Best pillows in Singapore
Most of us don’t realise how important pillows are in helping us have a good night’s sleep – until we kena that one budget-hotel pillow that leaves us tossing and turning all night. Though they all look similar on the outside, pillows come with a variety of materials that provide specific functions to help you sleep like a baby.
From pillows with in-built cooling gel pads to contour pillows that are ergonomically designed to support your neck, shoulders and back, here are the 11 best pillows in Singapore to help you choose the right pillow if you’re struggling to get your much-needed beauty sleep.
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1. Oak & Sand Ultra Fine Fill Luxury Hotel Pillow – Sink-in softness
Oak & Sand supplies bedding to hotels, so you know you’re getting the real deal.
Image credit: Oak & Sand
Since we spend 8 hours a day sleeping – ideally – it only makes sense to make the experience as bougie as possible. The Oak & Sand Ultra Fine Fill Luxury Hotel Pillow is the same as what you’d find in atas hotels, so you can feel like a million bucks in your dreams – literally.
The pillows contain ultra-fine fiberfill that mimics the softness of down feathers, yet maintain that covetable crisp feel that’s emblematic of luxury hotel bedding.
The Oak & Sand pillow comes in 2 firmness: soft and medium. The soft pillow sports an oak brown trim and is recommended for those who sleep on their backs, while the medium pillow has a gold trim and is suitable for side sleepers.
Price: $39.90
Type: Ultra-fine fiberfill
Get the Oak & Sand Ultra Fine Fill Luxury Hotel Pillow.
2. Origin Arctic Pro Hybrid Pillow – Air-flow & temperature-regulated
The pillow comes with a 2-year warranty.
Image credit: Origin Mattress
Luxury takes form in Origin Mattress’ Arctic Pro Hybrid Pillow – this plush number has 6 layers of premium materials without being too bulky. One such material includes the Origin Aeromax Mesh Border, which helps regulate temperature and airflow so you won’t wake up as a perspiring mess.
You’ll also find that your noggin is properly supported at all times, thanks to the Origin Arctic Cubes. It combines cooling gel and memory foam that will mould to your form, ensuring a cosy and comfortable position as you enter la-la land. Great news for those who’d like to try it out – Origin Mattress offers a free 7-night trial period for the pillow.
Price: $159 (U.P. $265)
Type: Memory foam, gel
Get the Origin Arctic Pro Hybrid Pillow.
3. Emma Sleep Foam Pillow – Customisable layers
If you’re constantly dealing with body aches during your beauty rest, maybe it’s time to invest in the Emma Sleep Foam Pillow that’ll help reduce them.
The pillow can keep dust mites and other allergens at bay to prevent skin irritation.
Image credit: Emma Sleep
With 3 customisable layers that can be easily added or removed, the pillow is a doddle to adjust. This makes it a great choice for combination sleepers who’d like a soft pillow one night and firmer the next. On top of that, this hypoallergenic gem was also created with a cooling top layer and cover to wick away heat for a comfy slumber.
Commitment-phobes can try the pillow for 100 nights and return it for free if you aren’t completely sold. It’s also machine washable and guaranteed for a solid 10 years. For $111/pillow, plus 5% off when you use code <SMARTLOCAL5>, it feels like a steal.
Price: $111
Type: Memory foam
Get the Emma Sleep Foam Pillow.
4. IKEA KLUBBSPORRE Ergonomic Pillow – With a cooling gel layer
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A clammy neck and a sticky face in the middle of the night is a common first world problem for prudent individuals who only rely on a fan at night to keep themselves cool. If you’re a “hot sleeper”, then investing in cooling pillows like the IKEA KLUBBSPORRE Ergonomic Pillow might just revolutionise your sleep.
The secret? A layer of cooling gel hidden beneath the surface on one side of this memory foam pillow. For additional air circulation, the pillow is perforated so it’ll keep you dry even on the warmest nights. Bonus points go to the foam that’ll contour to your body to give you an even weight distribution – a godsend for those with chronic back and neck issues.
Price: $59
Type: Memory foam, gel
Get the IKEA KLUBBO SPORRE Ergonomic Pillow
5. SOMNI Medium Firm – Quilt pockets to maintain fluffiness
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Plopping onto your pillow after a long day at work is arguably one of the most shiok feelings ever, but nothing quite takes the wind out of our sails like when the pillow slowly deflates into a flat pizza crust. For the ideal amount of support, the SOMNI Medium Firm Pillow strikes a balance between fluffy and firm.
Using quilt pockets and a light and fluffy microfiber fill, the pillow mimics the plumpness and airiness of real down pillows, without you blowing a hole in your wallet. Unlike most other pillows, the Somni uses gussets a.k.a. dividers on the sides that allow it to hold its shape and provide better spine and neck support.
Price: $39.90
Type: Microfiber
Get the SOMNI Medium Firm Pillow
6. Mediflow Water Memory Foam – Adjustable firmness
Image credit: @mediflow_wasserkissen via Instagram
Water pillows have long been on the market, but are highly underrated as some have the misconception that these can cause motion sickness. And while it’s normal to envision a case of water, they aren’t like that at all.
Known as an adjustable pillow, the Mediflow Water Pillow Memory Foam has a water reservoir wrapped in hypoallergenic polyester fibres making it firm to the touch but “actively responsive” to any tossing to give you optimal support throughout the night. The best part is that you can adjust the height of the pillow based on the amount of water you put in, giving your head and neck the desired support needed.
