Chios Cotton Throw Pillow, 16 x 24 inches

The Chios pillow is blue cotton with clean white geometric lines. The pillow is made from cotton. Cotton is a soft fiber, and soft fibers are a touch sensory experience.

Havenith’s 2002 research explains that a stable thermal input reduces the regulatory load on the hypothalamus, the region responsible for regulating temperature and physical comfort. Hormonal transitions, exercise, environmental intensity, and stress-related heat buildup can cause sudden spikes in skin temperature. Cotton’s breathable structure supports thermal stability by wicking heat and moisture from the skin, helping reduce these spikes when they occur. This maintains a comfortable skin microclimate. Many people choose cotton in moderate climates because its natural ventilation supports balanced comfort. Research indicates that soft, familiar textures such as cotton can soothe individuals who feel anxious or overwhelmed (McGlone et al., 2014).

Details

• Material: Cotton
• Colors: Blue, White
• Size: 16 x 24 inches (41 x 61 cm)
• Weight: 10.5 oz (298 g)
• Insert: Not included

Pairing Note

Textiles provide tactile grounding by activating the skin’s mechanoreceptors to produce calming physical feedback (McGlone et al., 2014) and ease tension (McEwen, 2007). Visual: People often look at color, pattern, and form while touching fabric. The eyes help the brain understand what the hands are feeling (Lakoff, 1987). When the visual cue matches the texture, the sensory cue helps the brain process the experience more efficiently, making the experience clearer. This visual-tactile pairing creates a small resonance of emotional steadiness (Juslin & Västfjäll, 2008) and strengthens memory through familiar sensory combinations (Herz, 2016).