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Katie Golde: Hey guys, it's Katie from Mattress Clarity. Today, we're going to talk about
my four favorite latex pillows. Some people might not know that latex can be used in pillows.
It's a really nice foam option. It's pressure relieving. It's contouring, but it's very
different than memory foam.
It can be a nice option for those of you who are not into memory foam, but still want those
characteristics of pressure relief and contouring. Got four options here. Some of them are solid.
Some of them are hybrids. We're going to go over all the details. Marten's going to come
in and give you his take as well.
Last but not least, I'm going to answer some commonly asked questions about latex pillows.
If you're ready to learn more, stick around because the round up is about to start right
now.
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Katie: OK, guys, make sure to go to mattressclarity.com. It's where we got all our reviews and a ton
of amazing content. Of course, check out the best pillows tab. That's where we've got all
my favorite lists. We've got best pillows for every sleep position, best latex pillows,
best memory foam, best down. You name it, I've probably reviewed it.
We've got individual reviews and comparisons up there as well. Plus, if you're looking
for a mattress or another sleep accessory, maybe a duvet, sheets, basically, if you slept
on it we've probably reviewed it. It's up on the site on mattressclarity.com so make
sure to check that out.
At the end of this round up, make sure to tell me which of the four pillows that I've
listed is going to be right for you. If you like it, maybe you want a personal recommendation.
Comment below and I'll definitely get back to you. The first pillow on my list Eli & Elm
Organic Cotton Side-sleeper pillow. This is a very unique pillow.
If you can't already tell, it's got this very cool curvature going on. This is where your
shoulder is supposed to lay and have its own space, and really allowing your head and neck
to get that nice loft and support that side sleepers need. The outer cover is a mix of
100 percent organic cotton, polyester, and spandex.
It does have its own dust mite-resistant, anti-microbial fabric woven into it as well.
It's a very nice and stretchy and doing a lot for you just on the cover. The latex part
comes in on the inside. The filling is a really interesting mix of 75 percent engineered latex.
It's synthetic latex, man-made latex. It had a gel infusion in it, and it's made in these
really cute proprietary noodle size.
It's basically little latex noodles in here and then polyester fibers. They're really
coming together to give you support, again that pressure relief. The polyester fiber
smooth out the whole pillow. There's not a lot of lumps here, but you're not missing
support either.
It's also adjustable so a zipper can be unzipped, and then you can add or remove as much of
that filling as you want so whether you're petite side sleeper or a heavier side sleeper,
there's a enough gorgeous filling in here that you can add or remove that should work
well for anyone, making it a really adjustable and versatile pillow.
You do get 45 days to try it out and as I mentioned the pillow comes in just one size,
and it's $99 at full price.
Next one on the list is the Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex pillow. I've got more information
about what Talalay means. It's basically a descriptor for how the latex is processed.
This is 100 percent Talalay latex. It's a solid, ventilated piece of that foam.
Very lightweight, very quick to respond in pressure relieving. The outer cover of this
pillow is 50 percent organic cotton, 50 percent polyester. There's a zipper on the side that
allows you to remove the cover to be washed and you can access that foam. It's a blend,
stick with me on this. It's 70 percent synthetic or man-made latex and 30 percent natural latex.
There's a little bit of a natural element in there, but I do think the synthetic helps
keep the cost down. I've got two pillows to show you that they have two different profile
options. The high profile is six inches. The low profile is four inches. If you're a petite
person, maybe you're a stomach sleeper, or a petite back sleeper, I would go with that
lower profile, the four inches.
Likewise, if you're a side sleeper, maybe you're an average-sized back sleeper, go with
that taller six inch option. Comes in two different sizes, queen and king. You get 30
days to try it out. The queen, at full price, is $89. Another one of my absolute favorite
latex pillow is from Birch Living. It's the organic pillow.
This is for all of you out there who want that non-toxic, natural, maybe responsibly
sourced pillow, this one is it. I love it for all this reasons and more. The outer cover
is this crisp 100 percent organic cotton. The inside is where that latex really shines.
This is a mix. It's a mix of Talalay latex, 100 percent natural Talalay latex sourced
from Southeast Asia. It's in shreds in here.
It's mixed with Birch wool from New Zealand so it's such an interesting and unique, and
of course, natural, responsibly sourced filling. You're going to get beautiful support, all
that good stuff that you get with that latex, but then it's got this nice smoothness, this
nice softness that comes in with the wool. It's such an interesting combination, but
it really does work.
I think average-sized back and stomach sleepers are going to love this pillow. You also get
100 nights to try it out which is amazing. Comes in two different sizes, queen and king.
This queen size is just about $99 at full price. Last, but not least, on my list of
best latex pillows, is a Z by Malouf 100 Percent Talalay Latex Zoned pillow.
It's a long title, but it tells you a lot about this pillow already. First of all, Malouf
is the company, and their collection of pillows is called Z by Malouf. You're going to see
the nice little Zs on the cover here. This pillow is 100 percent Talalay latex and it's
zoned.
It's ventilated inside and there's bigger holes towards where your heads going to go
and smaller ventilated holes on the side where your shoulder and neck are going to lay. That's
the zoned part of it. There's so many options with this pillow. First of all, the option
to remove the cover and clean that separately is available to you.
