Douglas Cooling Gel Pillow – Best Cooling Gel Pillow

Hush Hybrid Adjustable Cooling Pillow – Best Hybrid Cooling Pillow

Casper Foam Pillow with Snow Technology – Best Cooling Foam Pillow

 

Canadian Down & Feather Gel Microfibre Down Alternative Pillow – Best Down Alternative Cooling Pillow

Silk & Snow Eco Soy Pillow – Best Cooling Pillow Overall

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

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

This Post Has 28 Comments

    1. Jenny Mcwood

      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.

  1. Brianna Harvey

    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!

  2. Miriam Jole

    You don’t have to spend loads to get a good cooling pillow. Try this one from Casper with cooling.

    1. Warren Estevan

      I got cooling pillows from Casper. I think they are the same ones and they are good. Especially for the money.

    2. Oscar Boetz

      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.

    3. John Hoge

      You can always find bargains on Amazon. Or try IKEA.

  3. Logan Brock

    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!

    1. Rachel Kripe

      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.

      1. Anne Black

        I’ve got them, too. Agree they’re great.

      2. Tim Rockwood

        Yep, same here.

  4. Cerene Morgan

    Pillows from Benji are great as they have a set!

    1. Brook Phillips

      Slumber Cloud cooling pillows work. Google it or look it up on Amazon. That’s where I got mine from.

      1. Renee Mendo

        I have and they are good. Got mine from Amazon, too.

    2. Charlie Bunter

      I’ve heard they are good. Not tried them though.

  5. Richie O'Mean

    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.

    1. Tom Roy

      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.

    2. Cathy Bessy

      Definitely worth the investment, then. Maybe I should get one for my husband!

  6. Smithy Jensen

    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.

    1. Khloe Brown

      Each to their own. These ones have worked for me.

    2. Bridget Malcom

      I have to say I’ve yet to try a memory foam pillow that isn’t hot. I much prefer natural down pillows.

    1. Heidi Yume

      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.

    2. Innes Ulga

      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.

  7. Andy Olu

    I simply love the Silk & Snow pillow. This is the review I read before buying it.

  8. David Gruber

    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.

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