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Polyester-filled Pillow Review and Ratings -- Based on Data From Over 170 Actual Owners
What You Need To Know
83% of the over 170 actual owners included in our research say that they are satisfied with their polyester pillow. Brands tend to be similarly competitive.
Pros
Inexpensive; reasonably durable; easy to care for; no odor likely
Cons
Can clump, shift and develop hollow spots
About Our Research
Our research findings are based on at least 170 actual polyester pillow owner reviews / comments collected from diverse sources. Click here for more information on our research methodology.
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Ratings for Polyester Pillow
Sample size: at least 170 owners of various brands and sizes.
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Fair |
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Firmness
Owners indicate that the pillows are usually of medium firmness and are soft on the head and ears.
Support
Polyester pillows hold their shape and loft reasonable well, resulting in at least average support, say owners. The pillows generally conform a fair degree to the contours of one’s head and neck. 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.
Durability / longevity
Polyester pillows are reasonably strong and will likely last for at least a couple years. As they age they will likely flatten, clump, shift and develop hollow spots.
Loft
Loft or height of the product is average to above average depending on how much polyfiber is inside. If one wants to increase the loft, the pillows are often pliable enough to be folded in half or scrunched up.
Pain issue
Our owner data suggests that the pillows perform about average in the relief of pain, such as neck pain.
Sleeping positions
The pillow can be suitable for back and side sleepers, say owners. They can be acceptable for stomach sleeping, especially after the pillow is broken in and has become flatter.
Noise
The pillow is quiet.
Air flow
There were no complaints or praise by owners on this issue. But typically polyester pillows offer less breathability than many other pillow types. They will generally stay at a temperature somewhere between your body temperature and room temperature.
Weight
Depending on the amount of fill, the pillow will usually not weight more than one or two pounds.
Odor
Very few owners reported odor or off gassing to be an issue.
Allergies
The pillows are hypoallergenic, but are particularly susceptible to dust mites since the mites like to feed on the poly fiber.
Maintenance
Owners say that they are easily cared for and can be machine washed and dried. They dry quickly.
Price
They tend to be some of the least expensive pillows available and are usually marketed to the budget conscious shopper.
Value
Given their low price and respectable owner satisfaction, they tend to be a value.