Recently, I’ve talked about the Cool+ and Eden pillows from Coop Sleep Goods. After trying the Eden, I was sure my pursuit for the perfect pillow was over until I found out that they released a shredded latex pillow—something that I’ve been wanting to try since the beginning of my pillow search.
My Experience With Latex Pillows
The Coop Latex pillow intrigued me because early on, way before I ever tried Coop’s brand, I had found mild success with latex pillows. My first foray into latex was with the Purple Harmony pillow which combined a solid latex inner core with Purple’s well-known squishy grid stuff on the outside. I purchased the Harmony in a low loft and slept on it for two weeks. During those two weeks, I had some of the best sleep of my life.
I was devastated when I realized I was developing upper back pain at the end of those two weeks. I couldn’t attribute it to anything other than my new pillow, and my suspicions were confirmed when I stopped using the pillow. The pain went away overnight. I’ve come to realize that the Purple Harmony pillow didn’t allow my head to sink into the pillow enough, which made even the low loft too high for me to sleep comfortably on my back.
Now, being naïve and uninformed, I thought this was just unique to the Purple Harmony. I thought another solid latex pillow was the answer, so I tried the Brooklyn Bedding’s Talalay Latex Pillow next. This is another great pillow if solid latex is your jam. It was nowhere near as good as the Purple Harmony, but I didn’t hate my life when I was sleeping on it. It didn’t give me as good of sleep, but the back pain was much less noticeable. It wasn’t perfect though, and it was returned as well.
The biggest benefit that I had experienced after sleeping on latex was that my chronic headaches drastically improved on it. In my other Coop reviews, I mention getting a headache after sleeping on traditional poly-fill pillows and memory foam pillows that almost feels like a soreness, as if I’ve been laying too long. I get these headaches even after only laying down for a few hours. When I sleep on latex, these rarely occur.
In my research following these two latex pillows, I saw shredded latex recommended a lot since it would provide more “sink”. However, most companies making shredded latex pillows don’t offer a return policy. With latex options typically being more expensive, I wasn’t willing to try a shredded latex if it didn’t end up working out. I was thrilled to see Coop had added one to their product line!
Features of Latex Pillows
For the unfamiliar, latex is a little different compared to your standard poly-fill pillow and solid or shredded memory foam. If you’ve never tried latex, it can be hard to imagine what it would be like, but here’s what you can expect:
Responsive
Latex is very responsive in comparison to poly-fill and memory foam. What does that mean? When a pillow is responsive, it means that it’s quick to bounce back. When you push down on memory foam, it’s slow to return to its original shape. When you push down on a standard poly-fill pillow, it returns to its shape much quicker than memory foam. When you push down on a latex pillow, you can expect it to bounce back instantly. Because of this, it’s ultra-supportive and is a great option for pain relief, if you don’t require specific weight distribution.
Natural, Hypoallergenic, and Durable
While memory foam is a synthetic material, latex pillows are made of natural materials. When shopping for latex pillows, you might see Dunlop or Talalay latex mentioned. Dunlop latex pillows are entirely natural and tend to be firmer. Talalay latex is made through a different process which usually includes some synthetic materials. Talalay latex is typically less dense leading to a more plush pillow. You can get an entirely synthetic latex pillow if you really want, but it probably wouldn’t be as durable as a Dunlop or Talalay pillow.
Latex is a very durable material making it great for people who don’t want to re-buy pillows often. Latex is also naturally anti-fungal and hypoallergenic. I don’t have a latex allergy, but if you do, I would do research on whether latex pillows can trigger your allergy. In my research, I’ve read that you should be fine, but take that with a grain of salt.
Breathable
Latex is naturally cooling and breathable. If you’re a hot sleeper, you will love latex.
In the Box
I won’t go too in-depth here as this is standard among other Coop pillows. Check out my Eden review for some visuals on how your pillow will arrive. Included with the Latex pillow is a half-pound of additional latex fill along with the included pillow cover.
