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Cotton
Pillow Review and Analysis
Pros
Good support, allergy-free, natural, absorbent, ease of care
Cons
Average/poor contouring support, tends to flatten and harden
over time
What Is a Cotton Pillow?
A cotton pillow is filled with 100% percent cotton.
Below,
the pillow is evaluated for each characteristic on a scale of
one to ten. One means the pillow does not have the characteristic,
and 10 means it fully has the characteristic.
Firm
The pillows usually have high firmness, yet are capable of being
somewhat soft on the head and ears. They hold their shape and
loft reasonable well, resulting in at least average support
throughout the night.
Score: 8 out of 10
Contouring Support
Cotton pillows generally conform to a fair degree to the contours
of one’s head, neck and body. Their ability to contour
can be undermined if they become lumpy or if the distribution
of the cotton collects on one side of the pillow. Also, the
pillows tend to flatten and sag significantly over time.
Score: 4 out of 10
Adjustable Height and
Firmness
They are not adjustable.
Score: 2 out of 10
Good for Back Sleeping
They can be suitable for back sleepers.
Score: 8 out of 10
Good for Side Sleeping
Because they are firm and generally have high loft, cotton pillows
are likely good for side sleepers.
Score: 7 out of 10
Good for Stomach Sleeping
The pillows will likely be too firm and high to be suitable
for stomach sleepers.
Score: 3 out of 10
Quiet
They are quiet.
Score: 10 out of 10
Air Flow
Cotton offers decent breathability and absorbency to help regulate
one’s sleeping temperature.
Score: 7 out of 10
Light Weight
The pillows tend to be above average in weight.
Score: 7 out of 10
No Smell
They seldom have any smell to speak of.
Score: 8 out of 10
Hypoallergenic
100% cotton pillows are completely free of allergens, synthetics
and chemicals. However, they are particularly susceptible to
dust mites because they tend to retain moisture.
Score: 8 out of 10
Durable
Cotton offers reasonable toughness.
Score: 5 out of 10
Easily Cared For
They are easily cared for and can be machine washed and dried.
Score: 8 out of 10
Low Price
They tend to be inexpensive.
Score: 8 out of 10
Value
At a low price, they can be considered a fair value since they
will likely last for at least a few years.
Score: 7 out of 10
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