Not only can you choose between king and queen size, you can also choose between high-density
or low density. I just want to you keep in mind that density here is a little bit of
an interesting term because firmness doesn't always equal density, but in this case, think
of it as the support level. You can choose between a firm or a plush. You can also choose
a height profile so high or low.
High is six to seven inches tall. Low is four to five inches tall. The pillow that I've
got right here, this a king size. It's the high profile so six to seven inches and is
the plush. It's definitely on the softer side, very lightweight. My head just sinks pretty
far into it. I chose this pillow because I'm a side sleeper and a back sleeper. Right now,
I'm sleeping more on my side.
I know I wanted that high loft. I wanted enough to fill that gap between my shoulder and my
head, but I didn't want it to be too firm, so I wanted the plush option. That's how I
decided on this. I will say this is the pillow I sleep with every single night. It's natural
latex. It's naturally anti-microbial, anti-fungal. It's lightweight. It's pressure relieving.
It's everything I need to sleep comfortably at night wrapped up into a beautiful pillow.
Of all the option, this is probably the one that is the most expensive. For the queen,
it's $134 and upwards for a king. They're sold at bunch of different retailers so make
sure to price compare. You may be able to get a better deal or a discount.
Definitely check it out because it's known for being super durable and will last you
a long time.
Marten Carlson: Hey, guys. Marten here to offer a different perspective. I'm a larger
person than Katie. I'm also a side sleeper. I want to give my take on these four latex
pillows. The first one is the Z by Malouf. This is the plush, high loft version of this
pillow. Good match for me as a heavier stomach sleeper. When I'm on my stomach, my head sinks
in.
I'm not hitting the mattress, but I'm also getting enough support. It's not definitely
not too fluffy, not too full that I feel like my head's getting pushed up and off the mattress.
Then we have the Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex pillow. I like this one. It's a very
good match for back sleeping and for side sleeping.
As a heavier side sleeper, I definitely need more support and I'm getting that from this
pillow. Then we have the Eli & Elm. This is my favorite pick for me as a heavier side
sleeper. When I'm on my side, you have this really great indentation. My shoulder goes.
Feeling the perfect amount of support as the heavier side sleeper. My head is not dropping
through.
Good, firm supportive pillow for me as a heavier side sleeper. Last but not least, we have
the Birch Latex Pillow. I found this to be a good match specifically for me as a heavier
back sleeper. My head sinks in not too far, getting enough support on my lower neck there
so a good match for back sleeping.
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Katie: I'm going to tackle some frequently asked questions about latex pillows. The first
one we get a lot is what is the best latex pillow? I understand why you all want to find
the one best pillow, but that doesn't exist universally for everyone out there. There's
just not one great pillow. Otherwise, we'd all be using it.
If you want a latex pillow, what you really need to do is find one based on your primary
sleep position and what's going to support you best, which is generally the position
you most often wake up in. If you're all over the place, then you're probably a combination
sleeper.
Just a general guide. Side sleepers, you all need the most loft, the most support to keep
your head and neck in a good neutral spinal and neck alignment. Back sleepers, you need
a little bit more softness so some medium firmness, average firmness, and average height.
Stomach sleepers, you all need the flattest, softest pillows to help keep your neck from
straining.
Definitely use that guide to help you pick out whichever pillow you're going to get even
the latex one. All right, the second question we get a lot is, are latex pillows good for
side sleepers? Side sleepers make up more than half the adult American population so
no wonder there's many of you out there wondering if latex pillows are right for you. The answer
is yes.
Latex pillows can certainly work for side sleepers. It's all about finding enough height,
enough loft, and enough firmness so your head is going to sink into the pillow. Again, it's
going to be more cradled than having that slow sinking feel. You just want to make sure
you get something that's not too plush and too flat. Aim for tall and firmer with your
latex pillow.
The last question we get asked a lot is what are the benefits of a latex pillow? That's
a good question because a lot of times we think foam pillows. We just go straight to
memory foam. Latex foam is a really nice option for you guys out there and worth considering.
The first reason is because there's a natural option.
Unlike memory foam, which is entirely man-made, you can get a 100 percent natural latex pillows.
It's the sap from the rubber tree. It's harvested and then processed to make the foam for a
pillow.
If natural or eco-friendly or non-toxic is a big priority to you, but you know you want
something that has characteristics that foam has, pressure relieving, contouring, helping
supporting your head and neck, then definitely consider latex. It's also very durable. It's
will last you a long time.
Of course, that will add up in price, but you can get a synthetic version, which should
make the price a little more doable. It's also anti-fungal and naturally very breathable.
That's a wrap. Those are my four favorite latex pillows. Hopefully, one of these spoke
to you. Definitely comment below, and tell me which one you're going to go with or if
you want a personal recommendation.
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Katie: There's a lot of cool options here. I love that you guys are considering latex
pillows as an option for you. I think it has so many great characteristics going for it.
Definitely click the link in the description below to my full written review. I've got
more details and more information about how latex pillows are made.
Like and subscribe to our Mattress Clarity YouTube channel for more as well. Hope I see
you again soon. Thanks.
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