
This pillow is easier to shape to your shoulders and neck than other down pillows we’ve tried. If you are partial to it, note that our stomach-sleepers in particular preferred the firm-density Garnet Hill Signature White Down Pillow, with its give and softness, to other down pillows we’ve tried over the past four years (with 11 sleep testers). In our years of testing, we’ve found that down has a very specific appeal. Like our other Sleep Number pick, the PlushComfort Pillow Ultimate, this pillow comes with a 100-day return policy by mail and includes a one-year warranty against defects. That’s because adjusting this pillow is tidier than adjusting our Easy Breather pick (which has loose clumps of foam that can be messy to mold). (Don’t confuse this pillow with another shredded-foam pillow we tried, the Sleep Number ComfortFit Pillow Classic, which isn’t adjustable.) We believe the PlushComfort Pillow Ultimate is the best option for side- and back-sleepers who aren’t sure how much loft they really need. It’s similar to the Sleep Number PlushComfort Pillow Ultimate, but this one uses a mix of shredded foam and down alternative, instead of just down alternative.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cdn.cliqueinc.com__cache__posts__214480__-2058428-1485458528.700x0c-94106d640f8245cf9e719c43adf67c10.jpg)
And there are three sealed, removable layers inside, so this pillow is easier to customize than any others we tried. The Sleep Number ComfortFit Pillow Ultimate is one of the loftiest shredded-foam pillows we’ve tested. Sleep Number has recently changed its no-return policy to a 100-day return policy by mail, and the company also provides a one-year limited warranty on its pillows. Most of our testers (even some back- and side-sleepers, who generally prefer shredded foam) found a comfortable height and enjoyed the cushioned support of the PlushComfort Pillow Ultimate. But the PlushComfort Pillow Ultimate includes all three options in one pillow: It comes with three sealed, removable layers of fill to help you achieve the best fit for your body shape. (“Down alternative” is a fluffy fill, usually polyester or rayon, that mimics the feel of down but costs much less.) Most pillows we’ve tried come in soft, medium, or firm densities. The Sleep Number PlushComfort Pillow Ultimate is the only customizable down-alternative pillow we’ve ever tested, and it’s ideal for stomach-sleepers who have a hard time finding the right height. This pillow comes with a 30-day return policy and a two-year warranty, both of which are more generous than that of our other top pick. The Easy Breather comes in four sizes, including a side-sleeper version with a curved edge for your shoulder (which we haven’t yet tested).


This can be a messy process, but it does let you achieve a precise fit. The pouch also has a zipper, so you can still add or remove shredded-foam filling to achieve your ideal loft. The Easy Breather was redesigned in 2021 with a softer, cooler cover, and the shredded foam is now encased in its own washable inner pouch (making it the first fully washable shredded-foam pillow we’ve tested). It’s one of the most comfortable shredded-foam pillows we’ve found, and there isn’t a persistent problem with smelly foam (which we’ve encountered with shredded-foam pillows from other companies).

The Nest Bedding Easy Breather Pillow has been a consistent tester favorite for its firm, adjustable support.
