Mattress Forum

EDIT: I found on the site below that it comes in 3 firmness choices. Can you tell which firmness did you get from Costco?

http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/latex-foam-pillows.html?show=GO&itemId=213

I don't think there are any firmness choices on this pillow.  I don't see any choice on the Costco site or the Natura site.

Latex will tend to be firm, because it is denser and has more "push back" then other types of pillows.  Memory foam can be pretty firm as well, but that allows more sinking in as it warms up.  I guess the firmness will vary based on the type of latex they use, but I don't see too many that specify the firmness of the underlying latex.
 

What type of pillow have you liked in the past?  I would note that when I first tried it, I thought I would not like it.  However, I stuck with it and ended up sleeping fine.  The thing I like about latex is that you sink in a certain amount and then it stays at that loft.  Other pillows you can keep sinking in as the night goes on. 

Last night I tried my down pillow again that has 1" of memory foam I added at the bottom.  I woke up with a bit of a sore neck, so I still have a problem with it.   It is possible I just need one with more fill, but down does tend to sink in more after a few hours.

The downside of latex for me is that it is not as soft, and as a result it puts more pressure on my ear when side sleeping.  Also, there is some smell, but it does not bother me and is not that noticable now.  If you are very sensitive to smells or hate the latex smell, that may be an issue as well.

At least from Costco you can return it is not satisfied.  Some places don't allow return of pillows, so you have to watch for that.

I hope it works for you, but hard to predict until you try it. 

Steve

My husband and I just upgraded to a latex mattress, and the company we bought from was having a special at the time . . . buy one get one free on their latex pillows, so we decided to give them a try.  What I like about our pillows is that we can open them up and take out some of the latex or add more back in so we can configure them to the right firmness for us.  Honestly, I don't think I would buy a latex pillow that I couldn't adjust, because when we first got the pillows they were VERY firm.  I was actually surprised at how much latex we had to take out to make them comfortable.  Now, I know with these adjustable pillows, they make them extra firm so you can adjust them to suit your preference, but it's nice to know I can adjust it to the way I like it rather than being stuck with an expensive too-firm or too-soft pillow that I can't return.  If you are going with latex, I would highly recommend getting a shredded latex pillow that allows you to remove or add latex as needed.  We got ours from Flobeds, and I know they sell them separately.  They have a cotton cover containing the latex, and that is covered by an outer wool cover with a soft cotton knit on the outside.  They are very easy to zip open and shut to remove or add latex.  It's a bit of a messy process, but any latex that spills vacuums right up.  I know other companies sell the adjustable latex pillows as well.  Try the Natural Sleep Store, which sells several different brands of the adjustable shredded latex pillows, and I know Savvy Rest has their own version as well.  Just google "shredded latex pillow" and you should find many different options out there.  If you are concerned about odors, just make sure you order from a company that sells natural latex.

 Yes, there are a few other places on the internet that sell the adjustable shredded latex.   I was going to buy one until I decided to try the Natura one at Costco.  I liked the wool cover and figured I could return it if it was not the right fit.  So far it it has been working pretty well for me.