Not only is the fiber fill blend made with cooling-infused memory foam for a refreshing feel, but it has three customizable firmness levels to meet your comfort needs along with the stretch of the zipper: plush (zipperless on two sides), medium (zipperless on one side), and firm (zipperless on two sides). “I was like Goldilocks, testing every loft level every night,” says Alpert. “I decided on medium firmness, which has a zipper opening.” She adds that while some adjustable pillows have additional inserts or fillers and require space to house it all, Marlow’s three-in-one pillow design is perfect for those who have limited storage space.
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Selection for side sleepers
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Rachel Fletcher
Honeydew Delicious Side Sleeper Pillow
- size: Queen, Queen Silk Gift Pack, King, King Silk Gift Pack
- Fill Content: Gel Memory Foam and Microfiber
- Cover Material: bamboo to viscose
- Care: Machine wash the cover
ergonomic design; Optional fill below; Comes with silk pillowcase
More expensive than some of the pillows in this guide
If side sleeping is your position of choice, this crescent design will be the perfect little cocoon. The curve is designed to lift your head so your neck and shoulders get extra support. for this alternative fill below (hypoallergenic, by the way), it’s like Below In the sense that it does not deteriorate over time. However, it is not overly bloated. Even though the filling is adjustable, it tends to be a little firm to maintain the structured pillow shape that side sleepers typically need most. Commercial Director Rachel Fletcher He likes it and says, “It has the perfect amount of firmness for me—I can’t stand a softer pillow.”
It also does not prevent heat. The breathable, CertiPUR-US-certified, copper-infused memory foam filling is a great combo for side sleepers who run hot. Fletcher says, “Although a side sleeper pillow may look a little awkward on your bed, I love that it comes with its own fitted silk pillowcase, which (a) is great for skin and hair and (b) makes it a little neater than my pillowcase.”
Best Memory Foam Alternatives
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Katherine McLaughlin
Tuft & Needle Premium Pillow
- size: standard, king
- Fill Content: Patented adaptive foam containing graphite and cooling gel
- Cover Material: micro tencel
- Care: Machine wash the cover in cold water with light colors. Do not bleach it. Hang to dry.
Helps target pressure points; Infused with cooling gel; Stable Replenishment of Memory Foam
cover needs to air dry
Not quite memory foam, Tuft & Needle has designed this pillow to be a new and improved version of the famous material. Since some sleepers like the memory foam feel that can feel like you’re “sinking” into a pillow like quicksand, the brand’s Adaptive Foam is designed to deliver a feeling of support and comfort as it adjusts to a person’s movements for a more stable sleep experience. It is also refreshing with its graphite and cooling gel, making you feel comfortable in every season. digital feature editor Katherine McLaughlin There is a fan. After owning it for more than a year, she says, “It’s holding up great – not thinned or lost any of its plushness.”
More Advertisement-Approved memory foam pillows
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Photo: Nashiya Baker
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Photo: Nashiya Baker
My Sheets Rock Cooler Memory Foam Pillow
- size: standard, king
- Fill Content: memory foam
- Cover Material: bamboo rayon
- Care: N/A
Prime Pressure Relief; Supportive Design; Cooling Gel Pad for Hot Sleepers
Care instructions not specified on site
For those looking for a really sturdy pillow, this is the pillow for you. Solid Memory Foam Pillow Senior Commerce Editor Nashia Baker Considers the pillow as the ultimate helper. While she often sleeps on her side with this pillow to support her neck in one place throughout the night, she feels refreshed and comfortable no matter her sleep position — in other words, this is a good choice for combination sleepers too.
