Meet the Ridiculously Good Pillow That Helped Me (and My Neck) Rest Easy

Welcome to Skimm Tested, a series where we put viral products to the test and give you our honest, unfiltered reviews.

What I Tested...

• Brooklinen's Marlow Pillow ($49+)

Why I Tested...

How I Tested...

I swapped two of my full-sized pillows for two of Brooklinen’s standard-sized Marlow pillows and slept on them every day for a month.

Test Results...

• Adjustability. Aka, the star of the show. The pillow has a zipper on either side that you can keep closed for a firmer feel, or open for something more plush. I had mine zipped halfway to achieve the Goldilocks of a pillow. The material between the zipper is mesh, and while not intrusive, it wasn’t my favorite (it’s a texture thing). Other than that, I slept like a stress-free infant and experienced zero neck pain. 

• Size. I chose the Standard size, but for those not in a cramped Manhattan one-bedroom, there is a King size available. That being said, these pillows could eat my old pillows for breakfast. Side by side, they cover the top of my double bed from corner to corner. 

• Fluffiness. The pillows come in a narrow box that you wouldn’t believe housed a set of two. After removing the airtight wrapping, it’s recommended you let them take their shape for a few minutes upon opening. If you want to take it to the next level, you can throw them in the dryer on low for 20 to 30 minutes. Personally, I couldn’t wait to use the dryer before diving into bed with them and I was not disappointed. They felt very high-quality, supportive, and cloud-like. 

• Cooling. As a girl who sweats if she thinks too hard, this was the best discovery. I was completely caught off guard by how cool they felt to the touch. Like, cold. There’s a cooling-infused foam beyond the breathable mesh that gives you that perfect “flipped-over-to-the-cold-side” sensation without lifting a finger. I’m a huge fan.

Sidenotes...

• The pillow is antimicrobial and hypoallergenic. 

• The brand recommends zipping both sides if you’re a side sleeper (extra support), one side for back sleepers (medium support), and fully unzipped (light support) for stomach sleepers. 

• If you’re looking for a pillow protector, Brooklinen sells one that’s equally cooling. 

The Fine Details...

• Brooklinen’s Marlow Pillow ($49+)

• 365-day return policy

• Psst...Brooklinen is currently having a "Buy More, Save More" sale from now until March 19. Save 15% with your purchase of $50+, 20% with your purchase of $150, or 25% with your purchase of $300 or more. (Excludes clearance items, KULE Collection and their new plush towels.)

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