How to fill a pillow at home
Creating the comfort of your own home, apartment using original decorative elements is simple. The interior looks different with the presence of small figures, home-made decorative pillows. Scattered on chairs, place on shelves, decorate walls. This creates a colorful, stylish room design.
Now things are becoming more popular things handmade - hand-made. One of the directions - the manufacture of various pillows.
Starting needlework, decide on the filler. The choice of material affects the appearance of the product, human health. Having decided for yourself what to fill the pillow, proceed to tinkering a beautiful thing.
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Fillers for throw pillows
High-quality internal stuffing for the cushion must meet the requirements that allow their use:
- preservation of the form for a long period of operation;
- elasticity of the material;
- repel moisture, do not absorb foreign odors;
- do not cause allergic reactions;
- ease of care.
Common natural fillers - fluff, wool, feathers, bamboo fiber. Used buckwheat husks, hay, straw, herbs.
The main question - the better to fill the pillow, so that it was comfortable, light, soft.
The artificial polystyrene foam, foam rubber, synthetic fiber. You can use silicone, which is inherent softness, pleasant to the touch. Its properties do not allow products to turn into a flat object.
The cost of synthetics is much lower than natural materials.
How to fill a pillow
For decorative pillows, made with his own hand, as stuffing, you can use pieces of cotton, knitwear. In the arsenal there is an unnecessary sweater, sweater. After cleaning them, cut them into patches. In the course you can put the old tights.
For lovers of natural materials, suitable wool. The yarn is prepared in small pieces.
One more material for filling will be fur from old clothes. The disadvantage of stuffing is dust accumulation. Use vegetable dried herbs, mint leaves, lemon balm, thyme. They will sate the room.
Herbal ingredients - almost perfect filler for pillows. Products with them exude a pleasant aroma, please with soft rustling.
The properties of the filler for pillows
The daily use of this piece of furniture takes into account the following packing criteria:
- the ability to pass air well;
- rapid recovery of volume, pillow configuration;
- have hypoallergenic;
- ease of care, dry quickly.
How to fill a pillow with padding polyester
The artificial filler has advantages: microorganisms do not start there. It does not emit a smell. Pillows with such material will last up to ten years. In order to fill the product padding, does not require special skills. The sizes of a pillowcase, a filler are defined. After that, the material is coagulated with several layers to obtain the required density. It is more efficient to make as many layers as possible.It will give strength. Sinteponovu pillow sheathe after stuffing. Thus, the synthetic winterizer will be uniformly distributed throughout the entire plane, without tubercles.
The synthetic winterizer is completely safe - it does not cause an allergic reaction, it does not smell, it does not start ticks.
The best materials for stuffing pillows
From natural fillers can be distinguished duck, goose down, feather. They are able to regulate heat. Products are weightless. The disadvantage is the cushion weighting over time. It is also recommended to dry them a couple of times a year.
- Buckwheat husks
A cushion with buckwheat husk will generally become an orthopedic assistant for you.
It has a calming effect on the body. Can be used as a head and neck massage. This filler perfectly keeps the shape of the product. Husk is breathable.
- Sheep, camel wool
Pillows under the back, stuffed with camel or sheep wool, are characterized by incredible warmth and a high level of comfort.
Pillows are light, with a healing effect on the joints.
- Bamboo fiber
Products with such stuffing perfectly retain their shape, do not cause an allergic reaction, serve for many years.
Due to environmental friendliness, thermoregulation becomes a demanded material.
- Sintepon
The synthetic winterizer is one of the most affordable artificial fillers.
Softness, rigidity, pillow height depends on its density.
- Holofiber
The material keeps warm well, and products made of it are soft, comfortable and comfortable.
Antibacterial fibers, machine washable.
- Comforel
Easy care - wash with a washing machine.
Heat-treated polyester yarns. Looks in the form of balls half a centimeter in diameter. Material does not go astray, saves product configuration.
- Latex
A good latex pillow will improve the blood supply to the brain, restore even breathing and relieve spasms, help you gain strength during sleep, and relax muscles.
Has an orthopedic effect, the duration of operation.
Varieties of Orthopedic Pillows
Pillows are not just for sleeping. They are used for various purposes:
- for sitting - specially made for a car, a working chair, it relieves the load on the spine, lower back;
An orthopedic chair cushion is a great way to relieve tension on the spine and help your posture to remain correct.
- under the head - an orthopedic pillow improves blood circulation, provides a comfortable sleep;
The main function of an orthopedic pillow is the natural position of the head and neck during rest.
- for legs - prevention of varicose veins, against fatigue of the feet;
This product, through which it is possible to adjust the position of the body while resting on a bed or other surface.
- orthopedic pillow for children - contribute to the correct formation of posture, the cervical region;
Children's orthopedic pillows - a necessary thing for this category of users, guaranteeing a healthy sleep in the correct position.
- with gel - has a refreshing effect on the head in a hot period, good climate - control;
Gel pillow for sleep - a great choice for those who care about their health.
- for pregnant women - support the lumbar region, relieve back pain;
Pillow for pregnant women is a must for especially in the last stages of pregnancy.
- on the road for long journeys - such pillows are placed under various parts of the body. They are produced in the form of a boomerang, roller, horseshoe.
Irreplaceable on the road and not occupying much space, comfortable and cozy.
Modern material allows you to respond to the human body, taking its shape. Orthopedic pillows with a memory effect adapt to the structural features of the body. They are soft, medium, hard structure. Made of polyurethane, latex.Essential for treating back and neck.
How to care for a pillow
Any type of pillow needs periodic airing, washing, drying. Depending on the filler, they are recommended to be washed according to the following rules.
- Latex - a manual method in warm water using a minimum amount of liquid. The maximum temperature is 40 ° C. Rinse with cold water. For spinning it is placed in a towel, squeezing moisture. Drying is best done in the open air. This material does not like frequent washing, do it as pollution.
Latex pillows need to be aired often.
- Memoriform - synthetic filler can not often be subjected to washing. For the care you need to use a sponge moistened with soapy liquid.
Do not use chemicals with bleach.
- Hollofiber - not whimsical in the content, allowed machine washable with a mode of 30 ° C. Due to its structure, it does not absorb water. After spinning, shake the pillow. Dry the product in the unfolded state, on the balcony.
The best care for pillows is whipping and airing.
- Artificial down - whip pillows every day, take it out to fresh air, it will last for decades. It can be washed in the machine, and then smooth the structure of the product by hand.
During the operation of pillows made of artificial down, the product should be ventilated a couple of times a year.
- Natural pen - you can take to dry cleaning, use automatic washing, setting a certain program. Drying is carried out on - away from heat sources, batteries. Give this product every six months to specialists.
Pillows from down and feather can and should be washed. And every year. In the washing machine on a delicate wash.
The care of decorative pillows suggests washing the cover. It can be made of cotton, which does not require special skills. The optimal wash temperature will be 40 ° C. For color pillowcases set the sparing mode. For synthetic fabrics suitable machine wash with drum loading up to 80%. So the product will not lose its soft, original look.
In the case of the manufacture of pillowcases from natural materials, use hand wash.
To extend the life of your accessory, follow simple rules, you need to use products that do not contain chlorine.
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