I was very skeptical about ordering these lol I'm a side sleeper and have major pillow issues. For some reason, no matter the pillow, I wear them out within about 3 months typically. The ONLY pillows I have found so far are from Holiday Inn Express but they recently stopped selling them (still bummed). I read a LOT of reviews before ordering these. I need SOME firmness to mine so the pillow doesn't squish down to the bed when I lay my head on it and that is really difficult to gauge when ordering online. I bit the bullet and ordered these. These were vacuum packed and SO thin when they arrive that I doubted anything would puff them back up. Also, the outer shell material felt very cheap to me. I put them in the dryer one at a time and they came out HUGE. I slept like a baby the first night! Soft like a cloud but did not sink all the way to the bed with the weight of my head. Its now been 4 weeks and the last 2 days I woke up with a migraine, the first signs my pillows are too worn out for me. I stuck them in the dryer one at a time with 2 tennis balls and voila! Nice and puffy again. No migraine today. I HOPE that I can keep them alive by doing this, I would be ecstatic if I could get 6 months out of them.
My husband & I are both side sleepers who have disk & nerve issues with our necks and backs. I hadn't bought us new pillows for way too long and the ones we had were old, flat & lumpy. So when I saw these on a Lightning Deal, I figured that the price definitely made these worth a shot (although they're not exactly expensive normally). I got us a queen size set in blue & prepped them in the dryer as suggested. They didn't have any weird smell like some other customers had mentioned, but I put a few drops of lavender essential oil on them anyway because I love the smell & it's so soothing. The 1st night we slept on the new pillows was amazing. I have compressed disks & pinched nerves in my neck, and I usually wake up with a lot of pain there, but not since I bought these. They are exactly the right balance of firm & soft for a side sleeper who likes to read her Kindle in bed. Since I got these about a week ago, both my husband and I have woken up feeling more rested & in less pain than we have in months. Even our cat loves them! When she's in our bedroom with us, she'll lay down in the middle of one of our pillows if it's empty. If we're both laying down she'll curl up over our heads on the place where the two pillows meet. These pillows are definitely worth 5 stars and 5 meows!
As far as pillows go these would be 4 or 5 stars. I have had 2 of these for almost 3.5 months. I am a strapping 6' 0" tall 300 pound manly man who sleeps with my pillows wrapped up like they're in a choke hold. I also drive my elbows into them throughout the night as well. They have held up surprisingly well. I am beyond impressed.
These pillows are down alternative. They are a softer pillow. If you like a firm pillow these would not be the best choice.
The packaging was well done. Air tight. (No chance for critters from warehouse storage) The instructions for fluffing the pillows was convenient. A few shakes and pulls and they were good to go!
I have had these pillows a few weeks now, and as a side sleeper I love them. The pillows 'fluff up" and are firm enough that I only really have to use one of them. I have been using 2 pillows for years in order to support my head comfortably. You will however need to use queen or king sized pillow cases, these are big pillows and regular pillow cases will ride up on them over the course of a night.
As in all things, there is only rarely a one size fits all solution. These pillows may not be right for you, but after unpacking them and letting them fluff up to their full size (they were compressed down to fit in the shipping box) I have been extremely happy with these pillows. They are firm so if you want a soft pillow they will not work for you and they have a lot of loft. However if you, like me, are a side sleeper they could well be the solution to your sleeping problems.
Feature Product
- Pack of 2 white microfiber gusset pillows with a blue piping and double stitching that gives a posh look to the pillows and also enhances durability
- Available in queen size with each pillow measuring 18 x 26 inches
- Filled with a medium-firm blend and superior quality material that makes sure that you have a perfect night's sleep without any interruptions
- An ideal choice for side, stomach and back sleepers as these pillows are highly versatile at work and offer maximum comfort for any sleeping position
- Recommended to dry-clean only to give a prolonged life to the pillows
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Utopia Bedding Super Plush Polyester Filled GUSSET Pillows - 7D Hollow Siliconized
I like different types of pillows depending on how I’m feeling. I had been down to one pillow for the past two years as a stomach sleeper but I’m currently pregnant and need more than that now. These pillows are packaged flat with all the air sucked out and then you fluff them when they arrive. I hand fluffed and then tossed them in the dryer for a few minutes and these puffed up to be quite large and supportive. I’m using one under my head stacked on top of my other pillow and one between my knees to support my hips. (Pregnancy really is painful - why do we women do this to ourselves? Oh yeah, cute babies... anyway...) These pillows will also come in handy when the baby gets here because I’m going to need the extra support propped up in bed while nursing.
I actually bought the first round of these pillows for my husband because he is a pillow stealer. I was down to my one pillow and was worried he was going to take that one too. When these arrived I was impressed with how supportive they were and that’s how I knew they would be great for getting me through this third trimester.
Side note, because they fluff up so well, if you’re just looking for an inexpensive pillow for your nice pillow shams, these would do a great job of filling them out well and looking nice on your bed. Also, the packaging says if they start to lose their shape to just throw them back in the dryer and they’ll fluff right up. We’ve had my husband’s set for 3 months now and they’re holding steady and haven’t needed refluffing yet.
Having recently purchased a king sized bed, I needed king size pillows and selected these. I like the quality of the materials and workmanship, yet it's the same material that caused me to only leave a 4 star rating. Once the pillow has been removed from the packaging and has fluffed up, it's a great size. The material however is almost airtight so when you lay on it, it requires some effort to reduce the air so that the fill is actually supporting your head and neck. I have a cat who loves to walk on my pillow to get from one side to the other and my head bobbled around like I was using an air mattress as a pillow. I wish the pillow fabric was a little more breathable, especially since I paid for a pillow protector, and the pillow itself is more of a defense than the protector.
I ordered two of the queen and two of the standard. They were sealed well air tight and as soon as I opened them up they fluffed right up. Later that evening I put cases on and used them to sleep. My husband said he loved these. I really like how your head doesn't sink into it, leaving it flat below your head like some pillows. While I really love a down pillow, these keep their fluff and provide more support. Very comfortable and looks good on the bed. Not warped looking.
Very good. I was hesitant to purchase pillows online without having felt them, but even when buying in person it is difficult to judge how a pillow will feel under your head on the bed at night. My previous pillows were satisfactory, but too small for my queen sized bed. These are the right size to fill the space and the pillowcases, and the quality seemed good in the description. The reality is that they are much better than I imagined. They are somewhat "puffy," but they are also soft and resilient, so that when you lay your head on them, they collapse down, but not too much. They offer support and softness simultaneously, making them, in my opinion, the ideal bed pillow.
After buying multiple dozens of pillows over the years, I was almost ready to give up finding a pillow that worked for me. I am so glad I gave this pillow a try. I am a side sleeper who uses a CPAP and has a neck problem. This soft but not too soft pillow had finally helped me get a full good night’s sleep and no interference with my CPAP mask. Since a pillow is such a personnel thing for comfort, it is hard to say this one is for everyone. It you are looking for a firm or hard pillow, this is not for you, keep looking. I noticed no odor when I opened the package of pillows.
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