Price: $165
Type: Water-infused memory foam
Get the Mediflow Water Pillow Memory Foam
7. Little Zebra Latex Health – Double-sided for back & side sleepers
Image credit: Little Zebra
If you’ve ever slept on anything latex, you’ll know why these products fall on the pricier end of the spectrum. The Little Zebra Latex Health Pillow is a 100% natural latex contour pillow that is both soft and firm, designed to prop your neck up and keep the whole body in a neutral and relaxed position.
For sleepers with neck pain, this pillow comes highly recommended reduce neck pains, and also works as a pillow for back sleepers and side sleepers. You might be forking out a small fortune for latex pillows like these, but you’ll be getting your money’s worth out of it in terms of durability as latex holds its form much better than other materials.
If you are one who changes sleep positions frequently while sleeping and has different sleeping styles, Little Zebra’s Latex Health Pillow will help you avoid neck and shoulder pain, keeping your spine aligned.
Price: $178 (U.P. $198)
Type: Latex
Get the Little Zebra Latex Health Pillow
8. AKEMI Medi+Health Bamboo Charcoal Pillow – Anti-allergenic & odour-free
It also has a hydrogel pad layer to keep you cool at night
Image credit: @mpte via Carousell
For those ultra-sensitive to dust mites and are always sniffling into the night, the AKEMI Medi+Health Bamboo Charcoal Pillow protects against allergens that irritate the nose. Pillows absorb plenty of sweat and other substances, but you don’t have to worry about any musky smells as the charcoal in this pillow will keep it moisture- and odour-free.
The 160+ 5-star reviews on Shopee speak for themselves.
Price: $39
Type: Memory foam
Get the AKEMI Medi + Health Bamboo Charcoal Pillow
9. Dunlopillo Super Comfort Contour Massage Pillow – For Neck support
Image credit: Lazada
As far as pillows with neck support go, the Dunlopillo Super Comfort Contour Massage Pillow tops the list. With its unique ridges and contours, this pillow provides a massaging effect and offers enhanced support for your head, neck and spine. This option also follows the shape of your neck to prevent overnight neck aches.
The pillow sports a honeycomb structure to facilitate air circulation for cooler nights, and prevents moisture build-up leading to mould growth within.
Price: $168
Type: Memory foam
Get the Dunlopillo Super Comfort Contour Massage Pillow
10. Nile Valley Goose Feather Pillow – Hotel-grade softness
Image credit: Lazada
We’ve got down alternatives, and now here’s the real deal – the Nile Valley Goose Feather Pillow that comes highly-rated for its luxurious comfort and fluffy texture. Filled with the softest, most delicate goose feathers, down pillows like this one are super soft, and are a staple in most usually found in top-notch hotels.
Though they’re usually not suitable for allergy-prone sleepers as feathers can trap pollen and allergens, this pillow is made of antimicrobial treated fabric, protecting you against dust mites and bacteria. Add on the fact that down pillows can easily last you a decade, whereas cotton pillows normally require replacing after a year or two.
Price: $88 (U.P. $258)
Type: Goose down feathers
Get the Nile Valley Goose Feather Pillow
11. AKEMI Sleep Essentials Microfil – Pillows for stomach sleepers
Image credit: Lazada
Though sleeping on your stomach seems like the most uncomfortable position in the world, some people actually swear by it. But the problem is that stomach-sleeping may cause aches if your neck isn’t aligned with your spine. Thinner than most regular pillows, the AKEMI Sleep Essentials Microfil minimises the strain on your bed by ensuring your neck isn’t lifted too high, ensuring spinal alignment.
Its ultrasoft microfiber filling also delivers a down-like pillow experience while staying lightweight.
Price: $56
Type: Microfiber
Get the AKEMI Sleep Essentials Microfil Pillow
BONUS: Tempur Sonata – Pregnancy pillow with curved support
Image credit: Shopee
There’s an endless checklist of bodily changes expecting mothers toil to accommodate throughout the day, and bedtime is perhaps the most crucial. Highly recommended by experts for fetal development, safety and comfort for the mother, side sleeping can be enhanced with the Tempur Sonata Pillow.
Even so, side-sleeping constantly throughout pregnancy can quickly become strenuous, so getting a purpose-built pillow can do wonders for comfort throughout your term. It features a gentle slope that fits the contours of your neck and shoulders, making side-sleeping in the fetal position more comfortable.
You won’t have to toss and turn with the huge bump at night, as it has a layer of cooling gel to reduce your body temperature. At $300, it’s a serious investment – but there are budget alternatives like the U-Shaped pillow that offers full-body support.
Price: $229
Type: Memory foam
Get the Tempur Sonata Pillow
Best neck pillows in Singapore to sleep on
Without a doubt, one of the best feelings in the world is plopping onto our pillows after a long, busy day. With about a third of our day spent asleep, we wouldn’t want to compromise on a lacklustre pillow that offers no support, gives a stiff neck, and causes neck pain or shoulder pain. Also depending on the type of sleeper you are, choosing the best pillow will do wonders for your comfort.
Whether soft or firm, cosy or cooling – regardless of what you look for in a pillow, these best 11 pillows in Singapore will cover every need and budget to get you sleeping like a log in no time, giving you pressure relief on your neck and shoulders.
Before you go, check out our other articles on bedroom necessities:
- How to Choose a Mattress – Hard vs soft mattress, king size vs queen size mattresses
- Ceiling fans – How to choose the right one for your home
- Bedside tables in Singapore – To match your aesthetic
- Ergonomic chairs – For good posture while WFH
Cover image adapted from: @mediflow_wasserkissen via Instagram, Lazada
Originally published on 26th November 2020. Last updated by Samantha Nguyen on 24th May 2023.
The products have been ranked in terms of features and price from sources and reviews online. This article contains partial partnership content. However, all opinions are ours.
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