Purple Pillow Review

The original Purple Pillow is made with the same hyper elastic polymer comfort grid that put the Purple Mattress on the map. It has a unique structure that we wanted to check out for ourselves, and we can truly say that it’s completely unlike any traditional pillow we’ve reviewed. 

Inside the Purple Pillow

Core

The bulk of the Purple Pillow is the same Purple Grid material used in the top layer of all Purple mattresses. It’s made of hyper-elastic polymer, which is a super stretchy, gel-like substance. The feel is similar to gel foam that is—for lack of a better word—jiggly, and somehow still structured enough to bounce back to form after pressure is removed.

Hyper elastic polymer is really sticky when it’s first produced, which is why Purple douses it with a generous coating of polyethylene copolymer powder. Don’t worry—it’s non-toxic, even though the name is a tongue twister.

The grid is slightly firmer around the edges, with extra cushion where your head sits. The profile of the pillow is 3” tall, but the average person sinks into the material about ¾”-1”.

Cover

The pillow cover is made from a polyester, nylon, and spandex mesh blend. Purple calls it Breeze Mesh because the fabric is breathable and moisture wicking. The cover is soft, but it definitely needs a pillowcase. 

On the underside of the cover, a zipper opens up a U-shaped flap that enables you to access the pillow core.

Be careful opening up the zipper, since the polyethylene coating will spill out if you remove the cover for washing. This is also where you can insert pillow boosters that add extra loft. These boosters are made of 100% polyurethane foam with a purple polyester cover.

What Makes It Great?

There’s a lot to love about the Purple Pillow. Here are our favorite features:

• Pressure Relief: Just like the Purple Mattress, the Purple Pillow is designed for unsurpassed pressure relief. The polymer material conforms to your head and neck like memory foam, except it’s cooler and more responsive.
• Adjustable: Purple includes a 1” and 0.5” booster with your pillow. The boosters give you the freedom to add or remove height until you get the right level of neck support. Side sleepers especially will want to take advantage of this feature. 
• Safe to Sleep On: Purple uses hypoallergenic, food grade materials in their pillow. All of their foams are CertiPUR-US and Clean Air GOLD certified and made in the USA.
• Durable: Hyper elastic polymer is more durable than typical pillow fills. It keeps its shape after repeated use, whereas polyester or cotton fill can go flat and memory foam can develop impressions.
• Temperature Neutral: Open channels in the Purple Grid drastically improve breathability, so hot air doesn’t get stuck under your head.

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Best For/Not Best For

The Purple Pillow is a great fit for

• Combo sleepers who need a pillow that can keep up with their movements
• Sleepers with neck pain who need extra support
• Hot sleepers who want a breathable, temperature neutral pillow
• Back sleepers
• Side sleepers with smaller frames
• Stomach sleepers who don’t mind the feel of the Purple Grid
• Those who don’t want to regularly fluff their pillow

The Purple Pillow is not ideal for:

• Shoppers on a tight budget
• Stomach sleepers who need a low loft pillow or who like plush feel (you will feel the Purple Grid against your face, though the cover acts as a cushioning barrier)
• Those who like to manipulate how their pillow feels by folding or fluffing

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Product Info

Sizes and Prices

Purple offers this pillow in standard size only. The dimensions are 24″ x 16″ x 3″, and it costs $109. This includes 2 foam boosters that are 24″ x 16″ x 1″ and 24″ x 16″ x 0.5″. You can also buy an extra booster set for $10 that is identical to the one that comes with the pillow.

Shipping and Returns

The Purple Pillow ships free to the contiguous USA. There is a prorated shipping charge for deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. If you buy your pillow on Amazon, there may be a shipping fee.

You can return the Purple Pillow for a full refund (minus return shipping) during the trial period, as long as it is clean and undamaged. Amazon purchases are subject to their return policy, not Purple’s. Call 888-848-2305 or email returns@purple.com to start the return process. 

Trial and Warranty

You get a 100-night trial period to test out your new pillow. After the trial period ends, the pillow is protected by a 1-year warranty. If your claim is accepted, Purple will repair or replace the defective pillow (not including sleep accessories) for only the cost of shipping. The warranty also applies to pillows bought through Amazon. Call 888-848-8456 to start a warranty claim.

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Easy Care: No fluffing necessary to keep the Smart Comfort Grid supportive	Messy: The inner powder coating can be messy if the cover is removed
Positions: Works for all sleeping positions	Heavy: Heavier than standard pillows (it weighs 10lbs)
Trial and Warranty: 100 night sleep trial and 1-year warranty	Size Options: Only comes in standard size

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Final Breakdown

The Purple Pillow offers a unique feel that you’ll either rave about or dislike. We think it’s a great option for those who love the feel of the Purple mattress, as well as back sleepers, side sleepers (with the boosters), hot sleepers, and those with neck pain. 

If you’re in one of these groups, we’re confident that you’ll get a good night’s sleep on this pillow.