:04:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:04:44","slug":"what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best pillow during the summer months?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #003f73;color:#003f73\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/#Which_pillow_is_best_to_use_during_the_summer\" >Which pillow is best to use during the summer?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/#1_Choose_ventilating_material\" >1. Choose ventilating material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/#2_Dont_rule_out_a_synthetic_pillow\" >2. Don&#8217;t rule out a synthetic pillow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/#3_Consider_your_sleeping_position\" >3. Consider your sleeping position<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/#4_Consider_heat-regulating_materials_such_as_gel\" >4. Consider heat-regulating materials such as gel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/#5_Maintenance_and_hygiene\" >5. Maintenance and hygiene<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/what-is-the-best-pillow-during-the-summer-months\/#Choosing_best_pillow_%E2%80%93_Conclusion\" >Choosing best pillow &#8211; Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_pillow_is_best_to_use_during_the_summer\"><\/span><strong>Which pillow is best to use during the summer?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Summer can be a challenging time to sleep comfortably, especially when it comes to choosing the right pillow. Here are some tips for finding the best pillow for warm nights. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choose_ventilating_material\"><\/span>1. Choose ventilating material<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Natural materials<\/strong> such as wool, silk, cotton and kapok are excellent choices for summer. Wool and certainly kapok are known for their moisture-absorbing and ventilating properties, keeping you cool during hot nights.   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Kapok, a 100% natural fiber, is lightweight and breathable, making it ideal for preventing overheating.<\/strong>  Often sellers speak of breathable materials. This is obviously a way of telling you that the <a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/category\/improve-my-pillow\/\">pillow<\/a> is made of breathable materials.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Air out your pillow extra much and also think about pillowcases. Those are best chosen in a cool cotton or super-absorbent wild silk.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_rule_out_a_synthetic_pillow\"><\/span>2. Don&#8217;t rule out a synthetic pillow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/which-pillow-filling-is-the-best\/\">Synthetic pillows<\/a>, especially those filled with polyester fibers, are also a good option. These pillows tend to be lightweight, and provided good quality fibers are used, they are highly ventilating and moisture-regulating. The latter helps dissipate heat. Moreover, they are easily washable, which comes in handy during the summer months when you perspire more.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/young-woman-with-pillows-bed-linen-store-normaal.jpeg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"picking out the best pillow\" class=\"wp-image-4531\" style=\"width:640px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/young-woman-with-pillows-bed-linen-store-normaal.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/young-woman-with-pillows-bed-linen-store-normaal-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Which pillow do you choose during the summer?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Consider_your_sleeping_position\"><\/span>3. Consider your sleeping position<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Your sleeping position plays a crucial role in choosing the right pillow. Actually, you want a pillow that knows how to adapt smoothly to the sleeping positions you adopt. <strong>Because during the night, we all move.<\/strong> And even though we feel like side sleepers, for example, <strong>in reality you sleep in multiple sleeping positions.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>For back sleepers, a pillow of medium thickness is ideal<\/strong>, while side sleepers are better off with a thicker pillow to provide adequate support. Notorious stomach sleepers usually do well with a thin pillow or no pillow at all. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Consider_heat-regulating_materials_such_as_gel\"><\/span>4. Consider heat-regulating materials such as gel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>An innovative alternative are <strong>gel pillows<\/strong>. These pillows are designed to conduct heat away and can provide a cool sleeping experience even during the hottest nights. However, pay attention to the thickness and quality of the gel material to ensure optimal comfort.    <\/p>\n\n<p>Pillows whose gel layer is insufficiently thick do not have enough capacity to live up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microlife.nl\/magazine\/fever\/how-to-measure-body-temperature-correctly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">temperature regulation<\/a> around your head for an entire night. Gel has a high density or density. So even pillows weigh quite a lot if they are made of thick gel. Often the thin versions are significantly cheaper, a lot lighter and much less thermoregulating for a long time.     <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4130-normaal.jpeg?resize=640%2C601&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Technogel pillow\" class=\"wp-image-4528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4130-normaal.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4130-normaal-480x451.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 640px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Do not leave this type of pillow in the sun as its heat-regulating capabilities will be used up in no time. One hour before <a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/\">sleeping<\/a>, place the pillow in an extra cool room or put an icepack on it for an extra cooling effect. It&#8217;s best to wrap the icepack in a towel because melting packs will make your pillow damp.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Maintenance_and_hygiene\"><\/span>5. Maintenance and hygiene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>In summer, it is extra important to maintain your pillow regularly. Wash cushion covers very often anyway and consider a cushion protector to keep sweat and oils out.   <strong>This not only helps keep the pillow fresh, but also absolutely extends its life.<\/strong>  Want to know more about maintaining your pillow? Read all about it in this blog:<\/p>\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-12bd29f9-6dc6-41bb-91ca-c8f17b8ac7c0\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/mag-je-een-hoofdkussen-wassen-in-wasmachine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Lees verder: Onderhoud van je kussen<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_best_pillow_%E2%80%93_Conclusion\"><\/span>Choosing best pillow &#8211; Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Choosing the right pillow for summer requires attention to material, filling and personal sleeping position. Whether you choose natural materials such as cotton and kapok, synthetic fibers for easy washability or innovative gel pillows for extra coolness, there is always an option to suit your needs and preferences. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-7ba2b037-f429-4776-ad4a-40be9abef70c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Wat is het koelste hoofdkussen?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\">\n\n<p>The most heat-regulating pillow on the market today is a gel pillow. Especially if you choose a sufficiently thick gel pillow (recognizable by its weight), there is enough capacity available to provide cooling for an entire night. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-e23b76ce-d385-4280-a34e-d76646d4aec9\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Welk kussen is geschikt als je veel zweet?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\">\n\n<p>Ideal is a pillow with very strong moisture-regulating capabilities. You don&#8217;t stop sweating, but the pillow absorbs so well that you hardly notice it. Think wool, kapok and very powerful synthetic fibers such as ThinsulateTM.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-f48e2627-9454-4509-b1d9-409bde913b37\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Is het beter om met \u00e9\u00e9n of twee kussens te slapen?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-1bc15800-d692-4901-8b69-849a61429089\">\n\n<p>Whatever you like! But one makes more sense and is also much cooler during hot periods. If you need two pillows, the first pillow is often too thin or soft for your sleeping habits.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which pillow is best to use during the summer? Summer can be a challenging time to sleep comfortably, especially when it comes to choosing the right pillow. Here are some tips for finding the best pillow for warm nights. 1. Choose ventilating material Natural materials such as wool, silk, cotton and kapok are excellent choices&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-improve-my-pillow"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mindthebed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/happy-young-woman-stretching-bed-after-sleep-normaal.jpeg?fit=640%2C427&ssl=1","author_info":{"display_name":"J\u00fcrgen Swinnen","author_link":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/author\/victorys\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4562"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4562\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7324,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4562\/revisions\/7324"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mindthebed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}