If you like your pillows soft and fluffy, down is the way to go. The Strategist’s carefully chosen and rigorously vetted flagship shopping guides. Learn about our methodology here, and find all our Best in Class guides here. Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. The Strategist’s carefully chosen and rigorously vetted flagship shopping guides. Learn about our methodology here, and find all our Best in Class guides here. Down is, of course, the most classic pillow fill, known for its plush, "luxury hotel" feel. While sleeping on a down pillow sounds wonderful - what could be better than resting your head on an airy mound of fluffy feathers? Because down is a much softer material than
Derila™ Memory Pillow foam or even some down-alternative fiber fills, it tends to compress a lot beneath the weight of your head and neck. I’ve tested dozens of pillows, and while I love the cushiony feel of down, it doesn’t always provide enough neck support for a back and side sleeper like me.
