It is easy to create the coziness of your own home or apartment with the help of original decorative elements. The interior looks different with the presence of small figures, homemade decorative pillows. Scatter them on chairs, place them on shelves, decorate the walls. This creates a colorful, stylish design for the room.
When starting to do 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 with, start making a beautiful thing.
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Fillers for decorative pillows
A high-quality pillow filling must meet the requirements that allow it to be used for its intended purpose:
- maintaining shape over a long period of use;
- elasticity of the material;
- repel moisture, do not absorb foreign odors;
- does not cause allergic reactions;
- ease of care.
Common natural fillers are fluff, wool, feathers, bamboo fiber. Buckwheat husk, hay, straw, and medicinal herbs are also used.
Artificial materials include polystyrene foam, foam rubber, and synthetic padding. You can use silicone, which is soft and pleasant to the touch. Its properties prevent products from turning into flat objects.
What to stuff a pillow with
For decorative pillows made by hand, you can use pieces of cotton or knitwear as stuffing. You may have an unnecessary sweater or jacket in your arsenal. After cleaning them, cut them into pieces. You can use old tights.
Another material for filling is fur from old clothes. The disadvantage of stuffing is the accumulation of dust. Use dried herbs, mint leaves, lemon balm, thyme. They will saturate the room with aroma.
Properties of pillow filling
Daily use of this interior item takes into account the following filling criteria:
- good air permeability;
- rapid restoration of volume and pillow configuration;
- be hypoallergenic;
- easy to care for, dries quickly.
How to properly stuff a pillow with synthetic padding
The artificial filler has its advantages: microorganisms do not start in it. It does not emit odor. Pillows with such material will last up to ten years. In order to fill the product with synthetic padding, no special skills are required. The dimensions of the pillowcase and filler are determined. After that, the material is folded in several layers until the required density is obtained. It is more effective to make as many layers as possible. This will add strength. The synthetic padding pillow is sewn after stuffing. Thus, the synthetic padding will be evenly distributed over the entire surface, without bumps.
The best materials for stuffing pillows
Natural fillers include duck, goose down, and feathers. They can regulate heat. The products are weightless. The disadvantage is that the pillow becomes heavier over time. It is also recommended to dry clean them a couple of times a year.
- Buckwheat husk
It has a calming effect on the body. It can be used as a head and neck massage. This filler perfectly holds the shape of the product. The husk is breathable.
- Sheep, camel wool
The pillows are light and have a healing effect on the joints.
- Bamboo fiber
Due to its environmental friendliness and thermoregulation, it is becoming a popular material.
- Sintepon
The softness, hardness and height of the pillow depend on its density.
- Hollowfiber
Antibacterial fibers, machine washable.
- Comforel
Polyester threads that have undergone heat treatment. They look like balls half a centimeter in diameter. The material does not bunch up and maintains the product's configuration.
- Latex
It has an orthopedic effect and long service life.
Types of orthopedic pillows
Pillows are not only for sleeping. They are used for various purposes:
- for sitting - specially made for a car, work chair, it relieves the load on the spine, lower back;
- under the head - an orthopedic pillow improves blood circulation, provides comfortable sleep;
- for legs – prevention of varicose veins, against tired feet;
- Orthopedic pillow for children – promotes correct formation of posture, cervical spine;
- with gel - has a refreshing effect on the head during hot periods, good climate control;
- for pregnant women – supports the lumbar region, relieves back pain;
- on the road, for long trips - such pillows are placed under various parts of the body. They are produced in the form of a boomerang, a bolster, a horseshoe.
Modern material allows to react to the human body, taking its shape. Orthopedic pillows with memory effect adapt to the features of the body structure. They can be soft, medium, hard structure. Made of polyurethane, latex. Necessary for the treatment of the back, neck.
How to properly care for your pillow
Any type of pillow needs periodic airing, washing, drying. Depending on the filler, it is recommended to wash them according to the following rules.
- Latex - manual method in warm water using a minimum amount of liquid agent. Maximum temperature 40 °C. Rinse with cold water. For wringing, place it in a towel, squeezing out the moisture. Drying is best done in the fresh air. This material does not like frequent washing, do it as it gets dirty.
- Memory foam is a synthetic filler that cannot be washed frequently. For care, use a sponge soaked in soapy water.
- Hollowfiber is easy to maintain, machine wash at 30°C is allowed. Due to its structure, it does not absorb water. After wringing, fluff the pillow. Dry the product in an unfolded state, on the balcony.
- Artificial fluff – fluff up the pillows daily, take them out into the fresh air, they will last for decades. You can wash them in a machine, then smooth out the structure of the product by hand.
- Natural feather – can be dry-cleaned, use automatic washing, setting a certain program. Drying is carried out away from heat sources, batteries. Give such a product to specialists once every six months.
Care of decorative pillows also includes washing the cover. It can be made of cotton, which does not require special skills. The optimal washing temperature is 40 °C. For colored pillowcases, set a gentle mode. For synthetic fabrics, machine washing with a drum load of up to 80% is suitable. This way, the product will not lose its softness and original appearance.
If the pillowcase is made from natural materials, use hand wash.
To extend the life of your accessory, follow these simple rules: use products that do not contain chlorine.
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