A bolster is a tube-like pillow filled with fibre or cotton. Bolster pillows are unique because of their cylindrical shape. In western countries, bolsters are usually placed on the head of the bed to provide head or back support. In addition, in asian countries, the bolster is designed to be hugged when sleeping to increase the comfortness. Bolster pillows can be used as decorative item too. Mixing bolster pillows with other shapes of pillows can give a completed, decorator look to beds, couches, and other upholstered furniture.
Bolster pillows are very popular in children's market. Bolster pillows for children sold in a variety of colors and filled with microbeads. These types of bolster pillows are typically covered with a fabric that is a combination of nylon, Lycra and spandex. They are usually for playing, sleeping, resting on and watching television.
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