The Travel and Camping Pillow is essentially a smaller version of the Original in terms of fill, cover composition, and adjustable loft. But not all travel pillows are created equally. Some are made from what can only be described as hot water bottle offcuts. Sure they’re inflatable, but they’re so uncomfortable that you just end up balling up your fleece in replacement. However by thinking about the factors that make up the best pillows, such as materials, responsiveness, firmness and loft, and considering how you actually sleep, you're much better placed to choose a pillow that'll work well for you and deliver a much more comfortable night. The Original is Coop Sleep Goods’ best-selling pillow. It is filled with the brand’s proprietary blend of shredded memory foam and microfibers. The quilted cover made of polyester and rayon from bamboo has a zipper allowing owners to adjust the loft by adding or removing the contents. Coop Sleep Goods pillows are a great choice for sleepers whose loft preferences vary throughout the night. The fill can easily be removed or added, and Coop Sleep Goods sells the shredded foam/microfiber material in bulk for those who need a refill.

I’m a journalist with over a decade of experience in the lifestyle, home, and food space, writing and reporting for New York Magazine, Food & Wine and Vox, among others. I’m also a lifelong insomniac, who puts a high premium on quality sleep. I’ve cycled through dozens of pillows looking for the right fit for my own sleep environment. For this piece I consulted with multiple experts, including sleep Washington University Sleep Neurologist Dr. Eric Landsness and John Spears, the general manager and pillow buyer of San Francisco’s Hotel Drisco, where each guest selects from a pillow menu. Additionally, I spoke to Lauren Fountain, Product Expert at the Sleep Foundation and Certified Sleep Science Coach. COOL SLEEP ALL NIGHT - The pillowcase of this memory foam pillow is made from 3D knitted ice fabric and you will experience a cool sensation when you first touch it. The skin-friendly, soft pillowcase weighs 550 GSM. For those with heat sensitivities, this is by far the best fabric to keep you cool, dry and comfortable all night long. The pillowcase with zip is removable and easy to clean. The perfect gift choice for your own use or as a gift. HOLLOW MICROFIBRE - this unique down alternative filling is incredibly soft, yet provides a good level of support so that you don’t feel like you’re not supported. However, it retains an ultra soft feeling, as close to sleeping on a cloud as you can imagine.

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We popped our Coop Home Goods pillow in the dryer first to fluff it (Image credit: Coop Home Goods) MADE IN THE USA - HYPOALLERGENIC & DUST MITE RESISTANT - allergy sufferers no longer need to compromise comfort. Safe for pregnancy and maternity use - perfect full body pillow for adults. Feel free to pair with any body pillow cases that fit 20" x 54" body pillows. Coop Sleep Goods also offers a 15-year warranty for mattress protectors included in the Original or Eden pillow/protector bundles. A pillow protector keeps your pillow clean for longer, safeguarding it from dust mites, spills, stains and germs in the same way a good mattress protector looks after your mattress. While spills and stains are unsightly and a breeding ground for bacteria, dust mites are the other big problem with unprotected pillows - especially those that aren’t cleaned regularly. For those who crave extra support, explore our range of cross-cut memory foam fillers. These versatile add-ons allow you to customize your pillow's loft, cooling features and firmness, ensuring optimal comfort and spinal alignment for all sleep positions.

