If you’re a side sleeper, however, you’ll need a pillow with a taller build.
Can it compare to the picks in ourbest pillowguide?
We put it to the test, sleeping on a queen size pillow for four weeks.
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Below is our full review, but here are the highlights.
Back and stomach sleepers need a low-to-mid loft pillow to prevent the neck from being forced upwards.
From the first night, this wasn’t an issue with the Tempur-Cloud.
The Tempur-Cloud is one of the more affordable pillows in the Tempur-Pedic line-up.
Available in two sizes, the queen has an MSRP of $89 and the king $109.
There’s also the option to add a cooling upgrade to your pillow for $20.
Tempur-Pedic mattress salesare semi-regular and typically include savings on pillows.
Alternatively, check out theTempur-Pedic Amazon store.
On the flip side, there is nosleep trial.
In the bundle, two queen pillows cost $119, for an impressive saving of $59.
Turns out, we should have been picturing a stratus flat and low lying.
Tempur Material is known for its squishy pressure relieving feel and slow-moving response.
In other words, when you press into the foam it moves slowly to adapt to your shape.
When you release, it gradually eases back into place.
The foam is wrapped in a removable and washable cover made entirely from polyester.
A quilted design adds a cozy touch to the surface.
Sold in two sizes (queen or king), a cooling upgrade is available for hot sleepers.
This upgrade adds heat wicking yarns to the cover for improved temperature regulation.
We conducted a series of tests to measure the subjective and objective overall performance of the Tempur-Cloud.
Set-up
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow arrives wrapped in plastic (but not vacuum packed or rolled.)
Shipped in a large rectangular box, it maintains its form throughout the delivery process.
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This makes set-up easy.
The lack of vacuum packing ensures nooff-gassing.
TheTempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Amazonlisting describes various ways to break in the pillow.
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We didn’t find this necessary (and the same information isn’t available direct from Tempur-Pedic.)
However, if your pillow feels too firm, consider kneading and rolling it to soften up the materials.
Pairing this thinner build with soft cushioning means the Tempur-Cloud can deliver both support and relief.
This was never an issue with the Tempur-Cloud, whether back or stomach sleeping.
Without padding to push the head upwards, the neck remains aligned with the spine to reduce strain.
In contrast, this pillow is far too thin for side sleepers.
Side sleepers need cushioning to fill the gap between the neck and mattress.
Our tester felt no pressure build up at the ear or jaw.
The weight sunk deeply into the pillow, matching the compression we noticed during our subjective tests.
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Once removed, it took seven seconds for the material to return to form.
However, our reviewer did experience a bout of fever during Tempur-Cloud testing.
During this time she often woke up uncomfortably warm.
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Since the fever broke, temperature control hasn’t been an issue.
In our experience, the Tempur-Cloud can sleep hot.
But if overheating is rarely an issue, the Tempur-Cloud has a neutral feel.
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The cover is soft to the touch and the quilted design feels luxe.
It’s almost a shame to hide it in a pillow case.
However, as the pillow ages, these dips might become more pronounced.
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Care and maintenance
The Tempur-Cloud Pillow has a removable and machine washable cover.
Tempur-Pedic recommends using a cool wash and air drying the cover, to avoid damaging the materials.
The interior foam is spot clean only and you should avoid getting it wet.
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow: Should you buy it?
It’s equally comfortable for back sleeping, but for side sleepers it’s too thin to provide support.
With an extra soft feel, the Tempur-Cloud adapts to the head for cushioned relief.
We found there was no pressure build up at the ear or jaw.
The Tempur-Cloud keeps the spine straight while still offering a cozy comfort.
Frequent hot sleepers should consider a dedicated cooling pillow such as theCoop Home Goods EdenCool+ Pillow.
You sleep on your side:The flatter build of the Tempur-Cloud lacks support for side sleeping.
A higher loft is better, such as theNest Bedding Easy Breather Side Sleeper Pillow.
You want minimal upkeep:Occasional kneading is needed to remove indentations left in the squishy Tempur Material.
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