Syntheon pillows

For a comfortable rest and healthy sleep you need a comfortable pillow. Therefore, its choice must be approached very responsibly and take into account all the features of the product. Pillows from a synthetic winterizer are popular and demanded. In many respects, they are practically not inferior to products made from natural materials, and in some ways even surpass them. A synthetic winterizer is a hollow polyester fiber that, after the thermopolymer adhesive procedure, undergoes additional siliconization and antibacterial treatment.

The synthetic winterizer is the first synthetic material that has become widely used for the manufacture of pillows. It has several advantages:

• environmental Safety. Thanks to the application of bonding technology without the use of adhesives, the products from the padding polyester are absolutely harmless to humans;
• hypoallergenic. The synthetic winterizer, in contrast to the fluff products, does not cause allergic reactions.In addition, polyester fiber is not a favorable environment for the emergence and reproduction of pathogens, mold, bacteria and fungi, as well as prevents the appearance of dust mites;
• hygiene. The synthetic winterizer does not smell itself and does not absorb unpleasant odors, is not toxic and is not prone to accumulating dust;
• ease of care. It tolerates hand and machine washing, dries quickly and does not lose its properties;
• elasticity. During the guaranteed service life it is not crushed and instantly takes on its original appearance after getting up from the pillow;
• sufficiently large volume with low weight. A cushion measuring 0.5x0.7 m weighs no more than six hundred grams;
• moisture resistance. Thanks to silikonizatsii in the production of sintepon products absolutely do not accumulate moisture;
• ventilability. The hollow structure of the padding polyester contributes to good air exchange, evaporation of moisture and does not allow dust to accumulate;
• low price;
• ease of use on the road due to ease of transportation and the ability to compactly pack the product;
• the indispensability of the product for people working at night and forced to sleep in the workplace;
• the ability to use as a guest option for temporary accommodation of guests;
• thermostatic function. Due to the porous structure and the ability to retain heat, the synthetic winterizer is able to warm in a cold room, and in hot weather - on the contrary, it helps to cool the sleeping person a little.

However, the material has some disadvantages:

• short service life in daily use. Pillows made of sintepon without losing their qualities can last no more than 2 years, but because of their low cost, they can be periodically updated;
• not suitable for permanent use for people with problems in the cervical spine due to the fact that they are not able to reliably fix the neck and head in a certain position;
• too soft: in spite of elasticity, they are not able to provide the desired stiffness;
• propensity for the accumulation of static electricity. They require the use of special antistatic additives during the washing that prevent the product from electrification. When using a cover, the material of which is 100% cotton, the static is markedly reduced. For baby pillows, for example, only natural covers are used.

In order to extend the life of the product, you need to follow the following recommendations:

• observance of temperature during washing. Do not heat the water above 40 degrees, and before placing the pillow in the machine should be abundantly moisten it with water at room temperature;
• use washing gel or liquid. It is very difficult to remove the powder completely from a material having a porous structure and consisting of hollow fibers, even with repeated rinsing;
• carry out washing in the “delicate”, “children's” or “synthetics” modes, spin to produce at low speeds;
• Do not use bleaching agents in order to avoid damage to the fibrous structure of the padding polyester;
• when washing in a typewriter, it is recommended to place several balls for tennis together with a cushion, this will avoid knocking down the material;
• dry the product can only be in a horizontal position, occasionally turning from one side to another;
• With hand washing, you should eliminate the long soak. It is enough to place the pillow in the previously prepared soapy water and leave it for 20 minutes. After that, lightly pat the product, squeeze it a little and start rinsing, changing the water several times;
• do not wash the product more than 3 times a year;
• after the pillow dries, you need to fluff the material through the fabric of the cover, dividing it into fibers. It is also necessary to do if the pillow was a little fallen during operation.

You can sew a case and correctly fill a pillow yourself. This process is quite simple and will not cause difficulties even for beginners. For the manufacture will need:

• leaf synthetic winterizer;
• thick fabric for sewing case and thin beautiful for pillowcases. For a cover, natural materials of calico and chintz are well suited. These are bright, beautiful and pleasant to the touch fabrics. They have a fairly high wear resistance and density, the seams on them do not crawl during washing;
• zip fastener;
• needle, thread, scissors;
• ruler and felt-tip pen;
• sewing machine.

Working process:

• cut out of a sheet syntepon 10 squares with sides of 44, 40, 36, 32 and 28 cm - two of each size;
• lay the workpiece in 2 piles of the type of pyramid;
• one of the pyramids, turning, put on the second pyramid. In this small squares with a side of 28 cm will be one on the other;
• sew along the edges of large squares between themselves. All the rest will be inside the structure;
• measure the square square billet and sew a thick fabric case. More experienced in the sewing business can sew in the line edge around the perimeter of the cover. This will give the pillow a clearer shape and will not lose the geometric shape after washing;
• unscrew the cover and fill it, wearing on sinteponovuyu part. Then sew tightly on the sewing machine;
• with a small allowance to the size of the cover to cut out the pillowcase and sew it;
• Plastic soft zipper with fine teeth is sewn to the finished pillowcase.

See how to sew a padding cushion in the following video.

The higher the quality of the raw materials used and the more steps in the process of manufacturing the sintepon, the higher the quality and expensive the fabric used for the cover, the higher the final cost of the product. When buying budget options you need to consider that if the product is purchased for daily use, it will very quickly lose its qualities and will require replacement with a new one. If an inexpensive model is purchased as a guest cushion or for infrequent use in nature, then such a product will last much longer, while maintaining its elasticity, softness and excellent appearance.

The harm and benefits of pillows made from sintepon as a whole are objectively evaluated by consumers. There are both positive qualities and small minuses that appear in the process of using pillows:

• low price. In comparison with products from other synthetic, and especially natural fillers, the synthetic winterizer is the most budgetary option. This allows you to purchase products very cheaply and makes it possible to replace it if necessary, without spending significant funds;
• ease of use for people who prefer to sleep on their stomachs;
• compactness. With infrequent use of the product can be tightly rolled up and put in a closet, where it will take much less space than a product with natural content. And before operation it is enough just to straighten the fibers through the fabric of the cover, shake and slightly beat the pillow;
• possibility of washing in a typewriter and quick drying of the product;
• hypoallergenic properties of sintepon. Without fear, such pillows can be used by people suffering from allergies and bronchial asthma. In a synthetic winterizer bacteria, a mold and a fungus are not got. It is non-toxic;
• the main disadvantage of synthetic padding is the rapid wear of the filler and the need to replace the product with a new one;
• The impossibility of using such products for people with neck problems and osteochondrosis is also noted.