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What is a Technogel pillow?

Gel pillows as neck support pillows for every sleeping position

In Germany, many people regularly suffer from neck pain. Neck pain can have various causes, but its effect is always the same: sleepless nights. However, neck pain is rarely attributed to serious illnesses. Most of the time, it is work-related neck pain, and very often, tension and discomfort in the cervical spine area are triggered or exacerbated by the use of an inappropriate pillow and a mismatched mattress. The triggers for neck pain can also be found in the home bedroom in the form of mattresses and pillows:

Neck pain is caused by the wrong mattress
Neck pain is caused by the wrong head pillow

How do you find the right pillow and the suitable mattress?

But how do you find a pillow that suits your sleeping habits and prevents or even alleviates neck pain? The range of different pillows, head pillows, neck pillows, and cervical support pillows is vast and quite confusing. Neck support pillows and neck pillows are offered in various sizes, materials, and shapes.

The right mattress can be found at Mister Sandman

Mister Sandman offers three mattress models. The Mister Sandman mattress finder helps you find the right model. Whether Liara, Anea or Serena, the recommendation is tailored to you. Our mattresses are Öko-Tex certified and made in Germany. Additionally, you can try your mattress for 30 days risk-free and have it picked up free of charge if you don't like it. The shipping is free.

Neck support pillows as head pillows for home

Neck support pillows and neck pillows are meant to ensure a restful sleep by relieving the neck area. In the search for a head pillow that is perfectly tailored to one's own needs, there is the choice between:

Neck support pillows or neck pillows with a water core
Neck support pillows or neck pillows with a filling of natural materials
Neck support pillows or neck pillows with gel (e.g. Technogel)
Neck support pillows or neck pillows made of cold foam (memory foam, visco foam)

Ergonomic neck support pillows

Ergonomic neck support pillows typically have a wavy shape. The shape of ergonomic neck support pillows is designed to support the head and neck in such a way that the spine is allowed a natural and relaxed position. Ergonomic neck support pillows usually have two "waves" of different heights. The shape and size, usually 40x80, of the pillow is also intended to prevent the shoulders from sliding onto the head pillow, thus contributing to an unnatural sleeping posture.

Neck support pillows and neck pillows for travel

Head pillows in the form of neck support pillows and neck pillows are not only available for home, but also for people who are often on the go or for travel:

Neck support pillows for travel in the form of neck pillows
Pillows as inflatable neck support pillows for travel
Neck support pillows for travel as a head pillow, e.g. with memory foam

How do I find the right neck support pillow for me?

To find the right pillow or neck support pillow for one's needs, the following aspects should be considered when buying a pillow:

When buying a pillow, the sleeping position (back sleeper, side sleeper, stomach sleeper?) should be considered
When buying a pillow, the body structure (broad shoulders, narrow shoulders?) should be considered
When buying a pillow, the preferred sleeping climate (warm, cool?) should be considered
When buying a pillow, allergies should be considered
When buying a pillow, the hardness level of the mattress used should be taken into account when choosing the pillow

High-tech pillows made of gel, Technogel, and visco

Standardized pillow size of 80x80 is not particularly suitable for use as a neck pillow. The materials used, such as Technogel, gel, and visco, for an orthopedic neck pillow not only have excellent supportive properties but also allow for extremely high adaptability to the sleeper. Thus, pillows with Technogel, gel, and visco (memory foam) provide individually tailored support for the head and neck. Neck pillows and neck support pillows are particularly often offered with a filling made of high-tech materials, for example:

Pillows with Technogel
Pillows with other types of gel
Pillows with visco foam (memory foam)

Other fillings for neck pillows

Neck pillows are also available with more traditional fillings. Natural materials are particularly popular as fillings, but differ from high-tech fillings mainly in maintenance:

Pillow fillings made of down
Pillow fillings made of down and feathers
Pillow fillings made of polyester, etc.

Technogel pillows or visco foam pillows? Which is better?

Because every person sleeps differently, a pillow with high adaptability to the sleeper is particularly sensible. Gel, Technogel, and visco foam are filling materials for pillows and neck support pillows that bring exactly this property. Gel, Technogel, and visco foam are therefore very suitable for neck pillows. However, pillows and head pillows are now also available in a material mix of Technogel and visco foam. Whether a pillow with visco foam or memory foam, a pillow with Technogel, or a pillow with another gel filling is the best fit can only be decided individually by subjecting the pillow to a practical test.

What is special about pillows with gel (gel pillows)?

