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Ecosa Cooling Pillow

Ecosa Cooling Pillow

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Ecosa Cooling Pillow
4.7

237 reviews

Positive vs Negative
95%5%
Pillow Relieves Pre-Existing Pain ?Yes · No
Value for Money
4.4

 AI reviews summary 

The Ecosa Cooling Pillow is highly regarded for its ergonomic support and customisable design, with many users reporting significant relief from chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain. While the cooling feature is praised by hot sleepers for providing a "freshly flipped" sensation, its effectiveness varies depending on the use of pillowcases and ambient temperature. The pillow’s adjustable height system is a standout feature, though some concerns regarding long-term durability and fabric pilling have been raised.

Pros
  • Customisable Height: The inclusion of removable inserts allows users to precisely adjust the loft to suit their shoulder width and sleeping position (side, back, or front).
  • Effective Pain Relief: Numerous reviewers with cervical disc issues, spinal fusions, or general stiffness report a substantial reduction in morning neck pain and migraines.
  • Supportive Ergonomics: The contoured memory foam maintains its shape well, providing a balance of firmness and "squishy" comfort that keeps the spine aligned.
  • Cool-to-Touch Sensation: The cooling side effectively disperses heat for many, reducing night sweats and the need to constantly flip the pillow.
Cons
  • Surface Durability Issues: Multiple users reported the fabric cover began pilling or fraying within a short period, particularly when used without a pillowcase or with facial hair.
  • Diminished Cooling with Covers: The cooling effect is notably less effective once a standard pillowcase is added, leading some to suggest using specific silk or bamboo covers.
  • Variable Cooling Longevity: While initially cold, some find the pillow eventually warms up to body temperature if they do not change positions during the night.
  • Premium Price Point: A segment of users feels the pillow is expensive compared to standard cooling foam alternatives or other Ecosa products.
Verdict

The Ecosa Cooling Pillow is an excellent choice for individuals seeking relief from neck pain through highly adjustable, ergonomic support. While the cooling technology is a significant benefit for hot sleepers, users should be prepared to use specific pillowcase materials to maintain the effect and monitor the cover for potential pilling.

237 reviews
5 Elena  · Most comfortable pillow ever. Since swift hung I've stopped waking up with a sore neck
5 Sam Bayakly  · The pillows are by comfortable and great as a cooling pillow for hot sleepers
5 Sam Bayakly  · Amazingly cooling pillow and extremely comfortable . Recommended for hot sleepers
5 Crystal McCaffrey  · This is my second ecosa pillow, Love it so much I bought another one and also referred to friends too.
4 linesy26  · Love the cooling, how quick it came awesome. It’s comfortable but would like it to be a bit firmer. It’s way better than my previous pillow.
4 Ellen Welstead  · The cooling effect definitely doesn't have as much impact with a pillow case but otherwise a good pillow!

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Karen Richardson
Karen RichardsonQLD5 posts
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The cooling pillow for menopause – I had the Ecosa original pillow and it was great for relieving pain in my neck and shoulders as I have bad injuries to both areas however I am in menopause and have been for 10+ years now with night sweats and even though I washed the cover weekly and I had a silk pillowcase also washed weekly the sweat had gone through to the pillo. So I decided… Read more ·  1

to buy another and to my surprise you had the cooling pillow I absolutely love it has helped so much but I do hope that you would also sell the covers separately as I feel this would be beneficial to a lot of your customers and also o love the smoother texture of the actual pillow love love love it thank you.

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AAN
AANNSW2 posts
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The cooling aspect is great but after two days the pillow starts to fray and becomes really uncomfortable to sleep on. I suspect it's because my beard is rubbing on the material -surely pillow should be able to handle people with beards...

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Latest follow-ups

Frank M.
Frank M.SA2 posts
  Verified

It may seem silly, even in the winter cold, I love the coolness of the pillow. Looking forward to summer!! Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · After over a year of use, NO WAY I will use any other pillow!

