Guest bedrooms in an artful getaway in Comporta by Jean-Philippe Demeyer, Frank Ver Elst, and Jean-Paul Dewever are swathed in a wall hanging of Belgian linen.Photo: Miguel Flores-ViannaSave this storySave this storyDown pillows aren’t your average bed accessories. Just look at the competition: Memory foam pillows? Sometimes on the super-firm side. Throw pillows? Designed for decor instead of sleep support. Down pillows are different all around because they’re incredibly plush and tend not to deflate over time. The not-so-secret stuff is down filling from goose or duck feathers that gives them their soft, fluffy feel.

If you’ve heard that this type of pillow is too cushioned, we’re here to debunk the myth. They almost always come in different densities, especially based on the brands we’re always trying and testing. As sleep enthusiasts, we took it upon ourselves to rest on a variety of pillows like firmer options for back sleepers and side sleepers and cushy picks for stomach sleepers.

After months to even years of use, we found that these picks stood the test of time without flattening or feathers poking out. Find our favorite down pillows that’ll suit every sleep style with a quick scroll below.

Ideal for stomach sleepersThe brand notes that the down pillows are sustainably sourcedSupportive designDownsides

Sizes: Standard, kingFill Material: Triple-washed, IDS certified down fillShell Material: N/ADensity Options: Soft, medium, firmIf you want a down pillow that strikes just the right balance between soft and sturdy, contributor Elaheh Nozari says this is the one for you. Since Nozari says she’s a stomach sleeper who prefers a cushioned pillow with a little firmness, she initially thought a down pillow wouldn’t be a great fit. This Boll & Branch pillow, however, had enough structure to keep her head from sinking straight onto her mattress. Available in three density options, she opted for the medium fill and says it defies the odds. Nozari notes that it is “extremely cozy” while still allowing her “head to feel supported.” She would recommend this pillow to anyone looking for a down pillow that doesn’t feel overly firm.

Sizes: Standard, kingFill Material: Canadian downShell Material: 100% cotton sateenDensity Options: Plush, mid-plush, firmAs a self-proclaimed “chaotic sleeper who is constantly rotating positions,” contributor Jacqueline Wladis knew that she’d need support when shopping for a down pillow. This is the perfect pillow for her since its firm feel bolsters her neck and back as needed. “They’re not so firm that you feel like you’re sleeping on a brick, but they cradle your head,” she shares. Since the care instructions note to spot clean only, she suggests shopping for the Slumber Cloud pillowcase since it is machine washable and breathable for hot sleepers like herself.

Sizes: Standard, kingFill Material: European white goose downShell Material: 100% cotton sateenDensity Options: Soft/medium, medium/firm, firm/extra firmWith a flexible and foldable design, digital features editor Katherine McLaughlin says this adjustable pick helped her make the transition from being a firm foam pillow faithful. She has the Quince’s down pillow in firm, and it stays in her rotation since it retains its shape like a traditional foam pillow and is even easier to care for. “The pillow can be machine-washed in cold water and tumbled dry,” she says. “As someone who is very regimented about bedding cleaning, I appreciate that I can throw it in the wash without too much thought.”

RDS and Oeko-Tex-certifiedBoasts a polished sateen cover with subtle stripesThe three-chamber duck down and feather design gives it a super-soft yet supportive feelDownsides