Purple Pillow Review

Purple Pillow Review Breakdown

The Purple Pillow is an attractive option for people seeking the distinct feel provided by the Purple Grid. This material, known as a hyper-elastic polymer, responds to the weight of your head and neck and quickly springs back to its normal shape when that weight is removed.

The Purple Grid’s ability to adapt to pressure makes it a solid option for both side and back sleepers who need more support from their pillow in order to maintain a comfortable neck angle.

The two removable polyfoam boosters make the Purple Pillow adjustable, so it’s easier to find the ideal height and feel to suit your needs. The Purple Grid conforms to the contours of your neck and head to provide a better fit for your body.

Another benefit of the Purple Pillow is its ability to stay cool. Air moves easily through the Purple Grid. This ventilation, combined with a stretchy and breathable cover, resists heat retention.

We’ll go into detail about the flagship Purple Pillow, but also include information about Purple’s other pillow models to give you more context for comparison.

Materials and Options

A starting point for understanding Purple’s pillows is looking at the available sizes, pillow loft, and the materials that make up the interior and the cover.

Each pillow is available in just one size option. Except for the Kid Purple Pillow, the dimensions correspond to, but are slightly smaller than, a typical standard pillow (26” x 20”).

Pricing Information

The market for pillows spans a huge price range, but most pillows cost between $20 and $200. Price differences relate to the loft, interior construction, cover materials, and other features and design details. More expensive pillows typically include higher-end materials or a more complex and intricate design.

The pillow offerings from Purple are competitively priced. The flagship Purple Pillow costs less than the luxe Purple Harmony Pillow. Both of these pillows include the specialty Purple Grid material, making them more expensive than the Purple Plush Pillow, which has polyester fill.

The Kid Purple Pillow uses the Purple Grid but has a lower price tag because of its smaller size.

The price for the Purple Pillow includes two removable boosters. Additional boosters can be purchased separately for an extra charge.

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Pillow Performance Ratings

Performance is an essential factor to consider when shopping for a new pillow. How a pillow supports your head and neck, whether it stays cool, and how well it holds up over time are examples of the key aspects of performance that can determine whether a pillow is the right fit for you.

Based on its design and materials, the Purple Pillow stands out in several categories. It holds its shape extremely well and does not require constant fluffing to maintain its loft. It resists heat buildup, making it a good choice for people who want to keep their head cool during the night. The Purple Grid is well-built, providing durability and meeting a high level of performance night after night.

The Purple Grid inside the pillow effectively adapts to your head and neck without too much sink, allowing you to settle into a comfortable position without feeling engulfed by the pillow. Its supportiveness makes it easier to keep your neck and spine in proper alignment.

We’ll break down the performance ratings for the Purple Pillow, which are distinct from the performance ratings for other Purple pillow offerings.

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Sleeping Style and Body Weight

There’s no universally accepted pillow that fits perfectly for every sleeper. Instead, it’s important to find the right match, and sleeping position and body weight are important factors to consider.

Side Sleepers 
To keep their head and neck properly aligned, side sleepers need a pillow with enough loft to fill the space between their head and shoulder. Side sleepers with wider shoulders typically need even more loft. The Purple Pillow works well for side sleepers of any body weight because of its reliable shape and adjustable loft. Its moldability provides extra flexibility for achieving the right head and neck angle. The Purple Grid also prevents people with heavier or larger heads from feeling like their head is being swallowed by the pillow, while delivering pressure relief for a tailored feel.

Back Sleepers 
Back sleepers normally need a pillow that has a low-to-medium loft level so that their neck doesn’t get pushed too far up or down and become hyperextended. Body weight can affect how much back sleepers sink into their mattress, which can influence the neck angle necessary for healthy spinal alignment. With the Purple Grid core that is supplemented by the removable polyfoam boosters, the Purple Pillow gives the right mix of loft and pressure relief for back sleepers who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds. Some people who have a lighter or heavier body weight may have issues with the loft level based on how much they sink into their mattress.

Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers are at risk of excess pressure on their neck if their pillow is too tall. A pillow that keeps their head high bends the neck too far backward, creating risks for neck pain and interrupted sleep. This bend can become exaggerated based on body size, especially for people who weigh more than 230 pounds and push further into their mattress. Because of its loft level and shape retention, the Purple Pillow is generally too tall and firm for stomach sleepers, including when the polyfoam boosters are removed.

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