Sleeping-position guide
Best Pillow Approach for Side Sleepers
Side sleepers usually need enough effective loft to fill the space created by the shoulder without pushing the head too far upward.
What changes the fit?
Shoulder width, mattress sink and pillow compression all change the required loft.
- Body proportions
- Mattress firmness and sink
- Pillow compression
- How often you change position
Next: How high should your pillow be?
Considering Derila Ergo?
Derila publishes position-specific instructions for side, back and stomach sleeping, but the fixed contour still has to match you. See our Derila guidance.