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Polyester (Fiberfill) Pillows → Reviews, Ratings & Complaints Based on Data From 310 Actual Owners
Page last updated January 22, 2012
What You Need To Know
Owner satisfaction: Polyester pillows have 83% owner satisfaction.
Pros: Often inexpensive; easy to care for; no odor likely.
Cons: Can be lumpy; contents may shift and develop hollow spots; not as exotic as other types.
Competition: See how polyester pillows compare to other pillow types in the pillow comparison.
Polyester Pillow Ratings: As a Group
The ratings below are based on over 170 polyester pillow owner reviews and experiences that were collected using an unbiased, accurate methodology.
They 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 | With 83% owner satisfaction, polyester pillows rate about in the middle compared to other pillow types. |
| Durability / longevity | fair | Expect about average durability. The pillows will flatten over time and may become softer. |
| Price | good | The price range is $12-$40. Polyester-filled pillows overall are the most affordable type of pillow. |
| Less pain | fair | Owner data shows that the pillows perform about average or a little better overall in the relief of pain, such as neck pain. |
| Supportive | fair | They hold their shape and loft reasonably well, resulting in about average support. |
| Moldable | fair | A "moldable" pillow is one whose shape can be easily altered or "scrunched" to increase comfort and support. |
| Cuddly | good | A "cuddly" pillow is one that is soft and huggable, as opposed to hard, rigid, stiff and or heavy. The pillow's softness helps it to have decent ratings on this issue. |
| Contents won't shift / clump | poor | A main complaint about the product. At least 10% of owners report lumpiness, clumpiness especially as the pillow ages. |
| Loft variety | fair | Polyester pillows are often only available with medium loft. If one wants to increase the loft, the pillows are often pliable enough to be folded in half or scrunched. |
| Back sleep | good | Back sleepers are often pleased. |
| Stomach sleep | fair | Stomach sleepers can be pleased if loft is low enough. |
| Side sleep | good | Generally good, but scrunching of the pillow may be needed to achieve adequate loft for side sleepers. |
| No initial odor / off gassing | Good | A strength of polyester pillows. Very few complaints about initial odor reported. |
| Air flow | fair | They perform about average or somewhat better on the issue of not acting as a heat and moisture trap. |
| No noise | good | Few, if any, complaints regarding noise. |
| Fewer allergies | fair | The pillows are hypoallergenic, but are susceptible to dust mites because the mites like to feed on the polyfiber. |
| Ease of use / maintenance | good | Limited fluffing or shaking is needed. They can be machine washed / dried. They dry quickly. |
| Lightweight | fair | Polyester pillows usually weigh no more than one or two pounds. |
Polyester Pillow Ratings: By Brand
The chart below evaluates only those pillows for which we could find significant owner experience data; in other words, the chart does not include all polyester pillows available on the market.
| Owner Satis- faction |
Sample Size | Price / Retailer | Firmness* | Loft* | Sleeping Positions* | Main Complaints (% of owners) | Main Praise (% of owners) | Return Policy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beautyrest Firm (Amazon.com) |
76% | 37 | $38 for 2 / Amazon
|
Firm- Medium |
Medium- High |
Side | Longevity / quality (10%) | Comfortable (63%), Firm (52%), Supportive (28%) | 30 days |
| Mainstays Microfiber | 86% | 175 | $10 for 2 / Walmart.com | Medium | High- Medium |
Side, perhaps back | Too thick (8%), Too Soft (7%) | Soft yet supportive (37%), Good value (35%) | 90 days |
Sleep Better Slumber Fresh (Amazon.com) |
73% | 57 | $17 / Amazon
|
Medium | Medium | Back, Side, perhaps Stomach | Lacks support (15%), Too firm (3%) | Soft and comfortable (61%), Soft yet firm (22%), Less Pain (20%) | 30 days |
Sleep Innovations 2-in-1 (Amazon.com) |
83% | 97 | $24 / Amazon |
Soft-Firm | Medium | All | Too flat (6%), Short lifespan (5%) | Less Pain (55%), Soft yet supportive (36%) | 30 days |
* This information 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.