By Phoebe Youl
7th Oct 2024
We've all experienced those restless nights when sweet dreams feel elusive and we've struggled to catch those Z's. Thankfully, here at Urban List we've found the secret to unlocking the ultimate night's sleep—a perfect pillow. When it comes to achieving a rejuvenating slumber, finding the right pillow for your individual sleep style is the ultimate game-changer. After all, who doesn't want to sink into a cloud of comfort at the end of a long day?
Below we've rounded up a list of the crème de la crème of pillows, all perfectly designed to facilitate five-star snoozing. So, whether you're looking for an affordable find, hotel-worthy loft, or supportive memory foam, there's a pillow on this list that has your back (and your neck) covered.
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Soft yet supportive and packed full of features side sleepers need in a pillow, the Eva Pillow is made from memory foam that will never end up in a weird or unsupportive shape.
Designed with an easily adjustable firmness preference, the supportive memory foam conforms to your head without sacrificing that ‘cloud-like’ feeling. The pillow is also infused with activated charcoal to regulate moisture, remove odours and help keep bad bacteria at bay.
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Neck pain or discomfort? Prepare to get emotionally attached to this pillow. With all the squish, plus all of the support, the Ecosa pillow is designed to perfectly align your shoulders and neck, thanks to two adjustable elevation pads.
You’ll also sleep sweetly knowing you can take this pillow wherever you go thanks to the provided vacuum-sealed and drawstring bags designed to suit all kinds of travellers.
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Setting out to design a pillow that would provide a feeling of weightlessness, Sleeping Duck specifically engineered this pillow out of the same AntiGravity® foam they use in their award-winning mattresses.
Designed to provide the cushioning comfort and pressure-relieving properties of memory foam with the mobility properties of latex, this pillow provides the ideal height and support for all types of sleepers.
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If you’re after a high loft pillow that still provides plenty of support, you can’t go past Sleep Republic's pillow. Available in high and low profiles, the higher profile pillow sits at 14cm offering top-notch support.
Breathable and durable and made from high-quality materials like natural Tencel, this is a great cloud-like option for a higher head position.
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While it might be one of the more expensive pillows on this list, this investment ensures both year-round and customisable comfort—regardless of how you choose to sleep.
Crafted with a breathable, removable, and washable outer, the internal layers are designed to be swapped depending on your sleep preference. Keep all three layers for side sleepers, two for back sleepers, and just one layer for stomach sleepers.
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Designed to suit most sleepers, this budget-friendly duo pack provides medium support and softness wrapped in a breathable natural cotton cover.
Made from sustainable Ultrafibre® filling for longer lasting comfort, these pillows area great choice for families or kids thanks to their durability. They are also fully machine washable, allowing you to keep them feeling fresh and clean for longer.
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This pillow, born of meticulous Canadian design, features a plush 400-thread-count cotton shell that’s filled with 700 loft goose down sourced from Alberta's Hutterite farms. The down's fluffy and cloud-like clusters deliver a soft, sinky, and squishy feel that’s hard to replicate with any other type of fill.
Allowing for a customised approach, the pillow is available in soft, medium, and firm options, catering to the unique needs of front and back sleepers alike. Alternatively, make the ultimate upgrade and opt for the king-size pillow to upgrade your bed to the ideal sleep retreat.
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Cleverly designed to mimic the type of pillows you find in luxury hotels, this plush and lofty pillow provides all the comfort and cloud-like softnesses without compromising on support.
Suitable for all types of sleepers, the fine and flexible OEKO-TEX® approved filling helps to regulate airflow, keeping you cool all night long. As a bonus, this is the perfect option for those who prefer a loft-like feel minus any actual feathers.
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Soft, supportive and suitable for all types of sleepers thanks to its classic profile, the Dunlopillo Luxurious Latex Classic Profile Pillow is designed to provide all-night comfort. The ideal choice for allergy sufferers, latex naturally inhibits the growth of bacteria, mould, and dust mites.
The pillow also instantly rebounds, so you never have to worry about it losing its shape throughout the night (or for years to come).
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Specifically designed with hot sleepers in mind, this pillow aims to put an end to endlessly flipping your pillow to find the “cool side”. The memory foam features a specialised coating that absorbs and releases heat to better regulate temperature for optimal sleep.
Combined with a soft mesh cover that supports natural thermal regulation and a CertiPUR-US® certified memory foam that features zones of varied size holes, you're guaranteed to get a cool night's sleep.
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