LAPPTÅTEL Pillow, high,
How to get it
A pillow with a soft microfiber fabric that you can fluff and shape just as you like to give you support in all the right places. It can be washed frequently at high temperatures – and it dries quickly too.
Article Number904.603.80Product details
A high, easy-care pillow with a brushed microfiber fabric and a polyester ball fiber filling from recycled sources.
The ball fiber filling is pliable, airy and easy to fluff.
Made from 100% recycled polyester which makes it easier to recycle the whole product when it’s time for a new pillow.
Choose this pillow if you are a side or back sleeper and need the support of a higher pillow.
The pillow is machine-washable at 140°F (Hot), a temperature that kills dust mites.
IKEA of Sweden
Measurements
Thread count: 176 /inch²
Length: 20 "
Width: 26 "
Filling weight: 20 oz
Total weight: 22 oz
Reviews
Our take on polyester
Polyester is a durable, wrinkle-resistant and easy-care material that is ideal for many home furnishing products like rugs, pillows, quilts and cushions. The downside to virgin polyester is that it is made from oil, coal or natural gas. This means that when we use virgin polyester, we are exhausting the planet’s natural resources. Our response to this, is to replace all virgin polyester with recycled in our products. In 2020, we achieved the milestone of replacing 79% of the virgin polyester used in IKEA textile products and will accelerate the transformation towards the aim of only using recycled polyester throughout the product range where polyester is used.
Virgin vs recycled polyester
Originally, all polyester was made from oil-based raw materials which are not renewable but we are switching to only using recycled polyester. The good thing is that polyester can be recycled over and over, without negatively affecting the quality of our products. When we make products from recycled polyester, we give a second life to material that is not biodegradable and reduce the amount that may otherwise end up in landfill or the ocean. Instead, PET and other sources of polyester are used to make textiles, storage boxes, kitchen fronts and even lamps. Recycled polyester is just as good as virgin polyester in terms of looks, quality and function, and produces about 50% less in CO2 emissions. And the material is just as clean and safe in every way.
Some challenges with recycled polyester
Recycled polyester makes us less dependent on oil. The amount we convert, is equal to the amount of virgin fossil fuel we eliminate from our polyester raw material (this excludes potential dyeing and other post recycled polyester production treatments). With some exceptions, the challenge is not the conversion of polyester into recycled itself, but to make it available to everyone by keeping it affordable. Buying low environmental impact products often comes with a higher price tag. We want to change that by working to make recycled polyester products more affordable and accessible to the many people.
Only recycled polyester
IKEA is committed to end the dependency on virgin fossil materials and only use renewable or recycled materials by 2030. We are accelerating this movement for polyester in our range and aim to replace all virgin polyester in our textile products with recycled. In 2020, IKEA replaced 79% of the virgin polyester used in IKEA textile products with recycled polyester. In volume, this means we converted 130,000 metric tonnes of recycled polyester, and saved 200,000 tonnes of virign polyester. We haven’t reached our 100% goal yet, but we have come far and overcome many obstacles on the way. These volumes make us a leader in converting to recycled polyester and we hope that our decisions can inspire and motivate whole industries to change.
Responsible sourcing
At IKEA, we demand that all recycled polyester used in IKEA products shall come from recyclers that are compliant with the Global Recycled Standard and traceability is secured to the IKEA product through requirements toward the IKEA Suppliers. By only using recycled polyester that meets the Global Recycled Standards we manage to secure social, environmental and chemical practices at the recycler’s production. We believe that the GRS standard is the best standard on the market today. We work with our partners and textile organisations such as Textile Exchange to further improve standards on recycled materials, including traceability of material beyond the recycling units.
Material
How to care for your polyester pillow
With a little care, you can prolong the life of your polyester pillow and keep it feeling and looking fresh. Use a mild detergent and set your washer on a delicate cycle at 140°F – a temperature that eliminates dust mites. Avoid using bleach and fabric softeners. Polyester pillows can be either air-dried or tumble-dried according to the care instructions. In between washes, air your pillow regularly, if possible, in direct sunlight.
Quality
A pillow made with you in mind
At IKEA, we ensure that our pillows meet the highest quality demands. Our dedicated team of product developers listen to what customers have to say and constantly work to improve every aspect of the pillow. This includes extensive testing of the filling, comfort and durability to make sure they meet our strict quality standards. We also do our best to use long-lasting materials that will stand the test of time and give you many years of comfy and blissful sleep.