Down pillows are prized for their comfort. The lightweight filling compresses under the weight of the sleeper’s head to create a soft but supportive surface that springs back after use, making them durable, too.
But choosing the best pillows if you are concerned about animal welfare isn’t just about the way they feel. How the birds whose down becomes your pillow filling are treated is going to be crucial to whether you pick them – or give them a miss and opt for a pillow with a different filling instead.
