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Compare Two Dakimakura Inner Pillows Before You Buy

An inner pillow listing is easy to skim: choose a size, choose a filling label, and add it to the cart. But two products can share the name “inner pillow” while offering different dimension menus and construction descriptions. If you already have a dakimakura cover, those differences matter more than the photograph or the starting price.

This guide compares two real listings at Dakimakura Store: the standard inner pillow and the model titled “Inner Pillow With Double Sides Zipper.” It helps you read their current options, identify the sizes they share, and confirm the exact line item you are ordering. For the basic difference between a printed cover and its filled insert, start with the site’s cover-versus-inner-pillow guide; the decision here is specifically between two insert listings.

Identify the two listings before comparing them

The standard inner pillow currently uses the SKU “Inner Pillow.” Its purchase panel lists size and filling choices. The double-side-zipper inner pillow uses the SKU “Zipper Inner” and has its own size and filling selectors. The zipper wording is part of that product’s title, so do not assume that the two listings are interchangeable versions of one cart item.

Photos help you recognize the products, but a photograph cannot prove the selected dimension or filling. Read the full title and SKU, then open the option menu. If the product title, image and written detail do not answer a question about construction, contact the store with the SKU before ordering. That is more reliable than inferring an unlisted feature from a seam in a photo.

White standard dakimakura inner pillow on a yellow background
The standard inner pillow listing has its own dimension and filling menu.

Compare the dimension menus, not just the titles

The standard inner pillow currently offers 100 × 34, 120 × 40, 150 × 50, 160 × 50, 170 × 60 and 180 × 60 cm. The double-side-zipper listing currently offers 120 × 40, 150 × 50, 160 × 50 and 180 × 60 cm. The four sizes in the second list also appear in the first. The 100 × 34 and 170 × 60 cm choices appear on the standard listing but not in the zipper listing’s current selector.

That is a concrete reason to check the product page before deciding. If your cover was ordered in 170 × 60 cm, for example, the standard listing currently has a matching label, while the zipper listing does not show that label. Do not substitute 180 × 60 cm simply because the widths match. The lengths still differ. Likewise, 150 × 50 and 160 × 50 cm are separate choices even though both are 50 cm wide.

Use your cover’s original order record, label or measured dimensions as the reference. Measure both length and width, and note whether you are reading centimeters or inches. When comparing a used cover, its flat, relaxed measurements may not be as clear as the original selected option. If your records and measurements disagree, ask the store before picking a near size. The cover and insert size guide gives more detail on matching dimensions.

Current size option Standard inner pillow Double-side-zipper listing
100 × 34 cm Listed Not listed
120 × 40 cm Listed Listed
150 × 50 cm Listed Listed
160 × 50 cm Listed Listed
170 × 60 cm Listed Not listed
180 × 60 cm Listed Listed

These are the selectors observed on the live listings, not a guarantee of future availability. Recheck the menu when you buy. A size shown in a general guide is not automatically a selectable variant of every individual product.

Read filling labels independently on each page

Both listings currently show “Polypropylene cotton” and “Down cotton” as filling choices. Those are the labels visible in the product selectors. The pages do not supply a controlled comparison of firmness, weight distribution, longevity or allergy suitability for the two options. Do not translate a label into a personal comfort promise. If the exact filling behavior matters to you, request product-specific information from the store.

Choose the filling only after deciding which listing and dimension fit your needs. A default price above the options may not be the final price. On both pages, option selections can change the displayed cart total. To compare costs fairly, select the same dimension and the intended filling on each listing, then compare the resulting configuration rather than two unselected base prices.

Keep cover fabric separate from insert filling. Peach Skin, Natural Velvet and Two Way Tricot describe printed-cover choices elsewhere on the site. They are not names for the filling inside these two products. Reading those fields as different layers keeps your cart clear: the insert has a size and filling; a separate cover has a size and outer fabric.

White double-side-zipper inner pillow shown against a purple background
The second listing uses the SKU “Zipper Inner”; confirm the selected size and filling in its cart line.

What does the zipper wording mean for your choice?

The second listing explicitly names a double-side zipper, whereas the standard listing’s title does not. That distinction can matter if you are looking for the product identified by that construction feature. It does not, by itself, tell you how the zipper is built, whether its filling can be adjusted, or what care method applies. Those details require a reliable product-specific description or confirmation from the store.

In other words, do not buy the zipper model solely because a photograph seems to show a seam. The title and SKU identify the listing; the selector identifies the configuration; a verified specification should answer any remaining construction question. The store’s zipper guide explains why cover closures and inner-pillow zippers should not be confused. The zipper on a printed cover and the zipper mentioned in an insert title belong to different products.

Choose by situation

You already own a cover in a shared size. If its dimension is 120 × 40, 150 × 50, 160 × 50 or 180 × 60 cm, both current listings have a matching size label. Decide whether the zipper-titled model is a feature you specifically want, then compare the selected filling and resulting cart prices.

Your cover uses 100 × 34 or 170 × 60 cm. Those labels currently appear on the standard insert page and not on the zipper page. Start with the matching standard option and verify it against your cover’s original size. Do not round to the next available number in the other listing.

You are buying your first complete pillow setup. Choose the printed artwork and cover size separately. Then pick an inner pillow with that same listed size. A cover such as the Ran Mouri design has its own cover-size and fabric selectors; those fields do not automatically add either inner pillow to your cart. Read each cart line before payment.

You are replacing an old insert. Record the size of the cover you plan to keep. If you liked your earlier insert, your old order details can also tell you which SKU and filling label you bought. If you want a different listing this time, compare the current menus from the beginning rather than assuming the old configuration carries over.

A final cart and record check

Before checkout, verify four facts in one pass: the inner pillow’s SKU, its selected length and width, its selected filling label, and the final price for that configuration. If you are buying a cover too, confirm its dimensions match the insert and that its fabric appears as a separate option. Save both product URLs and the cart selection for later reference.

The inner pillow category is a useful starting point, but the individual page is where the actual options live. When a specification is missing or contradictory, pause and ask before paying. A few precise questions can prevent a size mismatch or an assumption about what the zipper model includes.

Frequently asked questions

Do both inner pillow listings offer 160 × 50 cm?

Yes, both current selectors show a 160 × 50 cm choice. Check the live page again when ordering, then confirm the same dimension on your cover.

Which listing has a 170 × 60 cm option?

The standard inner pillow page currently lists 170 × 60 cm. The double-side-zipper page does not show it in its current selector.

Do the same filling labels mean the pillows feel identical?

No. Both selectors use the labels “Polypropylene cotton” and “Down cotton,” but the pages do not establish identical feel or performance. Ask for a product-specific answer if that comparison matters.

Is the double-side zipper on the printed cover?

The phrase appears in the title of an inner pillow product. A printed cover is a separate product with its own options. Check the relevant listing instead of transferring a feature from one layer to the other.

Can I choose based on the starting price?

Only after selecting the size and filling you actually want. Option choices can change the total, so compare the finished configurations shown in the cart.

Begin with your cover’s exact dimensions, then compare the two insert pages at the same selected size. With the SKU, filling and cart total visible, the choice becomes a specific product decision rather than a guess based on a photo.

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