You’re Probably a Combination Sleeper—These Are the Pillows You Need, According to Experts

The Brooklinen Down Pillow offers different firmness options with varying ratios of down clusters to feathers. Cushner said the down pillows are well made and well priced, and recommended the fluffy, warm pillow for combination sleepers who prefer sleeping on softer material. Choose between the Standard or King size, and Plush (filled with Down clusters—the softest of the bunch and great for stomach sleepers), Mid-Plush (which provides a dual-core structure that people who need versatility prefer), and Firm (this has a higher ratio of feathers to clusters, providing the most support).

Other features include Down clusters and feathers filling with a luxurious Cotton Sateen Shell, and it’s also been treated with antimicrobials, so if you sweat a lot at night, you’ll appreciate this feature (it keeps your pillow fresher for longer).

While down filling is derived from birds, the Original Casper Pillow uses down alternative, a synthetic polyester material. Intended to mimic the softness of Down, the alternative Down is a great option for combination sleepers with allergies. Cusher said it’s easier to wash compared to other pillows on the market, too (it’s machine-washable—score!). Choose between Mid Loft and Low Loft for your preferred pillow height, and enjoy that the material is ultra breathable, clump-resistant, and the design that responds to your movements at night.

Another pillow that contains down alternative, the PlushComfort Pillow comes in different shapes and sizes: Classic (great for head and neck support and those who sleep on their stomachs and backs), Curved (this one contours to your body and gives the most full-body support—it’s best of side or back sleepers), and Ultimate (ideal for all sleeping positions—we’d recommend this option for combo sleepers). The Ultimate pillow allows you to remove and add one to three inserts, depending on your preference for pillow height and firmness. All pillow styles are also supremely soft and hypoallergenic (a big plus for those with allergies to Down).

Avocado, loved for its organic mattresses and sheets, also offer pillows customers love. Mixed with latex, rubber foam ribbons, and kapok tree fiber, this handmade, vegan pillow has adjustable features (adjustable fill, to be precise), ideal for a combination sleeper who is particular about having a precise amount filling in their pillow. It’s also known for providing extra support for the neck and head. The material is GOTS organic certified, as well as Greenguard Gold certified. Bonus: The liner is machine-washable!

Pluto Pillow creates customized pillows based on your height, weight, and sleep position. After entering in your information, the company uses the data to curate a pillow unique to your needs. While the pillow has a foam core, the height and density are based on your answers. No matter how you sleep, Pluto will engineer the ideal pillow for you that responds to your body’s needs—just fill out a quick two-minute quiz and receive your pillow in about seven business days. For a more in-depth review, the Well+Good team reviewed the Pluto pillow in detail. (Spoiler alert: We’re big fans.)

The Coop Home Goods Adjustable Loft Pillow is filled with memory foam with the option to adjust the filling—it’s considered one of the best adjustable pillows on the market. Cushner recommends this pillow for combination sleepers because of its flexibility. “You can make a lower launch pillow or a higher launch pillow depending on what you like,” Cushner says.

Plus, Coop Home Goods pillows go through rigorous third-party lab testing to make sure they’re best-in-class quality and are CertiPUR-US and Greenguard Gold certified for the safest material (no questionable chemicals in sight, and it’s vegan and cruelty-free).

Encased in a purple grid made of hyper-elastic polymer, Cushner said The Purple Pillow is the most unique pillow on the list in terms of feel. Features include: Breathability to ensure hot sleepers keep cool and comfortable at night, a durable design so it doesn’t lose shape over time, a moisture-wicking cover, and it’s hypoallergenic. The company now offers boosters to adjust the height of the pillow depending on your preference.

Filled with shredded memory foam, the Snuggle-Pedic Delux Adjustable Pillow can be adjusted by adding or removing foam from the pillow. The shredded foam also allows for airflow to seep through the material’s pores. It also includes a Kool-Flow Premium Cover made of microvented bamboo fabric which makes for a breathable experience at night. It’s also CertiPUR-certified and GreenGuard Gold-certified, so rest assured, this pillow doesn’t contain any shady materials.

The L LOVSOUL Goose Feather Bed Pillow is a Down pillow, making it extremely soft when you lay your head down to rest. “Down pillows do flatten a little bit throughout the night, and some people really like it,” Cushner said. He added if you’re a combination sleeper, and prefer a pillow on the soft side, this is for you.

The Silk & Snow Pillow is filled with shredded memory foam, with an outer layer of down-like microfiber fill. Cushner recommends this hybrid design for combination sleepers who prefer different materials in their pillow. It’s also machine-washable.