Latex Pillow Reviews, Ratings and Comparison

Based on 2,300 Actual Consumer Experiences

April 23, 2013

What You Need To Know

THE GOOD: Latex pillows tend to be soft yet supportive resulting in good pain-relief and comfort potential. They have few complaints related to heat buildup or allergies, and latex does not clump, shift or develop hollow spots.

THE BAD: In addition to being fairly pricey, they can have an initial chemical-like or rubbery odor. And their springiness and above-average weight are negatives to some.

THE COMPETITION: Latex pillows often compete most directly with memory foam pillows. See how latex pillows compare to these and other pillow types in the pillow comparison.

Latex Pillow Ratings: As a Group

The ratings below show how the pillows overall as a group are evaluated by owners. For information on specific brands, see the section following this one.

Owner satisfaction	b+	Latex pillows overall as a group have 84% owner satisfaction. (84 out of 100 based on 2334 reviews.) Satisfaction can differ by brand and model. $latex pillow comparison$
Durability / longevity	b-	Owner experience data suggests that the pillows tend to maintain their shape and support for 3-4 years on average with normal use. As they age and wear, they tend to flatten and compress.
Affordable	d+	Their price is $30-$200. Owners on average pay about $57. Higher priced latex pillows do not necessarily have higher owner satisfaction than those that are lower priced.
Less pain	b+	Less pain, including less neck/shoulder pain, tends to be a strong advantage of latex pillows mainly because of the consistent support they provide. For about 7% of owners, however, the pillows cause pain usually due to excessive firmness and or improper loft.
Supportive	b	The clear majority of owners say the pillows provide good to excellent support. This is mainly because the pillows are "springy" and instantly adjust to movements of the head and neck and hold their shape through the night. About 3% of owners report this springiness to be a disadvantage because it results in the feeling that, in their words, one has their head on a balloon or big rubber ball.
Moldable	d+	A "moldable" pillow is one whose shape can be easily altered or "scrunched" to increase comfort and support. Moldability tends to not be a strength of latex pillows since they tend to spring back to shape and are often fairly dense.
Cuddly	c+	A "cuddly" pillow is one that is soft and huggable, as opposed to hard, rigid, stiff and or too heavy. Latex pillows tend to be too dense and heavy to score highly on this issue.
Contents won't shift / clump	a	The latex inside won't shift or clump resulting in hollow spots.
Loft variety	c-	Some models offer loft (thickness) variety, but most have medium to above average loft.
Back sleep friendly	c+	Generally good, but loft may be too high for some.
Stomach sleep friendly	c	High loft and or excessive firmness can undermine comfort for some stomach sleepers.
Side sleep friendly	b	Side sleepers generally have highest satisfaction with latex pillows mainly because the pillows often have good loft which side sleepers require.
No initial odor / off gassing	c-	A noteworthy rubbery or chemical smell is reported by 4% of owners. It often goes away after a few days.
Air flow / no sleeping hot	b	Heat trap issues are reported by only 2% of owners. The pillows have small holes and interconnecting channels that create a natural ventilation system, letting body heat and moisture disperse.
No noise	a	They are quiet under all conditions.
Lightweight	d+	At least 10% of owners describe latex pillows as dense and heavy.
Fewer allergies	b+	Nearly all allergy sufferers who commented on the issue praise their latex pillow for being anti-allergy. Latex is anti-microbial and mildew proof. And although dust mites do not eat the latex they can still live in it to feed on the shedded skin cells that settle inside.
No need to fluff / shake	a	The pillows are low maintenance in that they never need to be shaken or fluffed.
Ease of cleaning	b-	If cleaning is needed, use lukewarm solution of mild soap and water, and dry at room temperature.

Top-Rated Latex Pillows

The table below evaluates only those latex pillows which rate above 80 percent in owner satisfaction and that have available significant owner experience data. The chart does not include all latex pillows on the market.

Important: Information below concerning firmness, loft and sleeping position show only what tends to be true for most owners. Your personal evaluation of the pillow may differ.

	Owner Satisfaction / Sample Size	Price	Retailer	Available Sizes	Firmness	Loft	Sleeping Position(s) Best Suited For	Main Complaints (% of Owners)	Return Policy

Dream Solutions	91% / 45	$36-$51	sears.com	standard, queen, king	medium	medium	back, side	heavy (3%)	90 days
Latex Foam Pillow	89% / 255	$65-$85	jcpenney.com, JCPenney	standard, queen, king	medium	medium-high	back, side	too firm (6%), odor (5%), too lofty (4%), lacks support (4%)	90 days+
Charter Club Bedding	90% / 22	$48	macys.com, Macy's	standard	medium-firm	medium	NA	NA	30 days+
Premium Natural Latex Foam Pillow	89% / 1115	$38	overstock.com	standard	medium-soft	medium- low	back, stomach, perhaps side	lacks support (3%), too thin (2%), too soft (2%)	30 days
Authentic Talatech 230 Thread Count	89% / 309	$39-$45	overstock.com	standard, queen, king	variety offered	medium	all	lacks support (3%), too firm (3%), too soft (3%), too lofty (2%)	30 days
PILLO1 Therapeutic	86% / 15	$200	bedbathand beyond.com	small, medium, large	NA	NA	back, side	NA	30 days+
Z by Malouf 100% Natural Talalay	80% / 637	$57- $90	amazon.com	queen, king	variety offered	variety offered	all	odor (10%), lacks support (6%), high loft variety lacks loft (4%)	30 days

Description of Lying on a Latex Pillow

Below are the most common words / phrases that owners use to describe lying on their latex pillow.

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About our unbiased latex pillow reviews and research

Our ratings are based on over 2,330 actual latex pillow owner / consumer reviews which were gathered using an unbiased, accurate methodology.

Remember

– Although latex pillows tend to be more expensive than other pillow types, most owners still regard their latex pillow to be a good value.

– Latex pillows are often described by owners as dense and somewhat heavy. As a result, the pillows are not generally regarded as cuddly or huggable, at least not to the degree that softer and lighter pillows are.

– Latex pillows are considered to be effective in relieving pain, especially neck pain, for at least 20 percent of owners.

– Some people (less than 3% of the population) are allergic to latex. Latex, however, is anti-microbial and mildew proof. In addition, there is some research that suggests it tends to not attract large dust mite populations.

– Due to the fact that latex pillows tend to have above-average loft, they may not be well suited for most stomach sleepers.

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