Sleep Easy Pillow: What to Look for in a Pillow That Fits
A pillow is easier to sleep on when its height fits your shoulder width, neck and sleeping position. If "Sleep Easy" is a specific brand you saw, we cannot speak to it. What we can explain is what makes any pillow comfortable: fit.
Key takeaways
- One stock height cannot suit every body. A pillow should fit like a shoe size.
- Shoulder width, neck size, sleeping position and mattress firmness all change the height you need.
- A provider near you can measure you for free, and you take the fit home.
What makes a pillow easy to sleep on?
The pillow fills the space between your head and the mattress. If it is too low or too high, your neck tilts for hours. Side sleepers need more height because the shoulder is wide. Back and stomach sleepers usually need less. A soft mattress lets you sink in, a firm one does not, and both change the gap.
For the reasoning behind fitting, read why a custom fit matters. To check your current pillow, see how to tell if your pillow is the wrong height. For a broader guide, see how to choose a pillow based on your sleep position and mattress.
Will a fitted pillow fix my sleep?
Not on its own. A fitted pillow is an adjunct to care, not a treatment. Poor sleep has many causes, such as stress, caffeine, alcohol and shift work. If you wake up with numbness, tingling or pain that does not ease, see your own chiropractor, physical therapist or doctor.
How does Pillowise choose a size?
We use three measurements: shoulder width, neck circumference and neck height. We add your sleeping position (the position you fall asleep in) and your mattress firmness. The Pillowise algorithm then picks one of 7 sizes. The system indicates the right size for about 95% of people.
Weight is not part of the calculation. A heavier person sinks deeper and may need a lower pillow, so the provider checks your position on the pillow and adjusts if needed. You can read what happens in a fitting or try the pillow height calculator.
The standard pillow is 22 x 14 in. The core is 100% Dutch memory foam, and the cover is removable and machine washable at 104°F. See the Pillowise pillows.
What if it does not feel right at first?
Give a new pillow 7 to 10 days to adjust. After that, you can exchange it for another size or return it for a refund within 30 days of purchase. Return shipping is paid by the customer, and shipping charges are not refunded.
Find a provider near you
Pillowise is sold only through licensed chiropractors, physical therapists and massage therapists, not in retail stores. The measurement is free at every provider. If you use an FSA or HSA, ask your plan administrator whether a pillow qualifies.
Find a Pillowise provider near you for a free measurement.
Are you a chiropractor, PT or LMT? See how to become a Pillowise reseller.
Thijs van der Hilst, physiotherapist
Co-founder of Pillowise
