Bamboo Pillow Reviews
One of the last things you’d expect the word bamboo to describe is sleeping products – or anything comfortable for that matter.
However, with the sudden rise in bamboo fiber material blends, lots of companies are wanting you to think of bamboo when quality sleep products come to mind.
Bamboo pillows have become incredibly popular due to the amount of filling choices they offer. It’s also due to the fact that they are entirely adjustable, which helps them compatible with a wide range of sleep positions and preferences.
While material-stuffed bamboo pillows still doesn’t seem like an appealing apparatus to sleep on, stay with us.
It’s not what you think.
What is a Bamboo Pillow?
If you’ve ever been to Thailand, a bamboo pillow probably brings some hostels to mind. They use bamboo to construct virtually everything.
However when we’re talking about Western-style bamboo pillows, it’s a bit different.
A bamboo pillow refers to a certain type of pillow construction that is created with various materials. Bamboo fibers are actually blended with other materials such as polyester (due to the delicate and light abilities that offer structure).
By combining these materials, amazingly, what comes out is a thick, durable, plush feeling surface that’s naturally antimicrobial, extremely breathable and hypoallergenic.
This makes bamboo products a perfect choice for sleepers who have allergy sensitivities.
When added with shredded memory foam, these bamboo pillows become impressively shapeable, making them easily customizable to meet your preference.
Pillow Dimensions and Care
Due to the nature of the bamboo pillow, these products are considered a specialized pillow and are rarely bought in pairs.
In terms of pillow size, you should always be looking for these dimensions in order to pair your pillow with your already purchased or pre-existing pillow covers at home:
This offers a guideline for pillow casing fits. Most sizes for specialized pillows fit these dimensions so feel free to use your favorite cases form back home.
The pillow’s loft also should be understood as the loft can vary, depending on the sort of fill you choose. The loft is measured once the pillow is resting and can change the firmness of a pillow.
Don’t confuse a high loft pillow with a firmer pillow since specific fillings such as feather blends produce higher lofts with thinner overall profiles.
After roughly 18 months, you should test your pillow to see if it “bounces back.”
Unlike glitter accidents, pillows don’t last forever (unfortunately).
If the pillow doesn’t bounce back after you test it, it should be replaced.
Points to Consider When Picking a Bamboo Pillow
When choosing a bamboo pillow, keep in mind they’re not all made exactly the same.
While they have a similar construction, there’s a difference between the choices in terms of quality.
One of the most popular and arguably the most comfortable — again, depends totally on preference — are the shredded memory foam filled bamboo pillows (say that three times fast).
Here are some more points you should consider when choosing a bamboo pillow.
Do You Have Allergies?
If you suffer from allergies, a bamboo pillow may be a match made in bed heaven.
Lots of people who have allergy sensitivities receive the best relief sleeping on a hypoallergenic pillow.
Since your head is on your pillow for hours at a time, it can be a great investment.
Do You Sleep Warm?
If you find yourself waking up in the morning or the middle of the night with a sweaty forehead, you’ve probably stayed far away from memory foam everything.
No matter what the manufacturer claims in terms of improved cell structure, foam just doesn’t allow for an easy air flow.
However, shredded memory foam is a different story.
It opens up air pockets that allow a decent amount of breathability. Paired with a bamboo cover, one of the most breathable materials on the market, it’s a great choice for all your sweaty sleepers.
Neck and Back Alignment
When choosing a pillow, one of the most important things to consider is how your back and neck alignment are when laying down on the pillow.
Lots of people don’t have a clear understanding of how important a pillow is to their sleep posture. Furthermore, not many people know how important sleep posture is to their overall physical health.
The wrong pillow can cause spine misalignment which results in back, neck, and shoulder strain.
While these physical ailments can become a problem overtime in themselves, they can also disrupt your sleep which affects your health in the long-run as well.
Top 5 Bamboo Pillows
We’ve taken the time to review a range of these bamboo pillow types and have listed our favorite picks below.
While these pillows are different than the average conventional pillow, it all comes down to preference.
If you have a general idea of what you like to sleep on, that’s a great start.
If not, there’s no better way to know than the good ol’ trial and error method.
Sweet dreams!
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While this bamboo isn’t adjustable, it’s designed wonderfully for lighter weight back sleepers and stomach sleepers.
This combo is pretty rare when it comes to pillow types.
The gel memory foam is 2.5 inches thick which makes it one of the thinnest pillows on the market. As we mentioned before, memory foam isn’t the most breathable material… but that’s where the gel comes in.
Gel actually helps draw heat from your body, while the bamboo also helps cool the body.
This specific shape of the pillow offers both a flat and rounded side to fit different personal comfort preferences.
