Standard pillows

Standard pillows, are those that measure 20 x 26.

Standard pillows, are those that measure 20 x 26. You will also see them sized
21x 27 inches from those manufacturers desiring to be different. King size pillows
tend to be impractical, unless a person's frame is large and they need the extra
support that a king size pillow provides.

Most major airlines provide Standard pillows along with blankets, or even feather
duvets in first class. In fact, on long international flights, a first class passenger
may feel as though he or she is at a five-star hotel. However, there are some exceptions
where airlines provide dinky pillows instead of standard size. Frequent travelers
have been known to take along their own silk or sateen pillowcases to assure resting
their heads on clean pillows. On the positive side, airline pillows are firm enough
to support the back.

Standard pillows may be filled with 50 percent polyester and 50 percent cotton,
or 100 percent cotton, with cotton covers. They may be treated for antibacterial
qualities or be flame-retardant. Correctional Facilities are required to meet state
and/or federal guidelines for the safety of bedding materials.

Effective January 1, 2004, California has issued safety regulations to protect consumers
from mattress fires caused by open flames. Enforcement begins January 1, 2005.
All mattresses, box springs, and futons manufactured for the sale in the state of
California must resist intense fire growth. California has asked the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission to make these tough standards a nationwide law. A similar
standard for comforters and pillows is being developed.

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