Who is Best Suited to a Bamboo Cooling Pillow?

Hot sleepers especially benefit from bamboo cooling pillows, but there are also benefits for side and back sleepers. It is important to consider the sleeping position and personal preferences when shopping for a pillow. A bamboo cooling pillow might not be right for everyone and there are special considerations that should be kept in mind.

A bamboo cooling pillow is Best Suited for:

• Hot Sleepers: Hot sleepers need cooling bedding to prevent overheating. This allows them to sleep comfortably, as temperature and sleep quality are connected. A bamboo cooling pillow can help draw heat away from the body and provide a cooling surface for hot sleepers. A bamboo cooling pillow will also wick away sweat.
• Side Sleepers: Side sleepers need a higher loft pillow to keep the head elevated and neck aligned. Many bamboo cooling pillows have a higher loft that is suitable for side sleepers. Adjustable bamboo cooling pillows allow for additional fill and a higher loft.
• Back Sleepers: Back sleepers need a medium loft pillow that supports the head without letting it tilt too far forward or back. Most bamboo cooling pillows have the ideal loft and firmness for back sleepers. Materials like memory foam and latex contour to the shape of the head for proper support and alignment.

These kinds of pillows are not well suited for:

• Stomach Sleepers: Stomach sleepers need a low loft pillow. This keeps the neck at a comfortable angle. Some bamboo cooling pillows are adjustable, but most have a medium to the high loft that is less than ideal for stomach sleepers. Stomach sleepers often prefer a soft pillow and most bamboo cooling pillows are considered medium-soft to firm.
• Sleepers with Odor Sensitivities: Bamboo cooling pillows often use synthetic foams or natural materials that prevent heat retention. The synthetic foam tends to off-gas, which causes a chemical smell in the pillow. This usually dissipates within a few days, but those who are sensitive to odors may notice it for longer. Materials like wool and buckwheat also have a natural odor that may be off-putting to sleepers with odor sensitivities.