Hey everyone. Elisa here with Mattress Clarity.
Now, whether you're a back, side, or stomach sleeper, you're
going to need a pillow that keeps you comfortable and supported all night long.
But with so many options out there, how do you know which one is
the best? Well, I have tested tons of pillows,
and I can honestly say that these are the eight best pillows
of this year. In this video, I'll go over their firmness feel,
who they're good fits for and who they're not good fits for. You ready?
Let's get started before
I dive in. If you want to see some of our individual pillow reviews,
head over mattressclarity.com there.
You'll also find some of our best of lists for mattresses,
mattress toppers, and more. And make sure to check out
the YouTube description below, because we have some great coupons for
these pillows. Now, you might be wondering,
what should I be looking for? Whenever I get a pillow, before I
get into each individual pillow, I'm going to touch on some important things to
consider when shopping for a new one. First of all,
you want to think about your alignment. When you're resting
on a pillow, you want to make sure you maintain a neutral alignment.
And what this means is that if you're on your side, your ear aligns
with your shoulders, and if you're resting on your back or your stomach,
your chin aligns with your sternum. Now, to reach neutral
alignment, you also want to consider your sleeping position.
Back sleepers, you're going to want something that feels medium firm or
medium soft so that you get that nice comfort and support.
Side sleepers, you're going to want something a little bit firmer to
help you maintain a neutral alignment with your ears and your shoulder
and stomach sleepers you're going to want something that is almost completely
flat, another thing to consider your body type.
Heavier people may sink deeper into a pillow than
lighter people, so if you're a larger framed person, you may want to find
something with more support. Similarly, firmness also
plays a big part in whether the pillow will feel supportive enough for you.
Side sleepers, you're going to want something a little bit more supportive,
while stomach sleepers are going to want something softer. And finally,
you want to think about what the pillow feels like. This is going to
be up to your personal preference. Maybe you like something slow moving,
like memory foam, or maybe you want something light and fluffy, like down.
Either way, we've got some options for you on our list. So the
first pillow I'm talking about today is the Saatva Latex.
This is especially great if you're a back sleeper who's looking for something
soft and luxurious. The construction is super unique.
It has a 100% organic cotton cover and sewn
into the inside are pieces of microdeniar fill.
This feels a lot like down feathers, so it's light and malleable,
but underneath are pieces of shredded Talalay latex
foam. This gives the pillow a nice amount of support,
so overall it feels medium firm, which is exactly what you need as a
stomach sleeper. And best of all, the Talalay latex doesn't
trap heat like memory foam often does. It's naturally
breathable, and this, paired with a thin cover, makes it a super
great pick if you're a hot sleeper. If you're a side
sleeper, you're going to want to pay close attention to this one.
Next up, I'm talking about the Eli and Elm Side Sleeper pillow.
This one has a unique Ushaped design, which was
specifically created to help people in this sleeping position maintain a
neutral alignment. And best of all, it's customizable.
When it arrives on your doorstep, it'll feel especially firm.
But if that's too supportive for you, you can easily unzip it
and take out some of the filling. Inside, you'll find pieces
of latex noodles and microfiber fill. It is soft,
a little bit squishy and very supportive. Best of all, it's super
easy to clean and maintain, and it should last you a long time.
If you want to ensure you're always sleeping on the cool side of the pillow,
then the Layla Kapok is the one for you. In the cover, you'll find
their signature hexagonal stitching along with antimicrobial
copper fibers. Now, these copper fibers also help
pull heat away from the body to keep you feeling cool.
Inside, you'll find pieces of shredded Kapok, tree fibers
and opencelled memory foam. Both of these are
especially breathable and cool so that you won't trap heat.
Also, it's customizable. If you get it and you think it feels
a little bit too lofty, you can easily unzip the cover and remove the
filling. Do you tend to switch sleeping positions at night?
If so, you're going to want to find a pillow that can adapt. And that's
exactly what you'll find in the Purple Harmony. This pillow
feels soft and supportive, so whether you're resting on your backside
or stomach, you should be able to get the support that you need.
It has a moisture wicking mesh cover around the outside,
and beneath that you'll find a thin layer of Purple's Hex
grid. This is just a thinner version of what you'll find in
their mattress. It's soft at first, but when you apply
pressure, it creates wonderful support. Beneath this
is a thick layer of ventilated taller latex foam.
Now, this is naturally much more breathable than memory foam, and it has
a little bit of that slow moving feel, but creates tons of pressure relief
and support. Plus, this pillow is available in three
loft sizes low, medium and tall. So whether
you're a small person or a larger person, you'll be able to find the
one that works for you. If you frequently suffer from neck pain,
you're going to want to find a pillow that creates comfort and support.
Just like the Tuft and Needle original foam pillow, this pillow
has a soft cover around the outside that's stretchy and
machine washable, but underneath that, that's where it really shines.
It's a thick piece of tuft needle pillow cut
memory foam. It has tiny air holes throughout, so you get plenty
of breathability and airflow. But best of all, it's not going to SAG
throughout the night. So if you're a side or a back sleeper, you'll be
able to keep that neutral alignment that you need. So no neck pain for you.
Light and fluffy pillows often make you feel like you're relaxing at
a five star hotel. If this is the feeling you're after,
you're going to want to check out the Casper Down.
This pillow is stuffed with responsibly sourced goose
down feathers. It's super malleable and easy to fluff,
but what's really unique about it is that it has a five chamber
design, so it provides a lot more support than you typically get
from down pillows. I will say, though, because it has a light
and malleable design, your head will sink deeper into it
than it might in a best memory foam pillow. It's important to remember that
this is best for back and stomach sleepers.
All right, all you stomach sleepers out there, listen up. You're going to
want to try to find a pillow that is almost completely flat, and I'm
not going to lie. They're kind of hard to come by, but with the Coop
Eden, you can easily adjust the pillow to get it where you want it
to be. This is a completely customizable pillow, and when it arrives,
it will feel about medium firm. It comes with an extra bag of
fluff, so you can make it taller, but you can just as easily take it
out and make it fit for stomach sleepers. In the filling,
you'll find pieces of gel infused memory foam and
microfiber. This gives the pillow a little bit of a squishy responsiveness,
but still that nice softness you need. So if
you love that slow moving memory foam feel, you can't
do much better than the GhostPillow. Now, as you may
know, memory foam has a bad rap for trapping heat,
but that won't be a problem at all with the GhostPillow. It has
a unique cover that's made with a cotton scrum on one
side and phase change material on the other.
Now, phase change material helps regulate body heat and stay
temperature neutral. To make it even better, the foam itself is
ventilated for airflow and infused with gel to
help dissipate heat. This pillow is especially great for back
sleepers because you'll feel your head sink into the memory foam
and notice all that softness around you.
Before I wrap up, I'm going to answer some of the most frequently asked
questions about pillows. First of all, what is the best
pillows on the market? Well, I just gave you my top picks,
but as you can see, there are tons of options out there, and ultimately,
it just depends on what you need from a pillow. If you're an especially
hot sleeper, I recommend the Layla Kapok. If you're looking
for something light and fluffy take a look at the Casper down.
Question two is there a pillow that stays cool all night?
And the answer is absolutely. We love the Layla Kapok pillow
because it has the antimicrobial copper fibers in the
cover but if you want something a little bit more slow moving the Ghost pillow
is another amazing pick. And last of all,
what are the best affordable pillows if you're on
a tight budget? I understand there are some great pillows out
there for you though I recommend the Casper down.
It's a lot less pricey than some of the other models out there. Also the
tufted needle is an amazing pick but of course you can always
save a good little bit of money by checking out our coupons in the
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