Pillows are usually selected after a mattress. Why? Just like sheets and duvets, they correspond with the size of your bed. Here's what you should know about the different pillow insert sizes and dimensions.
What Size is a Standard Pillow?
Standard pillow dimensions are 20 x 26 inches. The versatile size works with twin and twin XL (extra-long) beds, as well as full and queen beds. People usually use two standard pillows for fulls and queens and one for twin beds. (That's why different sizes of sheets and duvet cover sets come with one or two pillowcases.)
Standard vs. Queen Pillows
What size is a queen pillow? Queen-size pillow dimensions are 20 x 30 inches. Though they're a few inches longer than standard pillows, the two are interchangeable for the most part. You won't need larger pillowcases with queen pillows, as standard cases fit queen pillows and vice versa.
What Size is a King Pillow?
King-size pillow dimensions are 20 x 36 inches. Measuring a full 10 inches longer than the standard pillow size, a pair goes side by side on king and California king beds.
What Size is a Euro Pillow?
Like decorative pillow sizes, European pillow sizes vary, but they're almost always square-shaped. Parachute's Euro pillow dimensions are 26 x 26 inches. Twin beds usually call for one, whereas fulls, queens and kings typically look best with two.
What Size is a Body Pillow?
Body pillow sizes vary as well, though most are about 54 x 20 inches. The long, oversized design can be used on any bed size for support, decoration or both.
Mixing and Matching Pillow Sizes
While standard pillows generally go on twin and queen beds and larger beds call for king size, pillow sizes can be mixed and matched to create a desired look or feel. You might use a standard pillow for sleeping, a king for reading in bed and a Euro for decoration. Then you might toss on a body pillow, which can offer support while you sleep and a touch of style when you make your bed.
Know Your Pillow Fill
Pillows can be stuffed with anything. We set out to design a pillow that was comfortable but also easy to care for, which ruled out uber-natural materials like buckwheat and horsehair. We also needed our pillows to stay cool in warm temperatures without firming up when temperatures drop – eliminating synthetics like memory foam and latex. Thus, we created two fill options: All natural European White Down and premium microfiber down alternative.
Down Pillows
Tried and true, down fill has staying power for good reason: It offers the best of both worlds. It’s supportive and durable but also fluffy and light. The down pillows you’ll find at Parachute boast a fill power of 750, which translates to a plump fill with a high percentage of down clusters and larger than average down cluster size (AKA dream zone).
Down Alternative Pillows
If you have dust or seasonal allergies or prefer vegan home decor, a feather fill may leave you sniffling while you snooze. Your best bet is a hypoallergenic Down Alternative Pillow. A modern microfiber fill (like the one used by Parachute) mimics the density of pure down, providing support without irritating sensitive systems.
What About the Euro?
Euro pillows are the secret to a well-dressed bed. Add another layer of comfort and support to your bed with a perfectly appointed Euro. More for decoration than for sleep, our euro pillows are made of 5% down and 95% feather fill.