How to beat padding polyester in a pillow?

Jackets, pillows. Blankets with padding polyester filling are considered comfortable and practical. After washing, the synthetic winterizer regains its shape, does not become thinner, and does not come out through the seams. At the same time, synthetic winterizer retains heat well, and products with it are cheaper than with down filling. It is believed that synthetic winterizer can be washed even in a washing machine without selecting the delicate cycle.

And this is a mistake, since the material still requires some care, and it may well go astray. Synthetic padding in a jacket significantly worsens its properties. She ceases to be warm and practical. The situation is even worse with a pillow or blanket. Meanwhile, this is not a reason to throw away the item. If stray fluff can be put in order, then padding polyester even more so.

How to restore a pillow

Stages of work:

Replacing the squib;

Replacing the pretensioner;

Car software reprogramming;
If necessary, change the shock sensors.

Features of hand washing

The best option for washing would be the manual method, which ensures the service life of the product up to 10 years. Despite the fact that the procedure will take more time compared to a machine procedure, the result will be better and the pillow will not lose its performance characteristics. It is recommended to use a large-volume container (a basin or water is collected directly into the bath itself).

For soaking, a liquid product is selected (powder, hair shampoo, gel compositions for washing wool and silk items). The composition is first completely dissolved in a small amount of warm water, then added to a container of water in which the pillow will be washed. The water temperature is measured with a thermometer and should not be above 30 degrees. Soak for 30 to 40 minutes. Afterwards, remove the product from the soap solution and rinse thoroughly under running water.

In what cases is recovery possible?

Quite often, the question is which parts to repair:

When an impact occurs, the device supplying gas to the cushion ( the squib ) burns out. After operation it must be changed.
You will also need to change the pretensioners in the seat belts, as well as the squib, they will become unusable.
Sometimes shock sensors .
Please pay attention to the car software , after the impact signal it is blocked, you will need to reprogram the microcircuit.

The last three points, however, relate indirectly to the airbag, so the main question is to change the airbag or, if possible, limit yourself to replacing the squib? The second is quite acceptable if we are talking about restoring pillows after an accident, and not the need to replace them after their expiration date. Otherwise, due to the natural aging of synthetic materials, everything must be changed!

But still, a complete replacement is somewhat more reliable.

Description

What is a pillow made of this material stuffed with? Polyester fibers made from polyester. Non-woven filler made from hollow fibers. They are fastened together using heat treatment. Unscrupulous manufacturers make filler by gluing fibers together. It can be easily identified by the smell of a chemical adhesive.

The thermally bonded fibers are treated on top with antibacterial impregnation and silicone. This improves performance properties. Sintepon is the very first synthetic filler.

The synthetic padding pillow is made from primary raw materials. No recycled waste is used. Recycled material is not of sufficient quality for sleeping textiles. It will quickly begin to roll, the fibers will move, the pillow will become caked, with lumps inside.

Price

The better the quality of the padding polyester placed inside the pillow, the more natural the fabric from which the cover is made, the higher the cost of the item. It’s not worth buying a budget model to use it every day. It will quickly lose its characteristics, the money will be wasted.

Not too expensive pillows are good for sudden guests who do not stay for long, for use in the country, in nature.

The price of accessories in size 60 by 60 in a case made of cheap fabric is from 100 rubles, in size 70 by 70 - from 120 rubles. This applies to wholesale purchases.

In regular stores the prices are higher, however, and here you can make a bargain.

What is bamboo fiber

Bamboo (Bambúsa) is one of the most unpretentious and widespread plants on the globe. The height of some of its varieties reaches 38 m, growing by more than 1 m per day. At the same time, it adapts perfectly to any soil and natural conditions and does not require any special care, including chemical fertilizers. Therefore, its raw materials are considered environmentally friendly.

Almost all "bamboo" pillows on the market contain bamboo fiber, which is chemically produced and resembles viscose. This is due to the fact that although this method cannot be called natural, it significantly reduces the cost of production and increases production volumes.

Bamboo - regenerated (fluffed) cellulose fiber is made from plant stems that are no more than 4 years old. It is as snow-white and thin as viscose, but much stronger. There are two methods of its production: mechanical and chemical, which are preceded by grinding the stems into sawdust.

