Common Types of Pillow

A pillow is a cushion that is used to support the head or body at rest. Here, we have listed all the common types of pillow.

Common Types of Pillow

Natural Fill Pillow (प्राकृतिक सामग्री से निर्मित तकिया)
Synthetic Fill Pillow (कृत्रिम सामग्री से निर्मित तकिया)
Memory Foam Pillow (दृढ द्रव्य-शोषक से निर्मित तकिया)
Standard Size Pillow (मापदंड-उपयुक्त आकार वाला तकिया)
Queen Size Pillow (रानी-तकिया)
King Size Pillow (राजा-तकिया)
Back Sleepers Pillow (कमर के बल सोने वालों का तकिया)
Side Sleepers Pillow (करवट लेकर सोने वालों का तकिया)
Stomach Sleepers Pillow (पेट के बल सोने वालों का तकिया)

Other Useful Types of Pillow

Gel Fill Pillow (अर्द्ध-ठोस सामग्री से निर्मित तकिया)
Water Fill Pillow (पानी-युक्त तकिया)
Air Fill Pillow (हवा-युक्त तकिया)
Bolster Pillow (बेलनाकार तकिया)
Body Pillow (शरीर के लिए सहायक तकिया)
Horseshoe Shaped Pillow (घोड़े के पैर के आकार वाला तकिया)

Natural Fill Pillow (प्राकृतिक सामग्री से निर्मित तकिया)

It is a cushion that is usually made of cotton, feather, down, or other natural materials. It is soft, durable, allergy-free, and used to support the head and neck at rest.

Synthetic Fill Pillow (कृत्रिम सामग्री से निर्मित तकिया)

It is a cushion that is usually made of polyester, nylon, or other synthetic materials. It is lightweight but not as soft and durable as a natural fill pillow. It is used to support the neck and head.

Memory Foam Pillow (दृढ द्रव्य-शोषक से निर्मित तकिया)

It is a cushion that is usually made of dense, sponge-like foam. It is firm and contours the body. It is generally used to support the neck, back, and body.

Standard Size Pillow (मापदंड-उपयुक्त आकार वाला तकिया)

It is usually a 20 x 26 inches cushion that is used to support the head and neck.

Queen Size Pillow (रानी-तकिया)

It is usually a 20 x 30 inches cushion that is used to support the neck and head.

King Size Pillow (राजा-तकिया)

It is usually a 20 x 36 inches cushion that is used to support the neck, head, or pregnant woman.

Back Sleepers Pillow (कमर के बल सोने वालों का तकिया)

It is usually a standard-size natural fill or memory foam pillow. It is used to support the head, neck, and shoulders.

Side Sleepers Pillow (करवट लेकर सोने वालों का तकिया)

It is usually a standard or queen-size pillow that is generally made of natural or synthetic materials. It is used to support the head and face.

Stomach Sleepers Pillow (पेट के बल सोने वालों का तकिया)

It is usually a standard or queen-size, flat, and soft pillow that is generally made of natural or synthetic materials. It is used to minimize the strain on the neck bend.

Gel Fill Pillow (अर्द्ध-ठोस सामग्री से निर्मित तकिया)

It is a cushion that is usually made of semi-solid material. It is firm, hypoallergenic, and contours the body.

Water Fill Pillow (पानी-युक्त तकिया)

It is a cushion that usually consists of a water base and other synthetic or natural materials. It is firm and mainly used to reduce neck pain.

Air Fill Pillow (हवा-युक्त तकिया)

It is usually an inflatable air pillow that only consists of air (inside a bag). It is firm, contours the body, and easy to carry.

Bolster Pillow (बेलनाकार तकिया)

It is usually a cylindrical-shaped cushion that is usually made of natural or synthetic materials. It is generally used to support the back while sitting.

Body Pillow (शरीर के लिए सहायक तकिया)

It is usually a 20 x 54 inches cushion that is used to support the whole body at rest.

Horseshoe Shaped Pillow (घोड़े के पैर के आकार वाला तकिया)

It is usually an inflatable air pillow or made of memory foam in the shape of a horseshoe. It is generally used in travel to support the neck.