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Polyester-filled
Pillow Review and Analysis
Pros
Reasonably durable, easy to care for, no smell likely, generally
inexpensive
Cons
Average support, can clump, shift and develop hollow spots
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 are usually of medium firmness and are soft on the
head and ears. They hold their shape and loft reasonable well,
resulting in at least average support.
Score: 6 out of 10
Contouring Support
Polyester pillows generally conform to a fair degree to the
contours of one’s head and neck area. Their ability to
contour can be undermined if they become lumpy or if the distribution
of the polyester collects on one side of the pillow.
Score: 4 out of 10
Adjustable Height and
Firmness
The pillows are not adjustable. If one seeks to increase the
loft, one can possibly fold the pillow in half.
Score: 3 out of 10
Suitable for Back Sleepers
The pillow can be suitable for back sleepers.
Score: 7 out of 10
Suitable for Side Sleepers
They may not provide adequate height for comfortable side sleeping.
Score: 5 out of 10
Suitable for Stomach
Sleepers
The pillows can be acceptable for stomach sleeping, especially
after the pillow is broken in and has become flatter. (A flatter
pillow is best for stomach sleepers.)
Score: 6 out of 10
Quiet
The pillow is quiet.
Score: 6 out of 10
Air Flow
Polyester pillows offer less breathability than many other pillow
types. The pillows will generally stay at a temperature somewhere
between your body temperature and room temperature.
Score: 5 out of 10
Light Weight
Depending on the amount of fill, the pillow will usually not
weight more than one or two pounds.
Score: 7 out of 10
No Smell
Off gassing is possible, but seems less likely than with some
other types of pillows.
Score: 8 out of 10
Hypoallergenic
The pillows are hypoallergenic, but are particularly susceptible
to dust mites since the mites like to feed on the poly fiber.
Score: 7 out of 10
Durable
Polyester is strong and will likely last for several years.
Their supportiveness and comfort tend to diminish with age.
Score: 6 out of 10
Easily Cared For
They are easily cared for and can be machine washed and dried.
They dry quickly.
Score: 8 out of 10
Low Price
They tend to be some of the least expensive pillows available
and are usually marketed to the budget conscious shopper.
Score: 8 out of 10
Value
At a low price, they can be considered a fair value since they
will likely last at least a few years.
Score: 7 out of 10
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