Pillow Loft

Pillow Loft by Sleeping Position

Loft ranges by position and shoulder width, and why adjustable pillows sidestep the question.

6 pages

• Pillow Loft for Stomach Sleepers Stomach sleepers generally want 2 to 3 inches of pillow loft. Why, and how to check yours.
• Pillow Loft for Back Sleepers Back sleepers generally want 3 to 5 inches of pillow loft. Why, and how to check yours.
• Pillow Loft for Side Sleepers Side sleepers generally want 5 to 7 inches of pillow loft. Why, and how to check yours.
• Pillow Loft for Side Sleepers With 16 Inch Shoulders Side sleepers with 16 inch shoulders generally want 4 to 6 inches of pillow loft. Why, and how to check yours.
• Pillow Loft for Side Sleepers With 20 Inch Shoulders Side sleepers with 20 inch shoulders generally want 6 to 8 inches of pillow loft. Why, and how to check yours.
• Pillow Loft for Combination Sleepers Combination sleepers generally want 4 to 6 inches of pillow loft. Why, and how to check yours.