Mechanical processing of bamboo raw materials into fiber involves manually combing individual threads from softened plant pulp. Its technology is similar to the creation of flax. The crushed stems are treated with natural enzymes and brought to a homogeneous state. Threads 15-20 cm long are drawn from the resulting raw materials. This process is environmentally friendly, but low-productivity and expensive. Therefore, products made from handmade bamboo fiber cannot be cheap. They are labeled as “bamboo linen” - bamboo linen.
Chemical processing of bamboo is similar to the creation of viscose. It is not environmentally friendly, since it uses chemical reagents, but it allows you to obtain large volumes of raw materials in a short time, which significantly reduces the cost of the original product. Briefly the process is as follows. The crushed stems are treated with caustic soda or potassium and a sticky mass is obtained. It is passed through metal plates with many tiny holes and then placed in an acidic environment to harden. As a result of subsequent processing, all toxins are washed out of the raw material, and it becomes safe. Chemically produced fiber is labeled as “bamboo rayon” - bamboo rayon or “bamboo viscose” - bamboo viscose.

The appearance and feel of the fibers produced by both methods are no different. Both are white, very durable, soft and have a structure with many micro-holes.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the material:

Not allergic. Polyester synthetic fibers are not attractive to germs, mold, parasites, and mites. This reduces the risk of developing allergies.
Hygiene - synthetic winterizer has no odor. It does not absorb foreign odors. Does not accumulate dust.
Environmentally friendly due to the absence of adhesives in the production of filler. The fibers are combined under high temperature.
Good thermoregulation. The porous texture allows you to regulate the temperature. Warm in winter, cool in summer.
Pillows made from synthetic padding are elastic and quickly return to their shape after mechanical stress.
Moisture resistance of siliconized fibers. Silicone does not allow moisture inside the thread; the water evaporates quickly. The product will not take long to dry.
Breathable, good air circulation. Hollow fibers allow air to pass through and help moisture evaporate quickly.
Easy care. Easy machine wash.
It's inexpensive. Cheaper than natural and other polyester fillers.
It weighs a little with a large volume.

Negative properties of padding polyester:

Not durable, maximum service life is 2 years. At this price, it’s not a pity to update the pillow on time.
Excessive softness. It will not provide the necessary rigidity.
Accumulates static electricity. It is necessary to use antistatic agents when washing. Natural pillowcases reduce electrification.

Some people experience health hazards from synthetic padding:

poor neck support;
Pain increases due to osteochondrosis and intervertebral hernia.

An allergy to a synthetic padding pillow occurs if the product is cheap, made with the addition of unnecessary chemicals, or has a strong smell.

Natural filler

It is not recommended to clean down and feather pillows yourself. You should rely on professionals who will also disinfect the fluff. This is necessary, because disinfection destroys pathogenic microflora that accumulates in the down filler over time. The pillowcase should be replaced once a year, because it gets dirty and tears, letting fluff through.

A pillow with natural feathers inside will last longer if:

beat it daily;
constantly ventilate and dry it outside;
Ventilate the room where you sleep more often, clean it regularly, then there will be less chance of pastel mites appearing.

Tips for choosing

How to choose a padding polyester pillow:

The seams should be small, even, continuous. This ensures the safety of the filler inside. When stretching the space around the seam there should be no holes or punctures.
Natural cotton cover, preferably with a zipper. It makes it easier to wash the cover, clean the filling, and change it if necessary.
No chemical smell. Many manufacturers do not comply with manufacturing rules, using inexpensive harmful substances and compounds. They can be easily identified by their unpleasant odor.

Whether the synthetic winterizer burns or not: when it burns, it melts and emits a chemical smell. It melts into a lump and emits black smoke.

With the help of specialists

When fully restoring an airbag, the technicians perform the work described above for you sequentially.

How much does it cost

A banal installation of an “imitation” airbag will cost a pittance - sometimes 200-250 rubles, but it will be a dummy that will not do anything in the event of an accident, that is, you are actually left without an airbag. Normal restoration is more expensive - replacing one squib can cost from 500 rubles, and the final price for the entire work can be from several thousand rubles .

How experts restore pillows

Just contact the service center, explain what you need and agree on a time frame for completing the work.