Is a Better Pillow Worth the Investment?

Is a Better Pillow Worth the Investment?

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HOW MUCH for a pillow? 😮

Ever wondered why our pillows come with a price tag that might make you do a double-take? Don't worry, we're not talking about breaking the bank here!

Let's put things in perspective: While some folks are out there splurging on $57,000 pillows (yep, that’s the world's most expensive pillow with real gold threads, for those who have cash to burn), we're keeping it real in the double-digit zone.

Think about it - $150-ish these days? That's your typical date night, a fancy dinner party spread, or a family outing at the local amusement park. It's what you might shell out for a month at the gym or a couple of weeks' worth of your favorite lattes.

But here's the kicker - while those things are fleeting, your pillow is your nightly companion every single night. It's not just a purchase; it's an investment in your well-being. We're talking about potentially life-changing sleep quality and long-lasting comfort that'll make you wonder how you ever snoozed without it.

So, ready to elevate your sleep game without emptying your wallet? Let's dive into why our pillows are worth every penny!

Time spent:

If you get in most people’s minimum sleep requirement of 8 hours a night, you spend about 3,000 hours a year being intimately close to your pillow. Multiply that by three years, and you’re at 9,000 or more hours

That's a lot of quality time if we say so ourselves. 

Parallel Pillow's exceptional durability ensures it will outlast comparable products in our price range, providing you with significantly more quality sleep time.

But let’s continue...

Life-changing benefits:

Being pain-free is truly priceless. And achieving better sleep has a growing list of proven and well-documented benefits, but how many you ask? Why, we’ll just start with the key improvements:

  • Pain relief: The right pillow can alleviate neck pain, promoting better overall comfort.
  • Improved sleep quality: A comfortable pillow encourages you to spend more time ZZZing - and less time tossing and turning.
  • Enhanced immune system: Quality sleep strengthens your body's natural defenses against illness. Take THAT, flu season!
  • Sharper mental focus: Well-rested individuals tend to have improved cognitive function and alertness.
  • Better memory: Adequate sleep is crucial for memory consolidation and recall, so you can sleep harder and work smarter.
  • Increased energy: Proper rest translates to a better recharge, leading to more vitality throughout your day.
  • Improved emotional state: Good sleep contributes to better mood regulation and emotional stability. Call that an attitude adjustment!!
  • Reduced risk of serious health conditions: Quality sleep is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's, dementia, and cancer.
  • Enhanced safety: Well-rested individuals are less likely to cause serious accidents, particularly while driving or operating machinery.
  • Weight management: Proper sleep is linked to better metabolism and reduced inclination toward obesity.

Side sleeper loving pillowEnjoyment:

One thing people tell us all the time is how much they LOVE the feel of their Parallel Pillow. It’s why we use the phrase, “It’s Almost Bedtime!” , because it’s your one-way ticket to Dreamland.

When you look forward to sleep and see it as a much-deserved reward, your enjoyment of that precious, rejuvenating and empowering experience goes way up.

You should enjoy your pillow. You absolutely deserve to. YOU are worth it — and much more!

We thought so. And we leveraged all of our 50+ years of experience in the sleep industry in designing the Parallel Pillow to deliver on each of these very important things.

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Parallel Pillow's Premium Features

The Parallel Pillow's gorgeous Omigosh-soft! outer cover is made from TENCEL™ fabric. TENCEL is a smooth, soft, sustainably-made, moisture-wicking material that feels amazing - it's the same material used in the world's most expensive pillow cover! Touching it is a joy.

Our four-way-stretch ParaPur™ inner cover is permanently infused with pure silver ions, which naturally destroy microbes — without nasty chemicals.  It’s not just anti-germ but naturally self-refreshing and anti-odor.

And on the inside of a Parallel Pillow, even more magic happens. Our Blutech Fusion Fill (BFF) is one-of-a-kind, and it has double the airflow of other pillow fills.

It's made with  two different kinds of shredded memory foam combined with down-like fibers made from recycled water bottles. The result is huggable, sculptable comfort that's thermally neutral!

What does all this mean?

The Parallel Pillow offers incredible comfort for every type of sleeper. It's washable and antimicrobial. And, it won't go flat and keeps you at the perfect temperature year-round, never too hot or too cold. It really is the last pillow you'll ever need.

