| Pillow Name | Best For | Fill Type | Cover | Available Sizes | Warranty | Sleep Trial | Price (June, 2024) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Cooling Gel Pillow | Best Cooling Gel Pillow | High-density memory foam and cooling gel pad | CryoFusion™ ice yarn cover | Standard and king | Three years | 120 nights | $99 |
| Hush Hybrid Adjustable Cooling Pillow | Best Hybrid Cooling Pillow | Hush foam and alternative down | Viscose bamboo | Standard and king | One year | 60 nights | $169 |
| Casper Foam Pillow With Snow Technology | Best Cooling Foam Pillow | 77% Polyurethane Foam, 23% Viscoelastic Polyurethane Foam | 88% Polyester, 12% Spandex; 90% Polyester, 10% Spandex (liner) | Standard and king | One year | 30 nights | $189 |
| Canadian Down & Feather Gel Microfiber Down Alternative Pillow | Best Down Alternative Cooling Pillow | Gel microfiber | 100% cotton | Standard, queen, king | Three years | 30 nights | $45 |
| Silk & Snow Eco Soy Pillow | Best Cooling Pillow Overall | CertiPUR® certified soy-oil-infused memory foam | TENCEL™ Lyocell cover | Queen and king | Three years | 100 nights | $199 |
Video: Best cooling pillows in Canada review
What is a cooling pillow?
Cooling pillows are designed to remove heat away from you and regulate temperature so you have a cooler and more comfortable surface to sleep on. Materials used to achieve this cooling effect include phase change materials, gel-infused memory foams, moisture-wicking fabrics, and perforated foams such as the foam used in the Eco Soy Pillow from Silk & Snow.
Do cooling pillows work for hot sleepers?
Yes, cooling pillows can help hot sleepers to maintain a more comfortable body temperature while sleeping. They will reduce night sweats and prevent overheating so that Canadians who sleep hot can sleep better. For best results look for cooling pillows that include a cover that is cool to the touch, such as the CryoFusion™ cover in the Douglas Cooling-Gel Pillow.
What sleeping position are cooling pillows good for?
Most cooling pillows are designed to be used in any sleeping position. If you mostly sleep on your stomach or your back, consider getting a softer pillow, while firmer pillows often offer better support for those who prefer to sleep on their side. However, all sleepers have their personal preferences, so choose what feels best for you. If you are not sure what firmness level is best for you, get an adjustable pillow such as the Hush Hybrid Adjustable Cooling Pillow.
How do I look after a cooling pillow?
How to maintain and clean a cooling pillow will depend on the materials used in the pillow. You should always use a pillowcase to protect your pillows and air them regularly regardless of the type of pillow.
While the general recommendation is that pillows are cleaned once or twice a year, how this is done differs. While some pillows are dry cleaning only, others can be washed by hand or even in the washing machine, like the Gel Microfiber Down Alternative Pillows from Canadian Down & Feather. Always check the manufacturer's instructions before you clean your pillow.
Will the cooling effect last for the whole night?
High-quality cooling pillows are designed to keep you cooler from the moment your head touches the pillow to the moment you wake up. For example, the Casper Foam Pillow with Snow Technology is designed to keep you cooler for 12+ hours.
I really liked the informative video for the best cooling pillows in Canada. Not a lot of articles have videos where they review pillows, especially in Canada so it made it a lot easier for me to decide on the best pillow for myself! Thanks Made in CA team!
If you want a really good pillow, I recommend this one https://www.sleepcountry.ca/sheex-performance-elevee-side-sleeper-pillow/product/22ELSSPL that my husband and I both have and love. It’s not cheap like some of the other suggestions here but in my opinion, you have to spend more if you want a pillow that really works.
Get the Rosenskarm pillow from IKEA. It’s cheap and it works. https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/rosenskaerm-ergonomic-pillow-side-back-sleeper-50444368/
I’ve got a pillow from Ikea, Rumsmalva or something like that. Not sure if it is a cooling pillow but I’ve not had any problems overheating when using it.
IKEA has lots of pillows to choose from. Just don’t go for the cheapest ones, they don’t last and they go all lumpy. I had one when I was a student. Better invest a bit more because you’ll be happier with it for longer.
You should get the cooling pillow from Douglas. You know why? Because you can try it for 120 nights and if you are not happy, Douglas will give you your money back. Not that you will want to send the pillow back because it is actually really good. At least I think so.
I found the link for you so you can take a look. https://madeinca.ca/best-cooling-pillows-canada/douglas-gel-pillow/
I simply love the Silk & Snow pillow. This is the review I read before buying it.
You often hear people say that memory pillows are really hot and the last option if you are a hot sleeper. I myself avoided them for a long time for that reason. But if you like memory foam pillows you can still get one as long as it uses some kind of cooling technology to make it cooler to sleep on. I have used this https://www.endy.com/products/memory-foam-pillow for a good while now and have no complaints. It uses bamboo charcoal with memory foam to make sure you can sleep cooler.
I have to say I’ve yet to try a memory foam pillow that isn’t hot. I much prefer natural down pillows.
Each to their own. These ones have worked for me.
You don’t have to spend loads to get a good cooling pillow. Try this one from Casper with cooling.
I got some good cooling pillows from Douglas. Can’t remember what they were called though. But I’m sure you’ll find them easily on their website.
You can always find bargains on Amazon. Or try IKEA.
I got cooling pillows from Casper. I think they are the same ones and they are good. Especially for the money.
Have you heard about the TEMPUR-Cloud Breeze Dual Cooling Pillow? I tried a couple (and sent them back) before I found this one. It has been the only one that has really worked for me. I can’t recommend it enough. Not sure where to get it in Canada other than Amazon.
I bought a pair of these pillows about six months ago. I don’t think I’ve ever slept as well. My wife says it’s stopped me from snoring as well.
Definitely worth the investment, then. Maybe I should get one for my husband!
Pillows from Benji are great as they have a set!
Slumber Cloud cooling pillows work. Google it or look it up on Amazon. That’s where I got mine from.
I have and they are good. Got mine from Amazon, too.
I’ve heard they are good. Not tried them though.
I have this https://www.ghostbed.ca/products/ghostpillow-memory-foam memory foam pillow from Ghostbed. It works really well. It’s really comfy as well.
I ordered it and it was fine, but I’d prefer a Silk & Snow over a GhostBed as they have a better return policy and they’re a Canadian company.
Hi everyone! I am a really hot sleeper and tired of waking up with my pillow damp from me sweating through the night. I have been told that a cooling pillow might help. I didn’t even know that such things existed! But I need some recommendations. Your help is much appreciated!
I get really hot during the night, too. But I bought an adjustable cooling pillow from Hush a few weeks ago and I must say I have slept much cooler. It’s quite expensive. I never thought I would spend this much on a pillow but it has been worth it. Anyway, here’s the link if you want to look it up.
I’ve got them, too. Agree they’re great.
Yep, same here.