HOMESCAPES - White Duck Feather Pillow Pack of 4 Pillows (Set of 2 Pairs) - Machine Washable - Hypo Allergenic & Anti Dust Mite RDS Certified.

After reading some mixed reviews (especially with a few specifically mentioning insufficient filling) I was a little hesitant initially. However, I've been using a Homescapes goose down quilt for some time which for the most part is of good quality. (A couple of the box baffles (sections) weren't quite equally filled but it's a minor issue & I've been very happy with it in every other regard). Going by the overall quality of my Homescapes quilt I decided to go ahead & purchase their pillows as well.The moment I opened the massive box they arrived in I could immediately see & feel I needn't have worried about the amount of filling. All 4 have ample & equal filling for medium density pillows. The down proof cotton covers are a nice thick fabric & they also look, & feel good quality too. (The outer fabric of my quilt is quite rustly although it has improved over time, however, these pillows barely rustle in comparison new. You can hear the fabric of the pillows gently rustle when you move your head but it's not annoying & it's minimal IMHO). The pillows are well finished all round, I closely checked each of them & I couldn't find any tatty ends or poor stitching at all. I still aired them before use but it wasn't absolutely necessary, there were no odours new out of the bags. (The quilt didn't have any odours upon receipt either & the filling that Homescapes use seems to be well treated). Once inside antibacterial pillow protectors it's a bit of a squeeze getting these pillows into some of my outer covers, when fully plumped up they are huge!! They are very comfortable, I've had no issues with being poked or prodded by sharp shafts/quills, & I have no complaints at all. They do trap in a lot of air & plump up very nicely, (obviously a good degree is squeezed out when weight/pressure is applied), but they still hold some air in quite well. They can flatten out at times depending on how they're being used, a jolly good shake soon restores them & a regular plumping also helps them over time. (I'm badly disabled & I suffer from severe chronic pain due to spinal injuries I sustained during my service in the armed forces. Obviously, it's VITAL that I have comfortable pillows & bedding or my problems are aggravated even further. Finding the best options for my particular circumstances can be a royal pain at times too, but in this instance I've got lucky again with Homescapes' products & found precisely what I was searching for). As with most things, there are pros & cons to down/feather vs hollowfibre & I really had, had enough of the cons of hollowfibre quilts/pillows. Personally, 3 of these pillows are sufficient to prop me up (although I also have a fully adjustable hospital style bed to help in that regard too). I can only lay on my back as well, I can't lay/sleep on my sides or stomach at all. 2 of these pillows are perfect for head & neck support for me laying flat. Otherwise, I really can't comment on their suitability or comfort for side sleepers, (I would imagine 2 would still be sufficient for those of a slight to average build).The pillows are simply packaged as pairs in clear plastic bags with a cardboard insert from the manufacturer with product & contact details. The pillows I received weren't compressed & they were essentially ready for use straight out of the bags. There are multiple labels stitched onto the pillows in a group, (they include instructions for care/maintenance, the specific type & ratio of the filling, a "hand signed" quality control check label, & a label with details for contacting the manufacturer directly). I'm certainly very happy with their quality, especially for their price when compared to expensive alternatives. I would certainly purchase more in the future if needed & I'd happily recommend them. Very good. 5/5.UPDATE - My niece has just moved into her 1st flat. I had promised I'd help out with a few things she needed starting out & she asked for some pillows. I immediately ordered another x4 pack of these for her. The 2nd batch was IDENTICAL to the 1st & she's very pleased with hers too. (Mine continue to be very good also. As previously mentioned, they can flatten out quite a bit when used more for propping up with the extra weight upon them. A really good shake/plumping on a regular basis puffs them straight back up again & stops the down compressing into a firm mass. They could actually go much larger if my standard sized outer cases weren't restricting their maximum size too). That's 2 seperate orders (x8 pillows) that we're very happy with!! 5/5.

Fab price for 4, well packaged, arrived quickly. Fluff up nice. No rustling. Soft & comfy. The firmness & thickness is fine for me, especially with four pack.

Why all the negative reviews - smell?? Not enough feathers??? These are real feather pillows, not plump overstuffed synthetic pillows from the supermarket. They are exactly what I wanted. Plump up nicely, no smell. I use a good pillow protector over them (this stops the ends of the feathers poking thru). If you want better, plumper feather pillows then pay £50 per pillow. These are great value and perfectly plump enough for my liking. Exactly as a feather pillow should be.

Cotton and real feather and down is far more important than cheap man made products.

These pillows have helped me massively great comfort good quality and soft but not overly soft easy to pluff up and reshape back to normally after a long sleep

Beautiful quality, extremely happy with my purchase. I would recommend.

Comfy, retain shape, and are very well filled! Unfortunately after a few months the feathers poke out and are quite sharp!

I think they need to be filled a little more but !! If you puff them up they are perfect and the price is accurate!!