Down alternative comes from polyester microfiber and mimics the soft plushness of down. Down alternative pillows may be a good choice for sleepers who have allergies to down. If you need advice about the bed-side wedge, please get in touch with our Technical Team. We will be delighted to help. With all budgets and bases covered, from top to bottom, you simply will not find a more comprehensive range of the best fishing gear on the UK market right now. This is why we, here at Angling Direct, have really gone to town with our collection of sleeping bags and pillows. We know that nothing is worse than laying your head down, only to lie awake for hours finding it impossible to sleep because of the cold. We’ve sourced all our products from the leading brands on the market right now to ensure you stay warm all night long. Regardless of whether you’re an avid angler who spends harsh winter nights on the swim to get the best out of a long carp fishingsession or you’re a fair weather angler who only does the odd summer overnighter, Angling Direct has worked hard to find the right sleeping bags and pillows that suit your needs. We also understand that there is a minefield of different things to consider when you’re looking at investing one of our top end sleeping bags. This is why we’ve created this useful guide, to help you source the exact sleeping bag and pillow that best suits your needs on the bank. Does a combination of dust mites and down leave you feeling rough? We'd recommend a hypoallergenic pillow that can be washed at high temperatures to kill any mites. Should I sleep with an anti-allergy pillow if my partner is allergic to dust mites or feathers?

Memory foam slowly compresses and contours to the sleeper’s shape while providing excellent support. While solid memory foam pillows tend to trap heat, shredded and gel-infused pillows are designed to help promote cooling. Temperature Control: For those who sleep hot, pillows with cooling materials such as latex, down alternatives, and wool help regulate temperature.

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While there's a lot of conflicting evidence surrounding how allergens make their way into our bedding and how to prevent them, the NHS advises visiting a doctor if you feel you may have an allergy. Cotton and wool are natural, breathable materials. While both materials regulate temperature, wool may be less conforming than other fill types. Pillow Sizes

Sleep hygiene is as important as having the right duvet, mattress protector and pillows for your needs. Therefore, making sure your bedding is kept clean is crucial. You can keep your pillows fresh with the use of pillow protectors, as well as making sure to clean them and your duvet regularly. Explore Sleepseeker’s branded pillow collections If you prefer to test a pillow before purchasing and have access to salespeople, shopping in a store may be the best option for you. For shoppers who want to browse a range of options and compare pillows, shopping online may be better. Purchasing directly from a manufacturer offers shoppers detailed product information as well as live customer support. We’ll cover the advantages of each option below. Direct from Pillow Manufacturers During pollen season, keep windows closed or use an air purifier: mites live in dust particles and pollen, so on days where there are higher levels of pollen in the air it may be worth closing windows until the pollen has passed. An air purifier can also help with this: read our advice on how to buy an air purifier. Front sleeping can reduce snoring and sleep apnea, although it's not advised as a primary position. Front sleepers usually prefer a soft pillow, with low-loft options helping to align the spine and prevent aches and pains. Latex is a natural and organic material derived from the sap of rubber trees. Latex pillows offer moderate contouring, good pressure relief, and temperature regulation.A pillow is essentially an outer cover encapsulating an inner fill. The fill material determines how a pillow compresses and regulates heat. Common fill types include memory foam, down, down alternative, latex, and cotton. Pillows are made from a range of natural and synthetic materials, with each filling type offering its own unique benefits. Hollowfibre pillows Secondly, make sure that the fibres on the protector or outer case are tightly woven. If you can see bits of feather or strands of fibres poking through the pillow, the outer casing likely isn't tight enough to prevent mites from entering. If you’re an angler who has ever tried to spend a night at the water’s edge then you’ll know just how important a top quality sleeping bag is. Not only will it help you to enjoy a full night’s sleep but it will also ensure that you’re well rested and able to focus your full attention on the bank the next day. After all, if you’re sat on the bank yawning your jaw off and struggling to keep your eyes open then chances are that you’re more likely to miss out on the tell-tale signs of a grubbing carp than the angler who is bright-eyed and bushy-tailed after a night of impeccable and undisturbed sleep. It goes to follow, then, that the angler who is well rested is much more likely to enjoy a successful angling session than the angler who has spent a fitful night tossing and turning on their bedchair. While most hypoallergenic and anti-allergy pillows are made using a microfibre or hollowfibre synthetic filling, those aren't the only options you have when it comes to buying a pillow:

Keep an eye out for which chemical the pillow has been treated with. While manufacturers aren't legally required to disclose what they use to treat their pillows, they will typically list which chemical an anti-allergy pillow uses to kill bacteria, fungus, or micro-organisms. Shoppers who need to replace their pillow have several options. Buying online provides a wide variety of pillow choices that fit different budgets and sleep needs, while purchasing directly from a manufacturer can give shoppers access to sales and excellent return policies. Even if you get a hypoallergenic pillow or anti-allergy bedding, there are still ways dust mites can infiltrate your bedroom. To further prevent them, you can:

Try to keep pets off the bed: we love cuddling with our favourite furry friends, but dust mites can sometimes hitch a ride on our pets, where they will then make themselves at home in our beds. Anti-allergy means that the filling and case have been treated specifically with chemicals to combat dust mites. If you have asthma, eczema or rhinitis, you might find an anti-allergy pillow best – plus you can still get one that's made of feathers if preferred. Three season sleeping bags provide insulation which will see you through from early spring to late autumn. These are the sleeping bags that we would recommend for the fair weather angler who spends the odd night on the bank throughout the more pleasant angling months. Four season sleeping bags are where we really start getting into heavy duty gear. If you’re someone who feels the cold or you’re planning on fishing late into the winter, a four season sleeping bag is perfect for your needs. These sleeping bags can usually ensure warmth in even sub-zero temperatures and they are ideal for use throughout the majority of the angling calendar. We only work with leading global brands like Slumberdown pillows, Snuggledown pillows, EarthKind pillows and the Scandinavian Feather Co pillows.