Taylah M.
Taylah M.3 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

This pillow has been a game changer. I usually get neck pain because pillows don't have good neck support. This pillow has amazing neck support as well as back support and it's cool and super comfy. Wish I had found this product sooner. Show reply

 Follow-up  · The pillows firmness is fantastic as you can change the height of the pillow by using the inserts. It's fantastic. The cooling aspect of the pillow is fantastic as it keeps me cool during the night

Lisa Kelly
Lisa Kelly4 posts
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I have cupboards full of pillows and can honestly say this is the best supportive pillow I have ever brought. Husband is so thankful that the search is finally over! Love the adjustable sizing, fits my neck like a glove. So comfortable, even took it on holiday Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · Still my favourite the search has definitely stopped, love my pillow even took it on holidays

Positive reviews

Alexander Hartmann
Alexander Hartmann2 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

The pillows themselves are comfortable and I like how you can adjust the height of them with the inserts. Once you have a pillow case on the cooling effect is not really noticeable. Without the pillow case they are nice and cool, but not very aesthetic. Show reply

Caroline
CarolineACT3 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

I’ve found the pillow to be very comfortable. I’m no longer waking with a sore neck and shoulders. I find it somewhat cooling, but nothing extraordinary. Overall I am very happy with it. I really love the pillow. Show reply

Eli
EliVIC8 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

I’ve bought so many "cooling" pillows in the past that feel cold for five minutes and then turn into a heating pad by midnight. This one is completely different. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and here is what actually makes it worth the money: - It stays cool: The cooling side actually works. It does a great job of dispersing heat so… Read more ·  1

you aren't constantly flipping the pillow over looking for a cold spot in the middle of the night.

- You can change the height: This is a massive plus. Usually, buying a memory foam pillow is a gamble because you don't know if it'll be too high or too flat. Being able to adjust the height meant I could tweak it until it perfectly fit how I sleep.

- Great support: It has a really nice, supportive feel. It shapes to your neck and head nicely, giving you that comfortable, weightless feeling without waking up with a stiff neck.

- No weird smell: A lot of foam pillows smell like a chemical factory when you open them, but this one was fine right out of the box.

It’s definitely on the pricier side, but if you’re a hot sleeper who is tired of wasting money on pillows that don't fit quite right, this one is absolutely worth it.

Negative reviews

Vicki
Vicki3 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

Unfortunately this pillow is the opposite of cooling - it heats me up and makes sleep very difficult. Added to that, it hasn’t helped my neck pain at all and I just don’t find it a comfortable fit for me, and it causes me to snore when I don’t usually. Show details

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John Milatos
John Milatos
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I bought pillow and cooling pilow together but the cooling pillow came 10days later. We had contact customer service to get it resolved. I am happy with pillow but not customer service. I was never told that the cooling pillow was out of stock. Show details

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Audrey Gray
Audrey GrayQLD3 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

It’s a nice pillow, but the price is disproportionate to other Ecosa products. We bought one $32 Kmart cooling gel pad memory foam pillow and one of these, to compare before buying the rest of our pillows for our new house. The Ecosa one is okay, but it’s nothing special. I don’t have any issues with it, but I wouldn’t buy another one. The price just doesn’t match the value.

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Recent reviews

Jacky L.
Jacky L.NSW4 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

Pillow arrived very quickly. It fits my side sleeping style very well, I love the cooling aspect add on as I tend to get very hot during my sleep. Unfortunately I can’t rate it 5 stars as a product due to after 2 days of use, the pillow case started fraying and strands of threads are all over. Literally running my finger over will get caught… Read more

like spider webs.

Currently reached out to support team and seeing if this is a known issue?

Team has reached back to me and after trimming off the balls of fibres, it is a little better.

And if I was to want a replacement pillow case, it will be a 2 month wait, hence making me just keep my existing defect one.

Thanks

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Tania Steele
Tania Steele
  Verified

Absolutely love my Ecosa cooling pillow,supportive and cool .The only minor thing is my pillow case slips around a bit ,no biggy probably need new bed set .❤️❤️❤️ Show reply

Jeff L.
Jeff L.
  Verified

The Ecosa cooling pillow is a hands down winner. I purchased two of them a month ago and my wife and I love them. They are adjustable to suit your personal preference and they really do feel cool to sleep on. My wife wants to ditch all of our old pillows and replace them with the Ecosa cooling pillow. Show details ·  1

Fiona Williams
Fiona Williams
  Verified

I love Ecosa pillows (and have just bought a doona and mattress for the first time).This is the first cooling pillow I've bought - I might have to wait till summer to see its full effect but for now I am loving it. Show details ·  1

Michelle M
Michelle M
  Fair Incentive Verified

Have had for about 6 weeks now and haven’t woke up with any neck ache or pain since using. I love the fact that you can adjust the height to your own preference. Show details ·  1