On top of that, the foam used in this pillow is hard enough to support your head and not bottom out, but soft enough to give to your head’s weight for ultimate comfort.
What Buyers Think of This Pillow
Overall, people love this pillow.
The two comfort choices, flat and raised give you the choice to customize your pillow to your preference.
The design and the materials make for a soft, comfortable yet supportive sleep that buyers are craving.
The only con we found with this pillow was that a few customers mentioned it giving off a chemical smell, or “off-gassing” odor, which is unfortunate and can potentially be dangerous.
We highly suggest you let this pillow air out for a couple days before sleeping on it.
We give it a 4.6 out of 5 rating.
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This ultra plush pillow is fully adjustable and super comfortable.
It holds lot of claims surrounding its cooling effects (see below for link), allowing users to sleep at a perfect temperature.
The true selling point with this bamboo pillow, however, is its durability and comfort.
Its quilted cover is as plush as it is thick and offers great airflow through the shredded memory foam air pockets.
While at first it does seem a bit overfilled, it’s quite adjustable and will easily shape to however you wish, even with all the filling.
The cover comes with a zipper which makes the shredded foam easy to remove or add.
What Buyers Think of This Pillow
Again, buyers love this pillow.
The fully adjustable quality allows for it to suit many people’s comfort preferences. The unzippable cover allows for easy wash and the customizable level of firmness is great for heavier set bodies.
The only con we found was the issue of off-gassing. Also, overtime, this pillow tends to become a bit lumpy.
Again, for the off-gassing issue, make sure you air your pillow out a couple days before use.
We give this pillow a 4.6 out of 5 rating.
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This firm and high-density shredded memory foam is entirely adjustable which allows for comfort changes no matter which sleeping position you enjoy.
You can easily unzip the cover to access the casing for washing purposes or to remove or add shredded foam to create your perfect firmness and height
The bamboo fiber casing allows for better airflow which makes this product a cool sleeper.
What Buyers Think of This Pillow
Overall, buyers really liked this product.
It’s fully adjustable, no matter what position you’re into. It’s designed specifically for cervical support and it has a removable fill for extra personalized comfort.
The only cons we found with this pillow is that the foam make need a bit fluffing or redistributing once and awhile since it tends to settle. Also, some customers found it to be a bit firm.
Everything considered, we give this pillow a 4.4 out of 5 rating.
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Seen as one of the first adjustable shredded memory foam Bamboo Pillows, the Original Miracle Bamboo Pillow comes with dedicated followers who swear by the product.
Like many other specialty pillow, it takes some getting used to, along with adjustability to get it just right, so the majority of complaints are due to personal preferences as opposed to overall quality.
The pillow’s bamboo fiber casing is micro-vented to provide more airflow. It’s a bit thicker than typical cotton casings, however thinner than quilted bamboo casings.
It is soft and has been called luxurious by many customers.
What Buyers Think of This Pillow
As mentioned, customers who love this pillow, really love this pillow.
However, there are quite a few complaints based on personal preference. While these complaints aren’t based on quality, it still shows it takes some getting used to.
This pillow is great for neck support and can easily be suppressed for travel.
There were also some off-gassing complaints with this product, so same advice goes: air-out before use.
Also, give it a chance! It may take some time to get used to, but that’s the nature of these pillows sometimes.
We give it a 4.4 out of 5
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While this pillow can look a bit lofty at first glance, don’t be fooled.
This pillow was actually designed to meet the needs of sleepers who need a slimmer pillow for comfort, and the shredded memory foam in the bamboo pillow allows it to do so.
While this pillow is not adjustable, the filling can be manipulated to fit perfectly beneath your weight while distributing outwards for a comfortable sleep.
This pillow also may work for side sleepers, however it doesn’t offer enough loftiness for people who have a broad shoulder width.
The bamboo cover provides a comfortable surface that can even be felt through pillowcases.
This pillow can also be machine washed, which is pretty rare for these types of pillows.
What Buyers Think of This Pillow
A decent amount of people really like this pillow.
It has good airflow, is washable and holds itself up properly.
Some people find this pillow to be a bit too lofty, don’t enjoy the feeling of the shreds and some experience an off-gassing smell.
Everything considered, we give this pillow a 4.1 out of 5 rating.
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What We Think About These Pillows
Taking our research into consideration, bamboo pillows provide a range of different opinions.
Although many bamboo pillows may take some getting used to in terms of fill amount and support, as long as you’re aware that it takes adjusting and time at first, you’ll know what to do and won’t be unpleasantly surprised.
Plus, the trials and adjustments are well worth the effort.
There’s so many pluses when it comes to bamboo pillows, all you need to do is take the leap to realize it for yourself!
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