Off-gassing is one of the most common complaints associated with the Coop Home Goods Original Pillow. If that gives you cause to pause, just remember that off-gassing is a common occurrence with memory foam mattresses and pillows. Read our guide to off-gassing to learn how you can stop the smell. Our biggest issue with the Coop Home Goods Original Pillow is that it's prone to overheating. The pillowcase is made from a breathable material, but the memory foam fill has a tendency to run hot. As such, we'd often wake up feeling warm around the collar. The more luxurious Coop Home Goods Eden Pillow may be a better fit for hot sleepers since it's filled with gel-infused foam that's cooler to the touch.Based on my pillow research, shredded memory foam is one of the go-to materials for pillows, and it’s easy to see why. A solid foam pillow can feel like it’s enveloping you. In contrast, shredded foam allows the material to shift around a bit. That wiggle room gives you a pillow that can support your head without feeling claustrophobic, with a feel that is plush but doesn’t require the upkeep or expense of down. The biggest difference between the different types of camping pillows that can be chosen for UK camping is whether you go for an inflatable or a non-inflatable option. Stomach sleepers– A pillow with low loft and soft support will help keep the spine in alignment, and prevent the head from being too propped up. A compressible fill allows the pillow to be shaped into a comfortable low loft. Although they are often incredibly simple in their design, UK campers do have a handful of factors to consider before committing to their next camping pillow. Inflatable vs non-inflatable

Although Coop Home Goods offers multiple pillow styles, the Original Pillow is the brand's most popular style, and it's often referred to simply as "the Coop Pillow." It's a hybrid pillow filled with a combination of memory foam pieces and microfiber clusters for the ideal balance of plushness and support. The outer cover is made from a blend of viscose rayon and polyester for a soft feel, and the fill is kept in place with an inner mesh liner. It's GREENGUARD certified with CertiPur-US certified foam, meaning it has been tested to ensure it's made without ozone depleters, flame retardants, certain heavy metals and formaldehyde and has low VOC emissions. For three weeks we slept exclusively on a queen size Coop Home Goods Original Pillow. This reviewer is a side sleeper prone to tossing-and-turning; an ideal candidate for testing this particular pillow. However, there are some notable downsides, such as high odor potential and excessive warmth for some sleepers. What Type of Sleeper is Best Suited to the Coop Sleep Goods Pillow?

You might be hanging on to older pillows because you’re used to them. The National Sleep Foundation, however, recommends replacing your pillow every one to two years, “to ensure that pillows are clean, supportive, and free of allergens,” says Lauren Fountain, product expert at the NSF. “If you are waking up feeling sore or uncomfortable, that is usually a sign that your pillow is not providing the support it once did and could be time to replace it.” How Do I Wash A Pillow? Right out of the box, the pillow began to take its shape and emitted a slight off-gassing smell from the memory foam pieces in the fill. The brand recommends putting the pillow in the dryer with a dryer sheet to help dissipate the smell. The pillow comes with extra fill, so you can add additional height to your preference. GH Lab pros note that this process can be a bit messy and we found it easier to store the extra fill in a resealable bag for future use. Lab testing: With regular nightly use, your dead skin cells, hair, sweat and more build up on your pillow. This moist environment provides plenty of food and nourishment for dust mites, and these microscopic bugs and their droppings can trigger allergies and make asthma worse.

Our pillow protectors not only safeguard your pillows from spills, stains, and allergens but also extend their lifespan. Crafted from high-quality, breathable vegan materials, our pillow protectors provide a comfortable and hygienic sleep surface. With easy-to-use zippers and machine-washable fabrics, maintaining your pillow protectors is a breeze. All of pillow experts I spoke with recommended an adjustable pillow, and the Coop Pillow was the ... [+] best adjustable pillow I tested. Margaret Eby While you’ll still need to wash your sleep pillow regularly and replace it every two years, a protector will do the majority of the heavy lifting for you when keeping your pillow clean. You should wash the protector monthly, or more often if you experience night sweats, dandruff or skin irritations. Aside from the performance of the pillow itself, the Coop Home Goods customer service and care is exceptional. Not only do you get a 5-year limited warranty on the Original Pillow, you can also request a bag of custom fill at no extra cost.

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If you spend enough time in the Great British weather, it’s only a matter of time before your camping pillow is going to be in need of a bit of a clean. OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 CERTIFIED - This product proudly bears the prestigious OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, ensuring that it meets the highest global standards for textile safety and sustainability. You can rest assured that this item has been rigorously tested for harmful substances, making it not only safe for you and your loved ones but also environmentally responsible.