Memory Foam Pillow Guide: Shapes, Benefits & Custom Options
The popularity of memory foam pillows has skyrocketed alongside our growing love for memory foam mattresses. Memory foam pillows are the perfect counterpart for anyone wanting a premium, supported sleep experience.
Why choose a custom memory foam pillow?
Memory foam mattresses and pillows are now widely available across the UK and accessible at most price points. That doesn't mean all memory foam products are made to the same quality, though – with pillows available from as little as £15, the principle of "you get what you pay for" still applies. One way to avoid that pitfall while still getting good value is to order a high-quality custom memory foam pillow and cut out the high-street middleman. A cut to size memory foam pillow from eFoam is a far better option when you want a product matched to your own comfort and support needs.
How memory foam pillows support you
Memory foam pillows are prized for the way they support the contours of the head and neck. The material helps distribute the weight of the head and neck evenly, release pressure, and ease the resulting neck and back pain. Just like memory foam mattresses, they let the neck and back muscles fully relax and recover, free from strain. You can read more about how the material behaves in our guide to memory foam.
Pillow shapes: contour, traditional and wedge
On the high street, memory foam pillows usually come in two shapes: contour or traditional. Independent suppliers like eFoam can provide a completely custom-designed option, which is ideal if you want a specific shape, size or height. Custom pillows still carry the same benefits as luxury high-street labels – they are hypoallergenic and antibacterial, perfect for asthma and allergy sufferers.
Wedge pillows are an excellent choice for anyone who needs to be raised slightly upright in bed, designed to give proper upper-spinal support and avoid neck pain. Traditional-shape pillows are a great all-rounder for first-time buyers, as the familiar shape makes the move from feather to memory foam smoother.
Are memory foam pillows cost-effective?
Memory foam pillows are also cost-effective, even more so bought directly from a cut-to-size supplier. Because they hold their shape well, they tend to last longer than traditional pillows. The upfront cost may be slightly higher, but they offer far better value once you account for replacing standard pillows over the same period.
Memory foam pillows work best alongside memory foam mattresses and mattress toppers. To discuss how eFoam can help with the perfect memory foam product, please contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Are memory foam pillows good for neck pain?
Yes. Memory foam supports the contours of the head and neck and distributes their weight evenly, relieving pressure and helping reduce neck and back pain while letting the muscles relax and recover.
What shapes do memory foam pillows come in?
On the high street they are usually contour or traditional. Independent suppliers like eFoam can also make a completely custom pillow in your chosen shape, size or height, including wedge pillows for those who need to be raised upright.
Are memory foam pillows hypoallergenic?
Yes. Custom-made memory foam pillows carry the same health benefits as luxury high-street labels – they are hypoallergenic and antibacterial, which makes them well suited to asthma and allergy sufferers.
Are memory foam pillows worth the cost?
Over time, yes. They hold their shape and last longer than traditional pillows, so although the upfront cost can be a little higher, they offer better value once you factor in replacing standard pillows.
