Let's talk pillows
Aug 17, 2011 10:34 PM
Joined: Jul 7, 2011
Points: 35
Pillows seem to be overlooked. However, just as important as the right mattress.

Recently bought a Tempur Cloud w/1 Rhapsody pillow & 1 Cloud pillow.

The Rhapsody pillow ended up being too high for me as it kept my head at an upward angle & I was waking up with neck pain. The Cloud pillow was a lot better, but I don't think it's 100% right for me either plus it only comes in standard size. Too small as I have a king bed & it is annoying having to keep moving the pillow as I move.

The Tempur side pillow seems like it would be excellent for me (side sleeper), but it's too small. As of now, I think the only good option for my body is the Tempur neck pillow as it comes in king size.

I really would like to stay with a memory foem pillow, but am open to other options. However, no down (allergies & asthma)

Re: Let's talk pillows
Reply #9 Aug 22, 2011 12:28 PM
Joined: Jul 5, 2011
Points: 20
tompa wrote:

No down pillows for me.

 

Anyone ever use a buckwheat or microbead pillow?

I tried the buckwheat/micro-bead in the search for the perfect pillow. The buckwheat/micro-bead didn't do the trick. I found myself waking up in an uncomfortable position as well as being too hot. I've two memory foam ones. One is being used to pad my desk chair. It does a great job of cushioning by behind but not my head....smiley

I don't know what to try. Years ago I slept on a down pillow and didn't like it (hot and caused some allergy problems). I ran across a pillow when at one of the big mattress stores. It was supposedly comprise of coconut foam. Seems really soft and was $100.surprise

I may have to buy some remnants from one of the online mattress companies and try building one out of latex.indecision

Re: Let's talk pillows
Reply #10 Aug 25, 2011 10:16 PM
Joined: Jul 7, 2011
Points: 35
I'm now on the Isotonic Indulgence pillow. If anyone wants to buy my Cloud pillow, let me know. Will ship in original box & plastic. Pillow itself was never laid on.
Re: Let's talk pillows
Reply #11 Aug 26, 2011 7:44 PM
Joined: Aug 5, 2010
Points: 227
quantumflux wrote:

 

I ordered the Z by Malouf 100% Natural Talalay Latex Zoned Pillow from amazon over a year ago and love it.    http://www.amazon.com/Malouf-Natural-Talalay-QUEEN-HIGH-LOFT-PLUSH/dp/B00382XCL6/


I bought 2 of those over a year ago, and the chemical smell is still there.  We just threw them out.  I would not recommend them.   I bought one from Custom Sleep Design that is made by Latex International and it had a slight cookie smell for about a day and was great afterwards.  It was a very pleasant smell anyway.  Big difference in the material.

This message was modified Aug 26, 2011 by Sall
Re: Let's talk pillows
Reply #12 Sep 2, 2011 5:39 PM
Joined: Aug 1, 2009
Points: 175
Has anyone tried the "ErgoSoft" latex pillow?

http://www.absolutecomfortonsale.com/latexpillow.htm

I emailed the vendor to ask whether the latex was Talalay or Dunlop processed; got a prompt response saying it's Dunlop. The website says 16-18 IFD; I wonder if that'll be too soft for me. I think I'm wanting a firm, low-loft pillow -- something I will *not* sink too deep into -- but I really don't know.

I have a latex pillow (bought cheap at Bed Bath & Beyond a couple years ago), but it doesn't get used, 'cause it's way too springy.

 

Also wondering about the "Nu-Lex Optimum Pillow" -- latex with wool batting & cotton cover:

http://www.foamsource.com/shop/product/64

Looks like a possibility.

This message was modified Sep 2, 2011 by Catherine
Re: Let's talk pillows
Reply #13 Sep 8, 2011 12:14 PM
Joined: Sep 8, 2011
Points: 2
looking4sleep99 wrote:

IN looking for beds i fell in love with the Tempur neck pillow.  It was like i would melt into the pillow and the bed and it was very comfortable in store.  I went ahead and bought one, but my bed will not arrive until next week so i have only slet on it for 2 nights on a s mattress.  It came a lot harder then the ones i used in the stores, but thats because its not broken in.  I think it will work better on my Tempur bed when i get that as well.  It's not bad and i wondn't say i wake with any neck pain.

 

There were 2 other pilliow's i  loved in the stores, one was a Tempur pillow, it was very granulated and now for the life of me i cannot find it anywhere.  It's become my mission to find it again, but i have had no luck to date.  The other pillow i really liked was a sealy Embody pillow.  It was very plush and it was nice in the store as well.  The embody pillow is not cheap so i have held off on getting it, maybe i will if i can't get comfortable on the new bed. 

 


Right, pillows are vital.

The best pillow I have ever head is a normal waist pillow. It is a major comfort factor to my home office. :)

Re: Let's talk pillows
Reply #14 Sep 8, 2011 1:57 PM
Joined: Nov 9, 2010
Points: 53
Has anyone seen this pillow? http://www.pillo1.com/

It's super pricey -- but I laid on one in a store when I was trying mattresses and thought it was really cool.

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