If you’re looking for a fluffier feel, The Purple Plush Pillow is made without the Purple Grid and may be a good option to try. Firmness Jeon MY, et al. (2014). Improving the quality of sleep with an optimal pillow: A randomized, comparative study. All of the pillow options are made with breathable materials in the cover to enhance their temperature control. While the loft of many Purple pillows can be modified, each model is offered in only one size for length and width. Interior Grid Material: Remove from the cover and wash in warm water with gentle soap, then let air dry.

The other thing that’s worth noting with the pillow is the powder that coats the Hyper-Elastic Polymer material. Purple says this is non-toxic and 100% safe. You can read about it on Purple’s blog. I don’t want to make a big deal out of this since it’s apparently entirely benign, but it just makes a mess if you do remove the cover. We aren’t concerned about it from a health perspective, but having to clean up the powder irked us a little.

Release Summary

The Harmony Purple Pillow falls somewhere between the two in terms of support, and is best for those looking for a luxury, breathable sleeping experience. It contains the same revolutionary Hyper-Elastic Polymer from the Purple mattress, but contains an additional Talalay latex support layer. After launching in 2015 with its first mattress, Purple has consistently expanded its offerings with diverse mattresses, sheets, and a line of pillows. The Purple Pillow is its flagship model and features the company’s Purple Grid, a specialty material also found in the Purple Mattress.

The Purple Plush Pillow is a different case altogether, as it is filled with a polyester down-like material that makes the pillow more traditional. The Purple Plush Pillow also has a pair of zippers that allows users to adjust the loft of the pillow so it can be firm or soft, depending on the users’ wish. Lastly, as the most affordable option, we think it’s the most accommodating. Low F-Z, et al. (2017). Effects of mattress material on body pressure profiles in different sleeping postures. So the loft of the pillow is the same at 8” tall uncompressed, whether it’s zipped or unzipped. But then while it’s zipped up, the pillow has less room to flatten out (which is why it feels firmer), making it 2.5-3.5” tall while compressed. While the pillow is unzipped, the fluff has more room to spread out, so it ranges from 2-4” tall while compressed. Regardless of how you toss and turn, it can take years to find your perfect pillow. Just ask Purple creators, brothers Tony and Terry Pearce, who have dedicated their careers to mastering the science of comfort. The Purple Harmony™ Pillow features a 360-degree wrap of our temperature-balancing Honeycomb GelFlex® Grid that surrounds a ventilated Talalay latex core. This best-in-class combination not only keeps cool throughout the night, but also strikes an ideal balance of softness and support that instantly conforms to the shape of your head for a weightless, floating feel.

The Purple Pillow is made from the company’s Purple Grid. The company says this porous design paired with a polyester-blend pillow cover makes for cooler sleep. Slumber Yard team member Matt slept with the Purple Pillow and said that the pillow (absent the boosters) was simply too thin for sleeping on his side. For reference, Matt is 6’ 0″ and weighs about 190 lb. Stomach Sleepers Kids Purple Pillow®: a twin/standard-size case or the specially-designed Purple SoftStretch® Travel Pillowcase We mentioned how we thought the this pillow was luxurious, and the price certainly reflects that sentiment. It’s one of the pricier pillows we’ve seen come through our doors.

Variety. Purple’s pillows are all designed to prioritize different features, like loft (height), firmness, and feel to accommodate just about every sleeping style. To top it off, some models are also adjustable with zippers and inserts to raise, lower, soften, or firm up your pillow.Price: Be willing to invest in a quality pillow, as you will be sleeping with this pillow every night for the next couple of years. Son J, et al. (2020). A survey of koreans on sleep habits and sleeping symptoms relating to pillow comfort and support. Keep the personalization process mess-free with an included Throw Pillow Case that stores excess fill , then use it as decor, a knee spacer pillow, or extra support where you need it most. The Freeform™ Pillow is available in two sizes (standard and king), and, due to its fine-tuned adjustability, is made for sleepers of all positions and preferences. Kim HC, et al. (2015). The effect of different pillow heights on the parameters of cervicothoracic spine segments. Each pillow is available in just one size option. Except for the Kid Purple Pillow, the dimensions correspond to, but are slightly smaller than, a typical standard pillow (26” x 20”). Product