Pillows for side sleepers

Side Sleeper Pillows: Medium Firm, Set of 2

When you sleep on your side, the pillow has to fill the space between your shoulder and your head. Our pillows are medium firm, with loft made for that gap.

Medium-firm pillows, set of 2

What side sleepers look for in a pillow

Side sleeping leaves a gap between the mattress and your head that is about as wide as your shoulder. A pillow that is too flat leaves that gap open, and one that is too tall pushes your head up. Most side sleepers look for a pillow with enough loft to fill the gap and enough firmness to keep it filled through the night.

How our pillows fit side sleeping

Our pillows are medium firm. The surface is soft, and the down alternative fill holds its loft, so it fills the gap between shoulder and head. They are also made for back and stomach sleeping, which suits people who change position during the night and couples who sleep differently.

They are not extra firm and they are not shaped or orthopedic pillows. If that is what you want, a specialty pillow is the better choice.

Keeping the loft

Like any fiber pillow, a quick fluff each morning keeps it full. After washing, tumble dry on low, shake each pillow for a few minutes, and allow 24 to 48 hours for the fill to regain its full loft.

Size and materials

The set includes two white pillows, each 20x28 inches, with a 100% cotton 250 thread count satin stripe cover. They fit standard and queen pillowcases.

Side sleeper pillow specs

Feel, size and material details for the set of 2.

FirmnessMedium
Sleep PositionBack, Side, Stomach
Fill MaterialDown Alternative Microfiber
Cover Material100% Cotton, Satin Stripe
Thread Count250 TC
SizeStandard/Queen — 20×28 inches
Fits PillowcaseStandard (20×26) or Queen (20×30)
QuantitySet of 2 pillows
Machine WashableYes — cold water, tumble dry low

Product page: queen bed pillows, set of 2.

Questions about pillows for side sleepers

Are these pillows good for side sleepers?

They are medium firm, so the loft fills the gap between your shoulder and head when you lie on your side. If you want an extra-firm or orthopedic pillow, choose a specialty pillow instead.

Is shipping free?

Yes, we offer free shipping within the U.S.

Are these pillows firm or soft?

Medium firm. They're soft on the surface but hold enough loft to keep your head and neck supported through the night — the balanced feel you get from a hotel pillow.

Will these pillows go flat?

The down alternative fill is made to hold its loft. Like any fiber pillow, a quick fluff each morning keeps it full, and tumble drying on low after washing restores its shape.

What is down alternative fill?

Down alternative is a synthetic microfiber fill made to feel like goose down — soft and lofty — without feathers or the allergens that come with them. It's hypoallergenic and easy to wash.

What size are these pillows?

Each pillow measures 20×28 inches — a Standard/Queen size. That fits standard pillowcases (20×26) snugly and queen pillowcases (20×30) with a little room, so they work on twin, full and queen beds.

Can I machine wash these pillows?

Yes. Machine wash in cold water, no bleach, and tumble dry on low. Shake them vigorously for a few minutes afterward and give the fill 24–48 hours to fully recover its loft.

My pillows arrived compressed — how long until they fluff up?

Unwrap them, shake and squeeze each pillow for a few minutes, and let them sit. Most of the loft returns within a few hours; allow 24–48 hours for full recovery.

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