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Latex
Pillow Review and Analysis
Pros
Good contoured support, hypoallergenic, good air flow, durable,
won’t clump, shift or develop hollow spots
Cons
Off gassing, can be pricey
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
Latex pillows are of medium firmness. In other words, they are
soft, yet provide support and do not sag. They can probably
most accurately be described as springy or bouncy, a compromise
between the fairly high firmness of memory foam and the low
firmness of down.
Score: 5 out of 10
Contoured Support
The pillows are highly effective at allowing your head and neck
to sink in and cradle them with good support. In addition, contouring
is enhanced because the latex foam holds its shape and won’t
clump, shift or develop hollow spots. The pillows can
have a tendency to flatten or sag over time. However, some say
this only improves comfort.
The springy properties of the pillows allow them to instantly
adjust to the movements of the head and neck. This means that
you will not have to manually reshape or recontour the pillow
every time you change position or wait for it to adjust.
Score: 7 out of 10
Adjustable Height and
Firmness
They are not adjustable. In other words, latex fill cannot be
added or taken out of the pillow.
Score: 2 out of 10
Good for Back Sleeping
The pillows typically have medium loft which makes them good
for back sleepers.
Score: 8 out of 10
Good for Side Sleeping
They probably lack the loft and firmness to be considered ideal
for side sleepers.
Score: 6 out of 10
Good for Stomach Sleeping
They have the softness and fairly low loft to be acceptable
for stomach sleepers.
Score: 7 out of 10
Quiet
The pillows are quiet.
Score: 10 out of 10
Air Flow
Hundreds of holes and interconnecting air channels create a
natural ventilation system, allowing body heat and moisture
to disperse.
Score: 9 out of 10
Light Weight
They are of average weight.
Score: 6 out of 10
No Smell
Latex pillows do often initially off-gas with a rubbery or sweet
smell. However, the odor should subside in a few days or weeks
at the most. Because of its off gassing, the pillow may not
be a good purchase if you are in immediate need of a pillow.
Score: 5 out of 10
Hypoallergenic
Latex is naturally anti-microbial, mildew proof and dust mite
resistant. However, latex pillows are not recommended for those
who have multiple chemical sensitivities.
Score: 7 out of 10
Durable
They are quite durable, commonly lasting for at least five years
with reasonable care.
Score: 7 out of 10
Easily Cared For
Latex is sterile and does not normally require washing. If the
latex pillow needs washing, use a lukewarm solution of mild
soap and water. Dry at room temperature.
Score: 8 out of 10
Low Price
They tend to be moderately to highly priced.
Score: 4 out of 10
Value
Despite their fairly high price, they can be considered a value
since they typically last for many years.
Score: 7 out of 10
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