Manufacturer-Verified Specs · Updated 2026-10-25

Shop Cooling Pillows by Sleep Position

By the CoolingPillows.com Editorial Team Criteria: 10-Point Pillow Spec Framework Sources: 18 Manufacturer-Verified Models

Matching pillow loft and firmness to your primary sleep posture prevents neck strain while keeping air moving around your head and shoulders. Compare side, back, and stomach sleeper specifications below.

Side Sleepers

Medium-High to High Loft (5–7.5 in)

Side sleepers need enough vertical height and gusset support to bridge the shoulder gap so the head does not tilt downward.

Side Sleeper Shortlist

Back Sleepers

Balanced Medium Loft (4–5.5 in)

Back sleepers benefit from a medium cradle that supports the cervical curve without pushing the chin forward toward the chest.

Back Sleeper Shortlist

Stomach Sleepers

Compressible Low Loft (Under 4 in Compressed)

Stomach sleepers need either a soft down-alternative pillow, a 4-inch low-profile foam core, or an adjustable pillow with fill removed.

Stomach Sleeper Shortlist

Side Sleeper Cooling Pillows (Gusseted, Cut-Out & High-Rebound)

Read our in-depth guide to cooling pillows for side sleepers or compare the four verified side-sleeper models below.

Coop Sleep Goods Cool+ Adjustable Pillow (Queen, Classic) studio product photo
Adjustable-Fill Pillows Side SleeperBack SleeperStomach Sleeper

Coop Sleep Goods Cool+ Adjustable Pillow (Queen, Classic)

Side, back, and combination sleepers who want both a polyethylene cool-touch outer cover and customizable shredded-fill height.

Selected Size
Queen Classic (SKU CPL005QN-00; 7 lb / 3175 g shipping weight)
Dimensions & Loft
17 in x 27 in with 2 in gusset; user-adjustable loft from low to high
Adjustability
Fully adjustable fill via interlocking dual-case zipper system; includes bonus bag of Oomph Cool+ fill
Fill Composition
Oomph Cool+ plus-shaped gel-infused viscoelastic polyurethane foam and microfiber blend
Cover Fabric
Outer cover: polyethylene, polyester, and spandex cool-touch knit; Inner liner: nylon, polyester, and ventilated phase-change gel memory foam pad on one side
Cooling Mechanism
Polyethylene-blend cool-touch outer cover, ventilated phase-change gel foam liner pad, and plus-shaped cross-cut foam fill for internal airflow
Care & Washing
Machine wash outer cover separately on cold gentle cycle; do not machine wash gel-lined inner case or foam fill
Purple Harmony Pillow (Standard, Medium Loft) studio product photo
Latex Pillows Side SleeperBack Sleeper

Purple Harmony Pillow (Standard, Medium Loft)

Hot sleepers who dislike the slow sink of memory foam and want continuous airflow through an open elastomer grid and perforated Talalay latex core.

Selected Size
Standard, Medium 6.5 in Loft (also offered in Low 5.5 in and Tall 7.5 in)
Dimensions & Loft
26 in x 17 in x 6.5 in (Medium height; 4.2 lb total weight)
Adjustability
Fixed core (loft height selected at purchase: 5.5 in, 6.5 in, or 7.5 in)
Fill Composition
Ventilated Talalay latex core wrapped in 360-degree Honeycomb GelFlex Grid (Hyper-Elastic Polymer)
Cover Fabric
Moisture-wicking stretch Breeze Mesh knit cover (92% nylon fiber, 8% spandex fiber)
Cooling Mechanism
Open-air Honeycomb GelFlex Grid channels combined with pin-core ventilated Talalay latex and a 92% nylon / 8% spandex mesh cover
Care & Washing
Machine wash removable cover cold separately and air dry; spot clean latex/Grid core only
Coop Sleep Goods Original Cut-Out Pillow for Side Sleepers (Queen) studio product photo
Specialty Shapes Side Sleeper

Coop Sleep Goods Original Cut-Out Pillow for Side Sleepers (Queen)

Dedicated side sleepers who want a curved center cutout that accommodates the top of the shoulder while supporting the cervical spine.

Selected Size
Queen Cut-Out Shape (SKU CPL002QN-00; 4082 g shipping weight)
Dimensions & Loft
18 in x 28 in with 2 in structured side gusset and contoured shoulder recess; adjustable loft
Adjustability
Fully adjustable fill via zippered inner liner; includes extra 1/2 lb Oomph fill bag
Fill Composition
Medium-firm cross-cut virgin memory foam and polyester microfiber blend
Cover Fabric
Lulltra knit cover (60% polyester, 40% bamboo-derived viscose rayon) contoured to the Cut-Out shoulder curve; 100% polyester inner liner
Cooling Mechanism
Airflow between cross-cut foam pieces and 2-inch gusseted walls combined with a breathable viscose-from-bamboo/polyester cover
Care & Washing
Machine washable removable cover and inner pillow in cold water on gentle cycle; tumble dry low
Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex Pillow (Queen, High Profile) studio product photo
Latex Pillows Side SleeperBack Sleeper

Brooklyn Bedding Talalay Latex Pillow (Queen, High Profile)

Side and back sleepers who want a single-piece Talalay latex pillow that holds its loft all night without needing fluffing.

