Katie: Hi guys, this is Katie from Mattress Clarity and today I'm reviewing the Eli & Elm
Organic Cotton Side-Sleeper pillow.
As you can tell, it's got a really unique shape.
It's designed for true side sleepers, and there's a really cool filling inside.
I can't wait to show you more, so let's get started with the review right now.
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Katie: If you want to see a list of my favorite pillows, just Google Mattress Clarity plus
best pillows.
It'll be the first thing that pops up.
Comment below and let me know how many pillows you're currently sleeping on.
I sleep on one, how many do you sleep on?
All right, let's talk about this one.
This is the Eli & Elm Organic Cotton pillow for side sleepers.
You can already tell it's got organic cotton in the mix, also a little bit of polyester
on its outside.
It's dust mite resistant, hypoallergenic outside as well.
Really nice soft texture and a soft knit.
You can already tell it also has a very interesting design.
This curvature is there to contour to your head and neck.
It's supposed to be a really nice option for the positioning of side sleepers who tend
to be a little bit more firmness, a little bit more height, but also has that shoulder
issue going on.
You don't want your children to be on your pillow, you want to be off and this creates
a nice little space for it.
Now let's go into the inside of the pillow.
It's adjustable.
There's a little zipper on this side.
I'm going to open it up and show you what's involved.
It's latex noodles, basically little latex pieces and polyester fiber.
I'm going to take more out.
You can see it comes together with that polyester fiber, but the latex pieces are giving you
a lot of support.
If this is too much filling for you, you can remove it, put it in a plastic bag and save
it for later if you need it.
All right, let's talk about the rest of the pillow.
It comes in one size right now and just this same outer cover.
No different colors or anything like that.
At full price, it is $99 and you get 45 days to return it.
Let's talk about how to care for this pillow.
There's an organic cotton-polyester-blended cover on here.
Theoretically, you can throw it in the washing machine, a low temperature, gentle cycle,
and a low dry.
But because the team at Eli & Elm doesn't know what machine you're using, there's potential
for you to damage the outer cover.
That being said, if you can dry clean it, go for that.
If you've got a machine, wash it.
Just know that if anything happens, it's not covered under the warranty.
Here's what I think about sleeping positions for this pillow.
As you know with the name, it's designed for side sleepers.
Based on my experience, I really think it is a nice firmness, nice loft and good height
for a side sleeper, plus you can adjust it if needed.
That curvature really gives you room for your shoulder to get nestled in there.
You're also getting that good support on your head and neck.
Combo sleepers who go from their side to their back or true back sleepers, you might also
enjoy this pillow.
I think it will take a little bit of time to get used to having that curvature there,
but it's a good amount of support with that latex included in the pillow, plus you can
take out a good amount.
Back sleepers tend to need a little bit less height than side sleeper.
Stomach sleepers, you guys tend to need the flattest and softest pillows.
That's because you already have a decent amount of strain on your head and neck from sleeping
on your stomach.
This may be what this curvature really removes, any of that support on your neck leaving even
more strain than before.
I'd say steer clear of this.
True side sleepers, this is going to be the best pillow for you.
The Eli & Elm pillow has a lot of nice features going for, starting with this organic outer
cover.
As I mentioned it's soft-knit, breathable and hypoallergenic.
Those of you dealing with any sensitivities may really enjoy it.
Plus, of course, this texture is light.
If you put a pillowcase over it, you probably won't feel it very much at all.
I do think it's a bit good fit for those true side sleepers.
I say that because you're getting this really nice adjustable mix of filling inside.
It's got that softness from the polyester fiber and the latex noodles.
The little latex pieces are giving you a lot of support.
Of course, last but not least, it's curvature.
This is really where I think it stands out for side sleepers.
You're giving a lot of room for your shoulder to move in but the foam filling, the polyester
filling inside is giving you just the right amount of support for your head and neck.
All right, here's some considerations for you.
First of all, the pillow only comes in one size which is the current size.
When we put it with an Eli & Elm pillowcase, a little bit of the side of the pillow stuck
out, we couldn't fit the whole thing in a queen size pillowcase.
You may have to use a king size pillowcase with this and it only has one size at the
moment.
I also think that of course, with any adjustable pillow that you can just access the filling,
it's a little bit messy.
If you want to take some of that make sure you have a plastic bag, and maybe be outside
because the filling will just get everywhere unless you're very, very careful.
Of course, price is a little bit of an issue here.
It's $99 full price which is not in everyone's budget.
Stomach sleepers, I think it's just going to be way too much of a strong angle on your
head and neck with this curvature.
Martin: Hi guys, Martin here to offer a different perspective.
I'm a larger person than Katie and more of a side sleeper, so I want to give my take
on the Eli & Elm Side Sleeper pillow.
As it says, it's a side sleeper pillow, so made for someone like me and it really is
really nice when I'm on my side.
Laying on my side really comfortable, my head sinks to just the right amount, really soft,
not smothered by the pillow, whatsoever.
Very, very nice.
On my back, really nice and supportive, my head sinks on the right amount as well, good
support of my neck there.
However, moving to my stomach, it's pushing my head up at an angle.
I'm not very comfortable in this position.
I'm also a fan of the feel.
Have that latex bouncy feel a little bit, nice and responsive.
I do move around, I don't feel stuck.
Katie: All right, based on my experience, I do think that true side sleepers are going
to really like the Eli & Elm Organic Cotton Side Sleeper pillow.
I say that because this curvature is really the star of the show.
It's taking that pressure off your shoulder, allowing your head and neck to get that great
support from that latex polyester fiber filling.
Of course, it's hypoallergenic and adjustable.
What's not to like about that?
Not everyone's price range.
It's $99 at full price and comes in one size right now.
This size doesn't fully fit the queen pillowcase that we got, but it should definitely fit
with the king pillowcase.
Lots of things to think about, don't hesitate to let me know.
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looking for more reviews.
Thanks.