Sleep Test
Something important to note right off the bat is that as my Latex pillow fluffed up, I noticed it didn’t get as big as my other Coop pillows. I removed hardly any fill from the Latex compared to how much fill I removed from my Cool+ and Eden to achieve a plush, low loft pillow. This tells me that either less fill is included as the baseline inside of the Latex pillow, or the fill is heavier. If it’s heavier, I’m assuming Coop has a standard threshold of fill to include in the pillow and they didn’t adjust it for the Latex. What this means for you is that if you require a medium or high loft pillow, you will more than likely need to use the extra half-pound of fill. If you prefer a high loft, you may even need to purchase additional fill to get to your desired height.
The Latex pillow does have a smell that is different from the memory foam pillows, it almost smells like hay or some kind of animal food or grain. I don’t mind it, but it does go away over time.
This pillow is by far the best latex pillow I’ve ever tried, granted it is my first shredded latex pillow. I can confidently say that I prefer shredded over solid latex as it provides a good mix of responsive support while still allowing my head to sink into it.
So far, my primary complaint is that the fill can feel like it moves around inside too much. However, in order to get to my desired softness, I will admit that there isn’t much fill in the pillow. Naturally, that would leave a lot of space for fill to move around so I can’t completely blame the pillow for that. This pillow is firmer than Coop’s memory foam pillows, so adding a little more fill to combat the movement makes the pillow too firm for my liking.
The Latex pillow has a higher ratio of latex to microfiber. I’d say it’s somewhere around 70% latex and 30% microfiber. I noticed that the microfiber in the Latex pillow is different than the microfiber in the Eden and Cool+. The microfiber in the Latex feels rougher, like your standard craft store poly-fill. If you try to pull it apart, it doesn’t thin in the same way that the microfiber in the memory foam pillows do. It also clumps more, meaning that you may have to unzip the pillow and use two hands to physically pull apart clumps of microfiber and latex bits when you hand-fluff this pillow.
After sleeping on this pillow for a few weeks, I went back to the Eden to see if I missed it. I was shocked to find that I couldn’t get as comfortable on the Eden and my headaches returned. Ever since I got the Latex, sleeping on the Eden just hasn’t been the same. The Latex has become my daily sleeper since I got it three months ago.
Final Thoughts
Coop’s shredded latex pillow is a welcome addition to my pillow lineup. If you love latex or are interested in trying it, this is a great one to try. I’ve been sleeping on it for three months and my chronic headaches continue to be reduced and I have been sleeping great on this pillow.
Here’s my final pros and cons list for the Latex pillow from Coop Sleep Goods:
Pros of the Latex Pillow from Coop Sleep Goods
- Responsive With Sink: Provides the best of both worlds-responsive support while allowing you to sink into the pillow.
- Durable: Latex is naturally more durable than other materials.
- Breathable: This pillow sleeps cooler than other non-cooling pillows.
- Adjustable: You’re guaranteed to find your perfect fit.
- Quality: Like their memory foam pillows, this pillow is well-made and feels luxurious.
- HSA/FSA Eligible: You’re able to use your HSA or FSA to get Coop pillows.
- Return Policy: If you buy directly from Coop’s site, you’ll have 100 days to try it out and get a full refund if you decide that it isn’t for you. Normal Amazon return policy will apply if you purchase on Amazon.
- Longevity: This pillow won’t go flat like a standard pillow only filled with microfiber. The microfiber mixed in with this pillow may require more hand-fluffing.
Cons of the Latex Pillow from Coop Sleep Goods:
- High Lofts May Need More Fill: The amount of fill included in the pillow does not seem like enough to cater to people who need a high loft. Even with the additional fill included in the box, you may need to buy more.
- Expensive This pillow will cost you $145 for the queen-sized version.
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- One Shape: The Cool+ had some additional options (like cut outs, crescent-shaped, etc) if you’re into that. The Latex does not.
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