Lauranaz
LauranazWA7 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

Yes it’s a bit on the pricier side but have found I’m sleeping much better since getting this. I love that you can change the thickness to your needs. Overall would recommend. Show reply

Kale
Kale
  Fair Incentive Verified

Good product, cooling is noticable, but not perm. Would not suggesting upgrading from the standard version to this, but would opt for this version over the standard version if you're new to the brand. Show details ·  1

Evie28
Evie28NSW2 posts
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I have a protruding cervical disc issue where it can impact the nerve and cause awful neck pain and muscle and shoulder stiffness. This pillow helps immensely by providing the correct support needed when I sleep. Show details ·  1

Sagar p.
Sagar p.NSW2 posts
  Verified

Happy with the purchase - Ecosa Cooling Pillow. It has a nice balance of firmness and comfort - supportive enough to keep my head and neck feeling well aligned, that results in comfortable sleep. One of the biggest improvements for me has been that it really helps with the head and neck sweating I used to get overnight, so I sleep much more… Read more ·  1

comfortably now. It also doesn’t go flat easily, which makes it feel reliable night after night. Overall, it’s made a real difference to my sleep and I’d happily recommend it.

P.S. - I am still switching the height from time to time - 2mm to 3mm to 5mm. a great feature to have it. Thanks!

Stef
StefQLD2 posts
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Ive been using the pillow for about a month now. The pillow seems to be losing its curve a bit but its still working. I had severe back neck and shoulder pain and was taking voltaren for some relief. I have spend so much money over the past few years trying to find a pillow to help. I use all 3 inserts because I have quite a long neck. The first… Read more ·  1

night was instant relief. I did have to get used to not sleeping in funny positions, but once i was lying properly it was even better. When i had any questions the customer care team was very helpful and responsive.

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Lesley
Lesley
  Fair Incentive

I bought this to see if it would stop me waking up with a stiff and sore neck. I’ve had it for a few weeks now and IT WORKS! I’ve even slept for over six hours without waking which is brilliant. Show details ·  1

Bruce Wyborn
Bruce WybornWA3 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

This is the best pillow I’ve had in 63 years!! I’ve struggled to be comfortable with all sorts of expensive and cheap pillows over the years. I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot with this one. It is so supportive whilst remaining soft and comfortable. I have had a spinal fusion and neck fractures. Since purchasing this pillow, I drift off to sleep much easier. Very thankful. Show details ·  1

Danielle
Danielle3 posts
  Verified

So good, I am sleeping waaay better than on my old pillow and no more neck pain. The perfect combination of structured shape and soft squish. My partner and I both got one, he is a side / back sleeper and I am a side / front sleeper and we're both really happy with it. As for cooling, it's not bad, the only downside is that you can't flip it over to the cool side as it's a one way situation. Show reply

Justin
Justin4 posts
  Fair Incentive

Amazing pillow. As a taller side sleeper, I was looking for a comfortable, cooling and soft but supportive pillow and this hits the mark perfectly. Highly recommend! Show reply

Amanda S.
Amanda S.2 posts
  Verified

Love this pillow. Slight cooling effect. Love that you can adjust the height by removing or adding layers. Soft and not firm which I like. Really happy with this pillow. Show details ·  1

Daniel Miller
Daniel Miller
  Fair Incentive Verified

Having broad shoulders, the Ecosa Cooling Pillow with included adjustable height inserts has been an absolute godsend. I normally need two pillows (but then struggle to get the right thickness between them), but now sleep on just the one at the perfect height, which provides great support for my neck, and has the added benefit of the cooling function (the constant feeling of a freshly flipped cool pillow). Highly recommend. Show details ·  1

Andrea Aualiitia
Andrea Aualiitia4 posts
  Fair Incentive Verified

The cooling material works as advertised — noticeably cool to the touch. The height adjustment pads are a neat customisation feature, though they're best kept enclosed within the zip cover rather than left outside the pillow inside the pillowcase, where they tend to shift around. Show details ·  1

Brashi
BrashiNSW6 posts
  Verified

This pillow replaced an older Ecosa pillow and I was pleased that it was cooler to sleep on than the old pillow, especially on a warm summer's night with a lot of humidity around. I purchased the Cooling Pillow Overlay at the same time and it too was noticeably cooler to sleep on than just the Cooling Pillow by itself. I would recommend both products. Show reply

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