Selected Size
Queen (Available in Low ~4 in or High ~5 in Profile; SKU BBTLPHPQQ)
Dimensions & Loft
Queen footprint with ~4 in Low Profile or ~5 in High Profile molded core
Adjustability
Fixed solid Talalay latex core
Fill Composition
100% ventilated Talalay latex with pin-core airflow channels
Cover Fabric
Removable TENCEL Lyocell blend cover derived from sustainably sourced wood pulp
Cooling Mechanism
Open-cell Talalay latex structure with vertical ventilation channels paired with a moisture-wicking TENCEL Lyocell cover
Care & Washing
Removable outer cover machine washes on gentle setting (tumble dry low or lay flat); spot clean latex insert only

Back Sleeper Cooling Pillows (Medium Contour & Dual-Chamber)

See our back sleeper pillow guide for cervical alignment tips.

Casper Foam Pillow with Snow Technology (Standard) studio product photo
Cooling Memory Foam Pillows Back SleeperSide Sleeper

Casper Foam Pillow with Snow Technology (Standard)

Back and side sleepers seeking a structured 5.5-inch gusseted solid-foam pillow combining phase-change bands with a cool-touch cover.

Selected Size
Standard (SKU LOWFOAMSNOPILLOWSTD)
Dimensions & Loft
16 in x 24 in footprint; 5.5 in uncompressed height with 1.5 in structured gusset
Adjustability
Fixed three-layer foam core
Fill Composition
77% polyurethane foam, 23% viscoelastic polyurethane foam in a three-layer ergonomic core with AirScape perforations
Cover Fabric
CoolTouch outer jersey cover (88% polyester, 12% spandex) over inner liner (90% polyester, 10% spandex) with HeatDelete phase-change bands
Cooling Mechanism
CoolTouch outer knit, graphite-based HeatDelete bands, and perforated AirScape foam channels for heat dissipation
Care & Washing
Unzip outer cover and machine wash cold on delicate cycle; dry flat; do not wash foam core
Tuft & Needle Original Foam Pillow (Standard) studio product photo
Cooling Memory Foam Pillows Back SleeperSide Sleeper

Tuft & Needle Original Foam Pillow (Standard)

Back and side sleepers who want a consistent 5-inch solid-foam profile with faster rebound than traditional slow-sink memory foam.

Selected Size
Standard (Single Pillow, SKU PI-003-S)
Dimensions & Loft
25 in L x 16 in W x 5 in H (5-inch fixed profile)
Adjustability
Fixed solid-core open-cell foam
Fill Composition
T&N Adaptive polyurethane foam infused with graphite and cooling gel
Cover Fabric
Micro polyamide and polyester knit outer cover
Cooling Mechanism
Graphite and cooling gel infusion combined with ventilated open-cell foam perforations for passive airflow
Care & Washing
Zip-off cover is machine washable in cold water with light colors (hang dry); do not wash foam core
Coop Sleep Goods Eden Adjustable Pillow (Queen, Classic) studio product photo
Adjustable-Fill Pillows Side SleeperBack SleeperStomach Sleeper

Coop Sleep Goods Eden Adjustable Pillow (Queen, Classic)

All-position sleepers who prefer a softer, more plush shredded-foam feel with edge-to-edge gusseted support.

Selected Size
Queen Classic (SKU CHG-ADJGMF-QN; 4082 g shipping weight)
Dimensions & Loft
17 in x 27 in with 2 in mesh-tape gusset; user-adjustable loft
Adjustability
Fully adjustable fill via zippered inner liner; includes 1/2 lb bag of extra fill
Fill Composition
Proprietary blend of cooling gel-bead-infused memory foam and microfiber fill
Cover Fabric
Lulltra knit cover (60% polyester, 40% bamboo-derived viscose rayon) with 2-inch mesh-tape gusset; 100% polyester inner liner
Cooling Mechanism
Gel-bead-infused shredded foam + microfiber blend that promotes interstitial airflow, paired with a 2-inch breathable mesh gusset
Care & Washing
Lulltra outer cover is machine washable in cold water on gentle cycle (tumble dry low)
Casper Original Pillow (Standard, Mid-Loft) studio product photo
Fiber-Fill Pillows Back SleeperSide SleeperStomach Sleeper

Casper Original Pillow (Standard, Mid-Loft)

Sleepers who prefer the traditional clump-resistant feel of down-alternative fiber with a crisp 100% cotton percale shell and full machine washability.

