In the past few months, I've tried every kind of pillow imaginable to help alleviate the neck pain I experience at night. Finally, at the recommendation of my sister, I tried this Caspar pillow. On my first night, even though I still had some neck pain in the morning, I wasn't awakened by it and slept through the night. It's only gotten better since then. The pillow is firmer than a down pillow, but it still has a fluffy (not thick) feel to support me whether I sleep on my side or on my back. I can fold it around my shoulder or tuck it under my chin or against my cheek. The center of it, where my head rests, feels firmer than the sides.
Until my neck pain started, I preferred a relatively flat, firm pillow. I hated too much loft, whether by stacking pillows or sleeping on a super-stuffed one. When my pain entered its second week, I started experimenting. Memory foam and cervical neck pillows kept my head from moving, which turned excruciating two hours in. Alternative down pillows from other known mattress companies, even those pillows labeled "soft," pushed my head too far forward due to their thickness, also making the pain worse. Even though I'm allergic to feathers, I almost tried down pillows, but fortunately I found this Caspar first. It has a lot of loft, but the weight of my head sinks better into it than with other pillows. It doesn't keep my head from moving, either. It just feels fluffy and soft and gentle.
I went back and forth between getting the Essential Pillow or the Original Pillow. Since they sounded similar, I finally settled on the Essential because of the price at the time. After all, I had already spent a lot on trial pillows. It must be dry-cleaned, however, while the Original does not.
The pillow comes tightly rolled inside a compact box. Immediately, when removed, it fluffs up to the size and shape it should. (The company says to wait 48 hours before full loft -- I didn't find a lot of difference after the first couple of hours.) It is not a memory foam pillow; it does not have that squishy feel. Instead, it feels as close to down, with a supportive middle, as alternative down can get.
-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
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Thoughtfully designed
Our design team pored over every detail to ensure optimal support and comfort. The Essential pillow contains two outer chambers and an inner chamber surrounded by a 100% cotton outer shell.
Made for all sleep positions
Whether you sleep on your back, front, or side, Casper pillows are designed to support you. Our research shows nearly everyone shifts around during the night, so Casper set out to design a single pillow that could accommodate all sleep positions. Whether you like to sleep on your side, back, or stomach, you’ll feel supported by the Casper Essential pillow.
Care Instructions
Don't forget to fluff! Hold opposite corners and push in and out diagonally. Repeat with the other two corners. Dry clean only.
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| Cover Material | 100% Cotton | 100% Polyester | 88% Polyester, 12% Spandex | 100% Cotton | 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex | 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex |
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| Description | Our innovative pillow-in-pillow design responds to your movements. The inner pillow is filled with shorter fibers for adaptive support. The outer pillow features clump-resistant fibers for added softness. | The unique 5-chamber design combines cloud-like comfort with adaptive support. The inner chambers adapt to any sleep position, so your neck stays comfortable throughout the night. The outer chambers add a touch of fluff for luxurious comfort. | The 3-layer design contours to your head and neck in all sleep positions for optimal comfort. Breathable open-cell foam layers allow airflow to soothe you to sleep. | The outer chambers are filled with long, silky fibers for a light, plush feel that helps lull you to sleep. Shorter fibers in the inner chamber offer responsive support that moves with you in any position. | Our innovative, 3-layer foam + fiber design combines squishable comfort with consistent support. No fluffing necessary! | Three layers of breathable foam keep your head and neck aligned. HeatDelete bands and Snow Technology give you cooler sleep for 12+ hours. Breathable open-cell foam layers allow airflow to soothe you to sleep. |
| Firmness | Supportive and soft | Plush and responsive" | Firm and supportive | Supportive and soft | Plush | Firm and supportive |
| Gusset | 2" | 2" | 1.25" | 2" | 2" | 1.25" |
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| Machine Washable | ✓ | ✓ | Dry clean only | Dry clean only | Dry clean only | Dry clean only |
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| fabric | Outer Shell & Gusset: 100% Cotton | 100% Cotton Cover; Polyester Fabric Lining; Polyester Microfiber Fill | Outer Shell & Gusset: 100% Cotton | 100% Foam | 92% Polyester, 8% Spandex | 100% Polyester |
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| fill material | Polyester | Microfiber | Down Alternative | Foam | Foam | Down Alternative, Memory Foam |
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Edit: I still can’t find the perfect pillow to SLEEP on, so I took some fluff out of this one to see if it works better for me.Original: I’ve tried to find the perfect pillow and this one was so close. It is thick and fluffy, keeps its shape, and doesn’t seem hot. The filling never goes flat. I am so comfortable on it while using it to stabilize and prop myself up in bed, but sleeping on it has proven to be painful. It is just too high for me. I am mostly a side-sleeper, and sometimes roll to my back. I wake up with neck aches. I’m still keeping it because it is so comfy while I’m awake and reading or watching tv. I wanted it to be the perfect pillow for me, but I can’t sleep on it without waking up sore.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024Size: StandardStyle: Single PackVerified Purchase
Edit: I still can’t find the perfect pillow to SLEEP on, so I took some fluff out of this one to see if it works better for me.
Original: I’ve tried to find the perfect pillow and this one was so close. It is thick and fluffy, keeps its shape, and doesn’t seem hot. The filling never goes flat. I am so comfortable on it while using it to stabilize and prop myself up in bed, but sleeping on it has proven to be painful. It is just too high for me. I am mostly a side-sleeper, and sometimes roll to my back. I wake up with neck aches. I’m still keeping it because it is so comfy while I’m awake and reading or watching tv. I wanted it to be the perfect pillow for me, but I can’t sleep on it without waking up sore.
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