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Latex Pillows → Reviews, Ratings & Complaints Based on Data From Over 1,400 Actual Owners
Page last updated January 22, 2012
What You Need To Know
Owner satisfaction: Latex pillows have 84% owner satisfaction.
Price: $30-$145
Pros: Good compromise between soft and firm/supportive; usually holds shape; effective at pain relief; won’t clump or develop hollow spots.
Cons: May give off initial odor; may flatten somewhat over time; can be pricey; can feel unnatural to some.
Alternatives: See how latex pillows compare to other pillow types in the pillow comparison.
Competition: The most direct competition to latex pillows is likely memory foam pillows.
Latex Pillow Ratings: As a Group
The ratings below discuss how the pillows overall as a group are evaluated by owners. For information on specific brands, see the section following this one.
| Owner satisfaction | good | Latex pillows have 84% owner satisfaction which rates them as well as any other pillow type. More expensive latex pillows tend to have somewhat higher satisfaction than less expensive latex pillows. |
| Durability / longevity | fair | Owner experience data suggests that latex pillows maintain their shape over time as well as most other pillow types. However, 6% of owners report that their pillow becomes significantly flatter /softer over time. With regular use, a 3-5 year life expectancy can be expected in most cases. |
| Price | poor | The price range is $30-$145. People on average paid about $43. Although price tends to be higher than other pillow types, owners still regard the product to be a good value. |
| Less pain | good | Less pain, including less neck/shoulder pain, is a strong advantage of latex mainly because it offers good support. Too much firmness and or improper loft can cause pain. |
| Supportive | good | The vast majority of owners (80%) say that the pillow provides good-excellent support by being "springy" and instantly adjusting to movements of one's head and neck. Owners typically say that the product does not go flat and holds its shape through the night. About 2% of owners report this springiness is a disadvantage because it results in the feeling that one has their head on a balloon. |
| Moldable | fair | 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 quite dense. |
| Cuddly | fair | A "cuddly" pillow is one that is soft and huggable, as opposed to hard, rigid, stiff and or too heavy. Softer pillow types do better on this issue than latex which tends to be fairly solid and not lightweight. |
| Contents won't shift / clump | Good | The contents inside won't shift or clump resulting in hollow spots. |
| Loft variety | fair | Some models offer a variety of lofts. But latex pillows overall are one of the thickest / loftiest pillow types. Too much thickness is reported by at least 3% of owners. |
| Back sleep | good | Generally good, but loft may be too high for some. |
| Stomach sleep | fair | High loft can undermine comfort for stomach sleepers. |
| Side sleep | good | Side sleepers generally have highest satisfaction with latex pillows mainly because they often have good loft which side sleepers require. |
| No initial odor / off gassing | fair | A significant rubbery or chemical smell is reported by 6% of owners. |
| Air flow | good | Heat trap issues are reported by only 1-2% of owners. The product often has small holes and interconnecting channels that create a natural ventilation system, letting body heat and moisture disperse. |
| No noise | good | Latex pillows are totally quiet. |
| Lightweight | fair | The pillows are often described by owners as dense and somewhat heavy. |
| Fewer allergies | good | Some owners report less allergies since using their latex pillow. 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 skill cells that settle inside. |
| Ease of use / maintenance | good | They are generally very low maintenance. If cleaning is needed, use lukewarm solution of mild soap and water and dry at room temperature. |
Latex Pillow Ratings: By Brand
Several brands are compared below on factors that can vary at least somewhat from brand to brand. In addition, the chart evaluates only those latex pillows for which we could find significant owner experience data; in other words, the chart does not include all latex pillows available on the market.
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| Owner Satisfaction / Sample Size | Price / Retailer | Firmness* | Loft* | Sleeping Positions* | Main Complaints (% of Owners) |
Return Policy | ||
| Echelon Classic | 91% / 26 | $100 / Sleepys.com | Variety offered | Medium- High |
Side, Back | -- | ? | |
| Dream Solutions | 85% / 24 | $40 / Sears.com | Medium | Medium | Back, side | -- | 90 days | |
Z by Malouf 100% Natural Talalay
(Amazon.com) |
82% / 332 | $56 / Amazon.com | Variety offered | variety offered |
All | odor (10%), lacks support (5%) | 30 days | |
| Natural Latex Pillow (JCPenney) | 85% / 106 | $70 / JCPenney.com |
Medium- Firm | High- Medium |
Back, side | too firm (6%), Odor (5%), too thick (4%) | 90 days | |
| Premium Natural Latex Foam Pillow | 86% / 897 | $40 / Overstock.com |
Medium-Soft | Medium- Low |
Back, stomach, perhaps side | lacks support (3%), too thin (2%), Too soft (2%) | 30 days | |
Pacific Coast Sealy SpringFree (Amazon.com) |
86% / 22 | $60 / US- Mattress.com |
Medium- Soft | Medium- High |
Side, Back | Too thick (10%) | 30 days | |
Simmons Beautyrest Latex Pillow (Amazon.com) |
78% / 408 | $45 Amazon; $32 Walmart.com; $48 Overstock | Varies | High- Medium |
Mainly Side, Perhaps Back | Too soft (5%), too firm (4%), too Thick (4%), odor (3%) | Amazon, Overstock: 30 days. Walmart.com: 90 days | |
* This information is what tends to be true in most owner experiences, but not necessarily all. In addition, this information is based on actual owner experiences, not on manufacturer claims which can often be inaccurate.
Description of Lying on a Latex Pillow
Below are the most common words / phrases that owners use to describe lying on their latex pillow (in order of more common to less common).
| Soft yet supportive |
| Somewhat conforming |
| Springy / bouncy / rubbery |
| Solid / dense |
| Too firm |
| Too thick |
| Too soft / lack support |
| Unnatural feel |