Selected Size
Standard (SKU PILLOWSTD)
Dimensions & Loft
18 in x 26 in footprint; 9 in uncompressed mid-loft with 2 in structured side gusset
Adjustability
Fixed pillow-in-pillow dual-chamber fiber fill
Fill Composition
Polyester microfiber fill in a supportive inner pillow surrounded by a plush outer fiber chamber
Cover Fabric
100% cotton percale weave outer cover with polyester lining
Cooling Mechanism
100% cotton percale weave outer shell and airy down-alternative polyester microfibers with a 2-inch gusset for passive breathability
Care & Washing
Fully machine washable: unzip outer pillow, remove inner pillow, re-zip outer shell, and wash both in cold water on gentle cycle; tumble dry low with dryer balls

Stomach Sleeper Cooling Pillows (Low-Profile & Adjustable)

Explore our low-loft stomach sleeper buying guide to avoid hyperextending your neck.

Tuft & Needle Down Alternative Pillow Set (Standard, Set of 2) studio product photo
Fiber-Fill Pillows Back SleeperStomach SleeperSide Sleeper

Tuft & Needle Down Alternative Pillow Set (Standard, Set of 2)

Stomach and back sleepers who want a lightweight, fully machine-washable cotton-shell fiber pillow set.

Selected Size
Standard Set of 2 (SKU PI-AMW-01-S-02; 3175 g shipping weight)
Dimensions & Loft
20 in L x 26 in W x 8 in H uncompressed height per pillow
Adjustability
Fixed siliconized down-alternative fiber fill
Fill Composition
Hypoallergenic siliconized polyester microfiber fill engineered to resist sticking or clumping
Cover Fabric
100% breathable cotton shell
Cooling Mechanism
100% cotton shell paired with airy polyester fiber fill that avoids the heat retention of dense solid foam
Care & Washing
Whole pillow is machine washable in cold water with mild detergent; tumble dry on lowest heat setting with dryer balls
Brooklyn Bedding Luxury Cooling Memory Foam Pillow (Queen, Low Profile) studio product photo
Cooling Memory Foam Pillows Back SleeperStomach SleeperSide Sleeper

Brooklyn Bedding Luxury Cooling Memory Foam Pillow (Queen, Low Profile)

Sleepers who want a solid memory foam contour with a cool-to-the-touch knit cover and the choice between a 4-inch or 5-inch loft.

Selected Size
Queen (Available in Low Profile ~4 in or High Profile ~5 in; SKU BBCGMFLPQQ)
Dimensions & Loft
Queen footprint with choice of ~4 in Low Profile (back/stomach) or ~5 in High Profile (side)
Adjustability
Fixed molded core (profile height chosen at purchase)
Fill Composition
Open-cell polyurethane memory foam with surface cooling gel layer and pin-core ventilation holes
Cover Fabric
Cool-to-the-touch circular-knit performance outer cover with mesh side trim
Cooling Mechanism
Cool-to-the-touch knit cover plus top cooling gel layer and pin-core channels through the open-cell foam core
Care & Washing
Removable outer cover machine washes on gentle cycle (tumble dry low or lay flat); spot clean foam insert only
Coop Sleep Goods Original Adjustable Pillow (Queen, Classic) studio product photo
Adjustable-Fill Pillows Side SleeperBack SleeperStomach Sleeper

Coop Sleep Goods Original Adjustable Pillow (Queen, Classic)

Sleepers who want to dial in exact loft height for side, back, or stomach sleeping using a medium-firm cross-cut foam blend.

Selected Size
Queen Classic (SKU LH-HLN1-8MML)
Dimensions & Loft
19 in x 29 in Classic knife-edge profile; user-adjustable loft
Adjustability
Fully adjustable fill via interlocking dual-case zipper system; includes extra 1/2 lb fill bag
Fill Composition
Proprietary blend of medium-firm cross-cut virgin memory foam and polyester microfiber
Cover Fabric
Lulltra knit outer pillowcase (60% polyester, 40% bamboo-derived viscose rayon); 100% polyester inner liner
Cooling Mechanism
Airflow between loose cross-cut foam pieces and microfiber clusters paired with a breathable viscose-from-bamboo/polyester knit cover
Care & Washing
Machine washable removable Lulltra cover and washable inner pillow (cold water, gentle cycle, tumble dry low)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do side sleepers need a higher loft pillow than back sleepers?

Resting on your side creates a wider gap between the mattress and your head due to shoulder width, requiring a 5 to 7.5 inch pillow or a shoulder cutout to keep the neck level.

How can a stomach sleeper use an adjustable cooling pillow?

Unzip the inner liner and remove roughly one-third to one-half of the shredded fill so your head lies nearly flat while still enjoying a breathable cover.