In order to design thermally desirable pillows, the relation between the sensory evaluation of the coolness of pillows and their thermal transport properties was investigated. The perception value
Pv of coolness was correlated with the dry heat loss
Qd of the pillow. The pillows with a large value of
Qd were regarded as cooler. The
Pv value tended to correspond to the apparent thermal conductivity
Ke of the padding material used in the top side of the pillow. Pillows with a large value of
Ke were regarded as cooler. The pillows with a small value for the contact area
CA of the head and pillow showed a cooler feeling. The temperature
Tm between the head and pillow after 30 minutes of use was measured. A pillow that had larger values for
Qd and
Ke and a smaller value for
CA showed a lower value for
Tm, and was regarded as being cooler.
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