Xtreme ComfortsShredded Memory Foam Pillow- Allergy-Friendly & Cooling Pillow Cover for Side, Back & Stomach Sleepers- Machine Washable - Foam Pillows for Sleeping & Neck Pain Relief (Queen)

I bought it in king size, it's true to size, feels fresh and comfortable, provides good support for a side sleeper. I didn't feel any chemical smell, it's a good buy.

This is the umpteenth pillow I’ve tried. In other words, I’ve lost count. And finally, this is THE one. The firmness and softness can be tailored to my preferences simply by removing the filling if the pillow seems too firm -as the manufacturer notes; . I didn’t need to do that.Yes, these pillows aren’t cheap but the quality totally justifies the price (and I’m someone who normally shops for bargains). They’re durable. . And while this isn’t likely to apply to you, they were the ONLY pillows my spouse could stand after open heart surgery. He could actually sleep through the night, not an easy feat for a heart surgery patient. They made a world of difference. For this reason alone (but there are plenty of others), I highly recommend these pillows.

When I read the reviews of this item in the NYT Wirecutter report I was concerned about the reports of chemical smells. I can report that I found absolutely no chemical smell and once the pillow took it's shape after shipping it was ready for a good night's sleep.I had been having shoulder pain upon awakening from my old pillow. I am amazed to report that this pillow provides sufficient support while not being too stiff that I have had less shoulder/back pain and decent sleep. While the pillow is firm I do not find it uncomfortable for sleeping.I did not remove any of the stuffing because I wanted to see how the fill settled. I have kept all the stuffing in place because I like a more elevated sleep position.This is a really good pillow without a huge price tag and would recommend it to anyone who sleeps on their side. It is also advertised for back sleepers but because I do not sleep on my back I cannot comment on that position.

Bought two 6 years ago and still going strong. They come too thick, and you must remove some stuffing. This appears to be by design. Bit of lumpiness and smell when brand new, but this goes away quickly. Great value!

Updates First. As always.I have to update my review on two grounds. First, I washed my pillow and, though it is supposed to be washable, the memory fiber or shredded memory foam really hasn't bounced back the way my other shredded memory foam pillows bounced back after washing. To be clear, I am gentle on pillows, don't turn or shift much while sleeping, use an allergy pillow case and regular pillow case to protect the pillow and only washed it because the dust mite/allergy cover zipper had broken and the pillow was making me sneeze so I bought a new cover and washed the pillow which was a terrible mistake. Second, they've upped the price to $41. That is just insane, considering what you get. I'm sorry but this just isn't worth it for the short lifespan of the pillow. The original price of $30 was a bit steep, considering all the options available and the brands that offer two for one deals, but $41 is highway robbery. If you value products being sold by companies with a conscience, you shouldn't support this company by telling them that they can get away with charging so much for a product that doesn't even last a year.Original Review:I've owned this pillow for nearly a year and used it for a full six months before reaching these conclusions.First, allow me to say that this is an excellent pillow for comfort, under specific conditions. However, if those conditions are not met, it lacks in specific and important ways.This pillow uses a similar style of bamboo cover to many shredded memory foam and memory fiber (same thing, different name) pillows. The cover is 100% bamboo, like everyone else's, and is perforated, they say for cooling. In actuality, the perforation does not cool the pillow as compared to unperforated bamboo covered pillows, all of which stay relatively cool due simply to the weave and texture of a bamboo cover and the nature of air flow through shredded memory foam/ memory fiber. And so, the perforation is unimportant for cooling and this pillow is much like other pillows in sleeping temperature owing to similar materials and construction.That having been said, the perforation of this (and several similar pillows) does actually make fluffing this pillow (and the similar ones I've tried) much easier than fluffing the closed-weave bamboo covered pillows on the market. Of course, this is only important when you consider the following, namely, that this pillow is not resistant to dust mites and allergens, as it claims to be, not in the least. In order to be hypoallergenic or even to just resist, not stop fully, dust mite activity, a cover must be so tightly woven (I won't bore you with micron counts) that it actually makes fluffing a pillow very difficult, as the air inside the pillow is pressed out by the pressure of you sleeping on it but new air flows back in very slowly, over time. and is difficult to restore even with fluffing.This pillow is, to clarify, directly advertised and labeled as being, of all things, "hypoallergenic" and "dust mite resistant", when it is, in truth, neither. However, a pillow that is both of those things (and I've tried several) is impossible to fluff. Because this pillow is perforated and fails utterly in allergy control, it is also, owing to that perforation, highly fluffable (fluffs in mere moments). So, you can cover it in the allergy barrier of your choice and then follow the protocol of unzipping the allergy cover for a moment, fluffing and then zipping it back up, to great results. So, essentially, this pillow gets five stars for fluffing and zero stars for allergy claims.Next, there is the issue of fill. This pillow uses similar fill to several others that I have tried ranging in price from just over $15 to $30 and this one is by far the most expensive at nearly $40. Any pillow can be opened up on the end, to sew on a zipper, so as to make the fill level adjustable, which I've done with several other pillows and I can say, having done that, that this pillow is obscenely over priced. Yes, the fill is high quality. So is most of the memory fiber/ shredded memory foam I've found in pillows. Also yes, the slip style is better for certain types of sleepers. But, anyone can adjust the fill level of any memory fiber/ shredded memory foam pillow to whatever level they want.So, what is the overall justification of the two star review? It is simply not worth the price. They lose a star for false claims of being hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant, but they lose one more for using a cover that is identical to covers on cheaper pillows and still one more for using fill that is identical to cheaper pillows, essentially, selling the same product for far more money. You can get a high quality shredded memory foam or memory fiber pillow, call it what you will, with a perforated 100% bamboo cover from multiple vendors, cut on one end, unstitch, leaving thread ends attached for sealing off/ tying off so that the pillow stitching doesn't unravel, sew in a zipper that meets up with your sealed/ tied off thread ends, and then adjust the fill to your liking and achieve exactly the same result as you get with the slim pillow from Xtreme Comforts without paying the Xtreme price (I couldn't resist).This is, in short, a rich person's pillow. It costs more for the sake of costing more. It is not better and, ultimately, is not worth it given how much less you can pay for a nearly identical product. On the one hand, I love this pillow. On the other, I love the ones I've adjusted to essentially match it in every way, just as much only it didn't cost me as much as a Smog Check. The price is simply far more than it is worth. Good luck in making your choice and finding what you need.

Nice pillow but the pillowcase is fragile and taking the pillow in or out (to wash) stresses the zipper. Mine only lasted half a year before the zipper pull came off, and the edges around the zipper are badly frayed.

Finally found a comfortable pillow for me. I sleep on my side and needed a slight depression in the pillow center. Most foam pillows don’t give…too hard. Once I removed some fill and shook the remainder to even it out …Viola, a perfect pillow….just enough give in the center that remains constant while I sleep. The cover has a comfortable texture that breathes too! Fantastic product!

This is the second time I've bought these pillows and I've loved them each time! The directions tell you to put the pillow(s) in the dryer for 15 minutes, but I've noticed that manually plumping them first makes the pillow much fluffier/firm once it comes out of the dryer. The over fill the pillows, but allow you to take some of the fluff out of you need, but I love how thick it is! My last pillows are still nice, but I needed more for a second bed we got, so we swapped these out, so they are nice and durable.While these do cost a decent amount of money, they are worth every penny! It keeps cool on hot nights and it is easy to clean! I will keep buying from this company as long as they keep selling these amazing pillows.