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

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.

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Brianna Harvey
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Brianna Harvey
June 10, 2024 4:02 am

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!

Tiffany Marx
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Tiffany Marx
June 18, 2024 3:02 am

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.

Anton Rothstein
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Anton Rothstein
November 28, 2023 2:57 am

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/

Heidi Yume
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Heidi Yume
January 11, 2024 10:01 pm

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.

Innes Ulga
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Innes Ulga
December 7, 2024 3:01 am

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.

David Gruber
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David Gruber
October 1, 2023 2:42 am

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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Blainey Brooks
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Blainey Brooks
October 23, 2023 2:56 am
Reply to  David Gruber

I found the link for you so you can take a look. https://madeinca.ca/best-cooling-pillows-canada/douglas-gel-pillow/

Andy Olu
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Andy Olu
November 18, 2023 2:42 am

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

Smithy Jensen
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Smithy Jensen
December 17, 2023 12:32 pm

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.

Bridget Malcom
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Bridget Malcom
January 7, 2024 2:39 am
Reply to  Smithy Jensen

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

Khloe Brown
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Khloe Brown
December 25, 2023 9:40 pm
Reply to  Smithy Jensen

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

Miriam Jole
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Miriam Jole
May 28, 2024 2:29 am

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

Oscar Boetz
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Oscar Boetz
May 31, 2024 8:29 am
Reply to  Miriam Jole

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.

John Hoge
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John Hoge
June 1, 2024 7:30 am
Reply to  Miriam Jole

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

Warren Estevan
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Warren Estevan
May 29, 2024 7:30 pm
Reply to  Miriam Jole

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

Richie O'Mean
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Richie O'Mean
January 3, 2024 8:06 pm

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.

Tom Roy
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Tom Roy
January 31, 2024 9:15 pm
Reply to  Richie O'Mean

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.

Cathy Bessy
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Cathy Bessy
February 8, 2024 3:16 pm
Reply to  Richie O'Mean

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

Cerene Morgan
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Cerene Morgan
February 12, 2024 2:03 am

Pillows from Benji are great as they have a set!

Brook Phillips
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Brook Phillips
April 27, 2024 2:04 am
Reply to  Cerene Morgan

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

Renee Mendo
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Renee Mendo
June 2, 2024 8:06 am
Reply to  Brook Phillips

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

Charlie Bunter
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Charlie Bunter
June 9, 2024 6:05 pm
Reply to  Cerene Morgan

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

Benji Horman
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Benji Horman
June 17, 2024 1:59 am

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.

Jenny Mcwood
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Jenny Mcwood
June 19, 2024 2:01 am
Reply to  Benji Horman

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.

Logan Brock
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Logan Brock
March 20, 2024 6:49 am

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!

Rachel Kripe
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Rachel Kripe
April 15, 2024 1:53 am
Reply to  Logan Brock

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.

Anne Black
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Anne Black
May 5, 2024 6:55 am
Reply to  Rachel Kripe

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

Tim Rockwood
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Tim Rockwood
May 16, 2024 7:55 am
Reply to  Rachel Kripe

Yep, same here.