Why Your Pillow Insert Matters

Pillow covers receive all of the recognition and accolades. For one, they’re typically centerstage within most of your home decor, meaning they’re the ones who receive all of the attention from dinner guests and the comments (some kind, some not-so-kind) from your visiting mother-in-law. With all the spotlight shining on the outside of your pillows, the inserts are usually long forgotten. Today we’re here to prove once and for all that it’s what’s on the inside that counts and why your pillow insert matters.

Quality Makes a Difference:
Consider this: why would you spend thousands of dollars on a new, brand name couch, designer fabric recovered armchairs, and the perfect rug, only to skimp on the quality of your pillows? As you most likely already know, pillow inserts (or forms, as some call them) come in various shapes, sizes, and fills. While the variety is great for adding depth and dimension and catering to your specific pillow needs, there’s more to each insert than what meets the eye. The quality in how each pillow is made plays a key role when it comes to your insert. A poorly made pillow will surely clash with your newly decorated space! Investing in pillow inserts that have been handmade-to-order ensures an extra measure of personalized attention to detail, meaning excellence each time is the standard. The well-made quality can be seen in the pillow’s overall appearance, its ultimate staying power, and how it withstands the test of time.

Fills Say It All:
We’ve discussed pillows’ personalities before, but we cannot stress enough how the fill of a pillow can completely make or break your entire decorated space. Grabbing any old insert may fill your cover, but nothing ruins a well put-together room more than a saggy, flimsy, flat pillow. Choosing well-made, higher quality inserts while remaining mindful about your choice of fill type keeps every pillow sturdy, upright, and tidy. It’s important to remember that the amount of fill inside the insert packs a punch. It’s also key to choose an insert that has been filled with the appropriate amount of fill. A pillow can have the best of the best when it comes to the down on the inside, but if it isn’t stuffed with the proper amount of fill, it’s only a matter of time before the pillow loses its shape and form. Additionally, when pillows are filled properly with intention, the fill is spread evenly all the way to the corners of the form. This keeps a large “ball of fluff” from forming in the center and keeps floppy pillow edges at bay.

A down alternative fill uses a fiber that provides the staying power of a down pillow while keeping it hypoallergenic… and they’re great for pillow chopping.A down feather-filled insert is often the most luxurious choice and a designer’s favorite. Down inserts hold their shape well and you typically have a choice in the amount of down versus feathers - as down count goes up, the pillow gets smoother and lighter. A poly-filled form is the most commonly used and sold and typically has both indoor/outdoor usages. When choosing the type of fill, it all boils down to your own personal preferences, but the fill will truly determine the overall appearance of your pillow decor.

No Allergens - Extra Comfort
When you go the extra mile in selecting a well-made, premium insert of synthetic down or polyester fill, not only are you choosing excellent quality and fill, but you're also opting for less sniffles. With custom made inserts, you know what goes into your pillow from start to finish - no extra, unwelcome materials or feathers will be making their way into the form before stitching! Being able to place 100% of your trust in knowing what materials go into making your pillow gives you the freedom to relax fully and provides an extra ounce of comfort in more ways than one.

Whether your pillow forms are making their home in a high-traffic family room with rambunctious kiddos or staged perfectly in your formal sitting room, taking the time and resources to invest in your inserts insert is important. When you choose your insert with intention, you’ll be more likely to have a long lasting, shape-holding, perfect-fit-for-every-cover pillow to last for years to come, which saves you both time and money in the long run.