The Profeco unveiled the worst pillows

Recently, the Office of the Federal Consumer Attorney (prophecy) revealed what are the the worst pillows on the marketsince he has given himself the task of analyze 16 models from 11 brands so that consumers can make the best decision when purchasing a part, as they are essential to rest.

As part of the tests, the following elements were taken into account: consumer information, identification and fiber contentfinishing and making of the fabrics, determination of the dimensions, weight of the covering fabric, dimensional changes, deformation recoveryabrasion resistance and fade resistance.

According to analyzes carried out by Profeco, the worst pillows were the following:

As well as: since it did not specify the content of its fibers on its label, it therefore did not comply with the requirement of NOM-004-SCFI-2006 concerning the identification and content of fibres.

For the analysis, several aspects were taken into account (screenshot: Consumer Magazine)
For the analysis, several aspects were taken into account (screenshot: Consumer Magazine)

CAPTAIN: Since it stated its exterior to be 100% polyester, however, it was determined to contain 78.81% polyester and 21.19% viscose.

Sigma: since it mentions that its exterior is 70% polyester and 30% lycra, but it was concluded that it was 100% polyester.

SPRING AIR: Well, he said his shell was 50% cotton and 50% polyester, but it was determined to be 54.41 cotton and 45.59 polyester.

Other brands that featured slight defects were:

Allease: Shown pleated at the seams.

PURELUX: its filling was irregular (polyurethane in fragments).

Sigma: did not show care instructions.

AS WELL AS: He did not indicate his measurements.

Seven models were the top rated (screenshot: Consumer Magazine)
Seven models were the top rated (screenshot: Consumer Magazine)

While the pillows that got the best grades were:

Home of Tommy Bahama: pillows with reinforced support.

spring air: Set of 2 memory foams.

Captain: Fresh memory gel.

tulips: 2011 model.

sealy: Alternate down.

Captain: Alternative adjustable downwards.

Dream: Merging.

The ace recommendations that the Prophecy gives so that keep more said product are that when making the bed where you sleep, it is advisable to provide a blotted so that it does not deformyou can also put another found a protector so that it is less exposed and less dirty.

At this height, people should sleep to avoid discomfort (screenshot: Consumer Magazine)
At this height, people should sleep to avoid discomfort (screenshot: Consumer Magazine)

Similarly, it is essential to review the maintenance instructions because your pillow can be damaged, there are also certain brands that can be machine washed. Washing machine and others that require dry cleaneror that failing that, simply remove the stains with a mop the rag.

Generally they can be air dried, however it is advisable to do this on a sunny day and only once a month. You have to make sure they are completely dry before reuse.

Additionally, you can buy a hypoallergenic pillow to avoid allergy symptoms. You also have to pay attention to the packaging because the brands usually indicate if they are made with these types of materials.

The institution also gave recommendations to make them last longer (Picture: File)
The institution also gave recommendations to make them last longer (Picture: File)

One of the agency’s most important recommendations concerned the height at which a pillow should be placed during sleep, because with good posture you can avoid neck pain, contractures or other discomforts.

– If the sleeping position is usually one of the coastthen a pillow average height this is the ideal.

– If you fall asleep blockedthe height of the product should be such that the head and neck maintain a position as aligned possible.

– Finally, if I fall asleep dark side it is recommended to use one of the low height.

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