The Naturally Anti-Stink Pillow: Designed to be Loved a Long Time

The Naturally Anti-Stink Pillow: Designed to be Loved a Long Time

Why an Anti-Microbial Pillow?
(And Why it Matters Even More Than You Thought) 

Pop quiz! How often do you wash your pillow case?

A) Weekly, like clockwork
B) Every two weeks
C) Monthly
D) I’m supposed to wash my pillow case?

No judgment here, so be honest. For most of us, it's nowhere near as often as we’d publicly admit. But is washing your pillow case even enough?

Why washing isn’t enough

The truth is, probably not. A study led by Dr. Arthur Tucker, a principal clinical scientist at Barts and the London NHS Trust, found that after only two years of use, up to 33% of a pillow’s weight is made up of dead skin, dust mites (both alive and dead), dust mite poop and numerous kinds of bacteria that passed through the pillow case.

In response to these findings, Gabriel Scientific’s technical director Dr. Duncan Bain said, “If you had to come up with a medium to cultivate bacteria, besides a Petri dish, a pillow is pretty much as good as you can get. It is a wet sponge that absorbs bodily fluids of various kinds providing nutrients. It is kept at the ideal temperature by the warm body lying on top.”

Ew, ew, EW!

So, it seems obvious that washing your pillow case frequently is a pretty important practice. But, to keep your pillow truly clean, you need to do more than wash the pillowcase and outer cover. A truly clean pillow needs to have something keeping things clean on the inside too!

Putting your health and wellness first

That was the inspiration for our antimicrobial ParaPur™ inner shell. 

Here’s how Parallel Pillows work: Every Parallel Pillow is covered by a TENCEL outer cover, which is a breathable four-way-stretch, zippered shell. Inside this outer shell is an inner shell - and this is where all the ant-germ magic happens. This inner shell not only holds our BluTech Fusion Fill (BFF), the shell is also is made with ParaPur™ silver ion technology. 


What is ParaPur  technology?

ParaPur is a true antimicrobial technology at its finest, but we aren’t just making things up.  It’s in fact amazing, proven science. Our ParaPur™ technology kills 99.89% of microbes in just 59 minutes, and keeps working continuously for the life of your Parallel Pillow.

How does it work?

It all comes down to silver ions. The fibers of the Parallel Pillow’s inner shell are permanently embedded with positively charged, pure silver ions. The silver ions are attracted to the DNA of negatively charged microbes. They disrupt the bacteria and viruses' respiration, cell division and replication processes, wiping them out entirely.

Silver: natural, inert—and amazingly effective!

Why is silver so integral to maintaining an antimicrobial environment? Although completely inert when it comes to interacting with us humans, silver ions have this powerful, safe and natural antimicrobial effect themselves.

The result: bacteria, spores and microbes — all kinds of disgusting germs — don’t live to take up residence. It’s a highly effective self-refreshing barrier that protects you while keeping the Parallel Pillow’s fill germ-free. Without nasty chemicals. 

Which makes for an amazing antimicrobial pillow.

 


 

Silver Ion Microbe Killing Para Pur Parallel Pillow

Stops dust mites too.

And what about those dust mites? In another study, a population of dust mites were simply placed on silver-treated fabric in an enclosed setting. This showed a 99.9% reduction in the infestation of dust mites within 48 hours after exposure.

Silver is safe and hypoallergenic

Silver has been used to inhibit bacterial and microbial growth since 1300 BC. It’s now safely used in millions of products, including performance sports clothing and healthcare textiles.

And, because the silver ions in the Parallel Pillow are permanently bonded to the inner cover’s fibers, that’s where they stay. So you get reap all the benefits of an antimicrobial pillow, all the time!

Oh, and no need to be concerned about allergies.

A lot of people think they're allergic to silver because they’ve had contact dermatitis reactions to jewelry. But, pure silver is hypoallergenic, so it’s actually nickel or copper mixed into silver objects that causes an allergic reaction — not the silver itself.

Smart science for hygienic, restful sleep

Now you know how we make the Parallel Pillow naturally self-refreshing and anti-stink. 

No pesticides or harsh chemicals. No nanotechnology. Just safe, smart science, to keep you sleeping happily and healthily, never losing sleep over the "ick" factor you can’t un-remember. (Sorry.)

Now, HOW long have you had that old pillow? 🤔

Relax! We ship quickly, and offer a 90-night trial period with free returns. 

The Parallel Pillow.  Soft, sculptable, temperature-neutral, good to the environment — and naturally anti-stink.

When a pillow is this amazing, you want to love it for a long time!

The Word’s Kindest Pillow: Buy One, We Give One

 



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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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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.