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Avocado has certified organic pillows in several options. I think their molded latex one is the best organic pillow for side sleepers, because it’s just the right height, and I’ve loved mine for years. They also have shredded latex blended with kapok for adjusting the pillow’s loft, if that’s more your style. Comes in mini, standard, or luxury plush.

Naturepedic

Naturepedic’s organic latex pillow is GOLS and GOTS certified, making it one of the best non toxic pillow options around. It’s customizable, so you can pull out or add in latex to your comfort level depending on whether you’re a side or back sleeper.

pillow with open zipper showing wool inside

Home of Wool

Customizable organic wool pillows. Wool is thermoregulating and dust mite resistant, and you can adjust the amount of stuffing yourself. Options for GOTS certified organic cotton, wool, or cotton-linen blend cover.

Parachute

Parachute’s natural down pillows are encased in cotton and are importantly, OEKO TEX certified, ensuring minimal chemicals were used in the processing. Options for pillows for side sleepers and back sleepers.

Parachute

Parachute’s down alternative pillows are made with a microfiber filling and encased in cotton. They can be a good option if you have allergies to latex, wool, or down. Importantly, they are OEKO TEX certified, ensuring minimal chemicals were used in the processing. Options for pillows for side sleepers and back sleepers.

Everpillow

This is a relatively healthy pillow option— it’s outer is made with organic cotton, and you can choose the stuffing — kapok, latex, tencel, or a polyester-tencel mix. There are no health-focused or organic certifications.

pillow opened at zipper showing latex stuffing inside

Casaluna Pillows

If you need an inexpensive pillow, or if you’re allergic to wool or latex fillings, an OEKO-TEX certified polyester with a 100% cotton outer is a relatively healthy choice, compared to foam or uncertified fillings.

IKEA Wool Pillow

IKEA makes an all-natural wool pillow with an undyed cotton outer. Not organic, and no health certifications, but still a far healthier option than standard, and more affordable.

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More About the Best Organic Pillow Options

What is the best non-toxic pillow?

Avocado, Naturepedic, and Home of Wool are equal in terms of their material health— all are completely non-toxic options, and preference will be more about texture.

Are organic pillows worth it?

Absolutely! Your pillow is arguably the object you’re most intimate with in your house — even your toothbrush you only spend a few minutes with every day. Meanwhile, your pillow is with you for one third of your life. The materials its made of have a huge impact on your health and if cost is a concern, I even recommend buying organic pillows before investing in an organic mattress.

Are memory foam pillows toxic?

Memory foam is made of 6 main chemicals. The first two, diisocyanates and polyols, combine to make the basic structure of foam. Then, a blowing agent is added to make it fluffier. Finally, surfactants and curatives are added to keep it stable. Catalysis are the sixth class of chemical used, and they are helpful in timing the above reactions. Read this very detailed explanation here. All of the above are linked with various health issues, which you can read more about here.

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