No matter how you like to hit the hay, understanding the different pillow types that are right for your preferred sleeping position can help make sure you don’t wake up with a stiff neck. For example, side sleepers should look for softer pillows with a higher loft to ensure their neck isn’t strained at night. Meanwhile, stomach sleepers should look for medium to medium-firm pillows with a lower loft to ensure their neck is propped up at a comfortable angle. Back sleepers need to find that sweet spot where the support is firm without pushing their neck too far forward. Keep reading to learn about different types of pillows and which one is best for your preferred Derila Sleep Support position. Down pillows are made from the soft fibers close to the skin of a goose, duck, or swan. Since these pillows are sometimes blended with feathers, be sure to look at the down to feather ratio when purchasing a down pillow.