Lovingly assembled in the USA, the Parallel Pillow ships direct from our Colorado facility. 

And we’ve saved the best part for last.

With every Parallel Pillow sold, we donate a pillow to a person in need.

It’s why the Parallel Pillow is the World’s Kindest Pillow: kind to you, kind to the environment and kind to other humans.

So, what is the value of a pillow that delivers thousands of hours of bliss, the benefits of better sleep, protects you from pillow-borne microbes, keeps you at the perfect temperature year-round — and gives a pillow to someone in need? 

When you spend around $100 on other things, what do you (and others) gain in return? 

Only you can answer that question.

Your answer will be based on your personal values, your budget, and your own priorities. Your answer is the right one — for you, right now.

And if you’d like to find out for sure by trying a Parallel Pillow, you can do it risk-free with our 90-night return window. (And yes, if you choose to send it back, we will still donate a pillow on your behalf.)

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Low Profile Standard Size Parallel Pillow
Low Profile Standard Size Parallel Pillow
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The Pillow for Every Sleeper, High Profile and Low Profile
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Parallel Adjustable Pillow

The Sleep Solution That Adapts to You

Not just a pillow—Parallel is a fully adjustable sleep system designed to support your posture, reduce pain, and help you wake up feeling better.

  • Fully adjustable: add or remove fill to find your perfect height
  • Dual-density fill + TENCEL™ provides breathable support and no flattening
  • Omigosh-soft cover is cool to the touch and machine-washable
  • ParaPur™ antimicrobial protection keeps the pillow clean and fresh
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Details

High Profile
Ideal for side sleepers or those with broader shoulders

  • Standard: 26" x 18" — 4 lb
  • King: 34" x 18" — 5 lb
  • Height: 7"

Low Profile
Great for smaller frames, stomach sleepers, or back sleepers who prefer less head support

  • Standard: 26" x 18" — 3 lb
  • King: 34" x 18" — 4 lb
  • Height: 5.75"

Adjustable to You
Every Parallel Pillow includes a zippered inner liner so you can easily add or remove fill to suit your sleep style.  Prefer more loft? We’ll send extra fill at no charge.

Premium Materials

TENCEL™ Washable Outer Cover
The outer cover is ultra-soft and breathable, made from sustainable TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers that wick moisture and dissipate heat to maintain a consistent, comfortable sleep surface.
Enhanced with Move and Cool™, a plant-based moisture management treatment that improves evaporation and stays effective for up to 30 washes.

ParaPur™ Antimicrobial Inner Cover
Our 4-way stretch inner liner is permanently embedded with Ionic+™ silver ions—a mineral-based antimicrobial technology that destroys 99.99% of microbes.
Because this layer isn’t washable, we made sure it stays fresh for the life of the pillow.


Blutech Fusion Fill (BFF)
Inside is our custom blend of:

  • Down-alternative microfibers (25% by weight): soft, lofty, and made from 100% recycled material—the equivalent of up to 23 plastic bottles per pillow
  • Traditional memory foam (37.5%): plant-based polyol foam for deep, conforming support
  • Gel memory foam (37.5%): temperature-stable and quick-response for consistent support and airflow

All foams are CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning they're made without harmful chemicals and meet rigorous standards for content, emissions, and durability.

Cleaning & Care

Before First Use
Tumble your Parallel Pillow in the dryer on low heat for 5 minutes to restore loft after shipping.

Outer Cover

  • Zippered and removable
  • Machine wash cold with mild detergent
  • Tumble dry low
  • Do not bleach

Inner Cover

  • Spot clean only with mild soap and water
  • Lay flat to dry or tumble dry on low
  • Do not bleach

The inner liner is treated with ParaPur™ and should remain fresh without regular washing.

How We Give

For every Parallel Pillow sold, we donate one to someone in need.Having worked with community organizations for years, our founders saw firsthand how something as simple as a clean, supportive pillow can provide comfort during difficult times.

We’ve partnered with The Salvation Army to ensure donation pillows are delivered to displaced children, adults, and seniors across North America—where they’re needed most. We’re committed to sharing our impact as we grow.