Gel pillows are pillows that are either completely filled with gel or contain gel components. Unlike traditional pillow fillings, gel in gel pillows is a high-tech material, e.g., Technogel. Gel pillows with gel or Technogel have special properties:

Gel pillows (for example, Technogel) adapt particularly well to the head and neck due to the gel filling, thus helping to relax the neck and spine
Gel pillows with gel or Technogel have very good supportive properties
Gel pillows with gel or Technogel are very suitable for allergy sufferers as they do not provide a breeding ground for mites
Gel pillows with gel or Technogel adapt individually to every movement

Pillows with gel

Gel pillows with gel or Technogel can also be roughly divided into two categories:

Gel pillows with full gel filling
Gel pillows with gel component

Pillows with gel or Technogel can be used differently, depending on the pillow size, type, and shape:

Gel pillows with gel or Technogel as sleep pillows
Gel pillows with gel or Technogel as head pillows
Gel pillows with gel or Technogel as seat cushions,
Gel pillows with gel or Technogel as travel pillows

Gel pillows as head pillows

Gel pillows that serve as head and sleep pillows are usually pillows that only have a gel component. In the medical and orthopedic field, pillow models with full gel filling are much more common.

Gel pillows with Technogel as anti-decubitus pillows
Gel pillows with Technogel as neck pillows or neck support pillows
Gel pillows with Technogel as hemorrhoid pillows
Gel pillows with Technogel as heel pillows
Gel pillows with Technogel as foot pillows

Gel pillows with full gel filling

Gel pillows with full gel filling offer particularly high pressure relief and are therefore very suitable for people with specific health problems as head or neck pillows. In addition to pillows, mattresses are also offered with this filling material.

What is a Technogel pillow?

Technogel is, like visco foam, a high-tech material. Technogel is a special gel that was developed in 1990 by Massimo Losio. Technogel is a polyurethane-based gel that was originally designed for use in medicine. Thanks to its advantages, Technogel is also used for bedding in both private and medical sectors, for example for pillows or also for mattresses.

Technogel pillows are soft
Technogel pillows are breathable
Technogel pillows are odorless
Technogel pillows and head pillows have high adaptability
Technogel pillows and head pillows are non-toxic
Technogel pillows and head pillows are free of plasticizers
Technogel pillows and head pillows are particularly durable
Technogel pillows and head pillows are biocompatible

Properties of Technogel pillows, head pillows, and neck pillows

Pillows with gel promise excellent support for the head and neck, as well as high pressure relief. In addition, Technogel pillows provide optimal positioning of the head, neck, and spine in every sleeping position (back sleepers, side sleepers, stomach sleepers). The same applies to mattresses made from this mattress material. Gel mattresses are also available at Mister Sandman. You can find out if our gel foam mattress Serena is suitable for you with the Mister Sandman mattress finder. All our mattress models offer an excellent price-performance ratio. Mister Sandman provides a 10-year warranty on its mattress products.

The suitable Technogel mattress for the Technogel pillow

To do something good for the body while sleeping, mattresses and pillows should be coordinated with each other. It is not so important whether one is looking for a pillow for their waterbed or for their conventional mattress. Special consideration should be given to the firmness of the mattresses on one hand and the height of the pillow on the other hand, because

People who sleep on firmer mattresses sink less into the mattress
People who sleep on softer mattresses sink more into the mattress
With more sinking into the mattress, the pillow should be lower
With less sinking into the mattress, the pillow should be flatter, meaning it should have a lower height

Tips for buying a pillow

Ultimately, the points mentioned are a rough guideline. If you want to buy new mattresses and pillows, your own body structure should serve as a measure for pillow height and mattress firmness. The best way to find out which articles and products match each other is by gathering information and with the help of good mattress advice. The best way to find out if a product fits or if the products and articles work together is a practical test:

Mattress test: Try sleeping on the mattresses, preferably for several consecutive days
Pillow test: Try lying on the pillow, also for at least several days
Mattress test plus pillow test: Try both products at the same time, also over several days

Test bedding before purchase

The practical test is best conducted at home in your own beds, using your own bedding, with the mattress and pillow articles. Only in this way can a very personal and reliable test result be achieved regarding the effect of the mattress and pillow, and to find out if everything fits. If you consider the mattress firmness and pillow height, a variety of mattresses and pillows can match each other. It does not necessarily have to be a Technogel pillow to match the Technogel mattress to achieve a positive effect on sleep quality and thus enjoy the day without neck pain after a restful night.

Technogel pillows: tips and further information

If you want to buy a pillow with gel filling, it may be necessary to purchase new bed linen or a new pillow cover:

Pillows with gel filling usually require a special cover: pillow cover in size 40x80

The pillow cover should be of high quality. Often, pillow manufacturers offer an extra cover for pillows with gel filling that create a cool sleeping climate. A suitable cover can mitigate or enhance the cooling effect. Mattresses, pillows, pillow covers, and bed linen should be perfectly coordinated

Whether mattresses, pillows, neck pillows, covers, and bed linen should match each other

One should subject the items and products to a personal test for at least several days, preferably several weeks, before deciding to purchase a product or item. General information about the product or item should be collected in advance:

Information about items (mattresses, pillows, bed linen) or products on the manufacturer’s site
Information about items or products (mattresses, pillows, bed linen) on the internet
Information about items or products (mattresses, pillows, bed linen) on review portals
Information about products or items (mattresses, pillows, bed linen) at consumer organizations (e.g. Oeko-Test)