BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-16·6 products compared
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What are the best pillows to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Pillows in the UK is the Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillows 2 Pack, Medium Support.
The Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillows 2 Pack suits anyone who sleeps in more than one position and wants washable pillows, with hollowfibre filling, soft/medium support, 40°C machine washing and a 2 year guarantee on the listing.
The Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillows 2 Pack is our top pick among bed pillows because its listing states hollowfibre filling, soft/medium support, a standard size for front, back and side sleepers, full machine washing at 40°C and a 2 year manufacturer's guarantee. For a firm memory foam pillow, the Silentnight Memory Foam Pillow lists slow rebound memory foam with a removable, machine washable cover; for a contoured shape with two heights, the CosBed Cervical Neck Pillow lists a memory foam core that its listing says is certified by OEKO-TEX, CertiPUR-US and ISPA.
This guide compares six pillows from Silentnight, Slumberdown, Adam Home and CosBed, using what each listing states: filling, support, sleeping positions, size, care and warranty. Stated warranty terms run from 6 months on the CosBed to a lifelong warranty against manufacturing defects on the Adam Home.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Pillows?
1Filling: the Silentnight Deep Sleep lists hollowfibre and the Adam Home 3D hollow-fibre; the Slumberdown Rebound lists springy, resilient fibres; the Silentnight Memory Foam and CosBed list slow-rebound memory foam; the Slumberdown Memory Foam lists cloud cluster fibres wrapped in memory foam.
2Sleeping position: the Silentnight Deep Sleep is listed for front, back and side sleepers; the Adam Home, CosBed and Silentnight Memory Foam listings name stomach, back and side sleepers; both Slumberdown listings name back and side sleepers.
3Firmness: the Silentnight Deep Sleep states soft/medium support (one pillow for soft comfort, two for firmer support), the Slumberdown Rebound medium-firm, the Slumberdown Memory Foam firmer support and the Silentnight Memory Foam firm. The Adam Home listing describes the pillows as extra soft, and the CosBed listing gives no firmness grade.
4Washing: the Silentnight Deep Sleep is fully machine washable at 40°C and the Slumberdown Rebound is machine washable and tumble-dryer friendly; the Silentnight Memory Foam and CosBed have removable, machine washable covers; the Slumberdown Memory Foam is sponge clean only. The Adam Home listing says washable without giving a temperature.
5Size and warranty: the Adam Home and Slumberdown Rebound state 48 x 74cm, the Slumberdown Memory Foam 38 x 64cm and the CosBed 23.62*14.8*5.51 inches; the Silentnight Deep Sleep says standard size. Both Silentnight and both Slumberdown pillows carry a 2-year guarantee, the CosBed a 6-month warranty and the Adam Home a lifelong warranty against manufacturing defects.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Two-year warranty from date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship
2-year guarantee
Lifelong warranty against manufacturing defects
2-year manufacturer guarantee
6-month
Size
Standard size
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Standard size, 48 x 74cm
Standard 48*74 cm (19*29 inches)
38 x 64cm
23.62*14.8*5.51 inches
Support
Soft/medium: one pillow for soft comfort, two for firmer support
Firm
Medium-firm
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Firmer support
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Pack
2 pillows
1 pillow
2 pillows
2 pillows
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The rankings
The best Pillows, ranked
1
Silentnight
Top Pick
Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillows 2 Pack, Medium Support
The Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillows 2 Pack suits anyone who sleeps in more than one position and wants washable pillows, with hollowfibre filling, soft/medium support, 40°C machine washing and a 2 year guarantee on the listing.
Filling
Hollowfibre
Support
Soft/medium: one pillow for soft comfort, two for firmer support
Sleeping Positions
Front, back and side
Size
Standard size
Care
Fully machine washable at 40°C
Warranty
2 year manufacturer's guarantee
Pack
2 pillows
What we like
+Listed for front, back and side sleepers
+Fully machine washable at 40°C, per the listing
+2 year manufacturer's guarantee stated
+The listing says the pillows are made in the UK
Worth noting
–The listing does not state a fill weight
–The listing does not name the cover fabric
£14.99£16.99−12%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
The Silentnight Memory Foam Pillow suits sleepers who want a firm, single memory foam pillow, with slow rebound foam, a removable machine washable cover and a two-year warranty on the listing.
Filling
Slow rebound memory foam
Support
Firm
Sleeping Positions
Back, stomach and side
Care
Removable, machine washable cover
Warranty
Two-year warranty from date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship
Pack
1 pillow
What we like
+Firm memory foam pillow, per the title
+Removable, machine washable cover with piping, per the listing
+Two-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
+The listing says it is made in the UK
Worth noting
–The listing mentions washing only for the cover, not the foam
–The listing does not name the cover fabric
£29.98£35.25−15%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
The Slumberdown Rebound Pillows 2 Pack suits back and side sleepers who want medium-firm fibre pillows they can machine wash and tumble dry, with a 48 x 74cm size and a 2-year guarantee on the listing.
Filling
Springy, resilient rebound fibres
Support
Medium-firm
Sleeping Positions
Back and side
Size
Standard size, 48 x 74cm
Care
Machine washable and tumble-dryer friendly
Warranty
2-year guarantee
Pack
2 pillows
What we like
+States a 48 x 74cm standard size
+Machine washable and tumble-dryer friendly, per the listing
+Soft-touch microfibre cover, per the listing
+2-year guarantee; the listing says it is made in the UK
Worth noting
–Listed for back and side sleepers; front sleepers are not mentioned
–The listing recommends a slightly generous pillowcase because the quilted cover adds loft
£17.29Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
The Adam Home Pillows 2 Pack suits stomach, side and back sleepers who want a pair of hollow-fibre pillows with quilted cotton and polyester covers, a 48*74 cm size and a lifelong warranty against manufacturing defects on the listing.
Filling
3D hollow-fibre, down alternative
Sleeping Positions
Side, stomach and back
Size
Standard 48*74 cm (19*29 inches)
Care
Washable
Warranty
Lifelong warranty against manufacturing defects
Cover
Quilted, cotton and polyester
Pack
2 pillows
What we like
+Listed for side, stomach and back sleepers
+States a standard 48*74 cm size
+Lifelong warranty against manufacturing defects, per the listing
+Stitched quilted cover that the listing says keeps the pillow in place
Worth noting
–The listing does not state a washing temperature
–The listing does not say where the pillows are made
£14.99£16.99−12%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
The Slumberdown Memory Foam Pillow suits back and side sleepers who want firmer support from fibres wrapped in memory foam, with a 38 x 64cm size and a 2-year guarantee, though the listing says it is sponge clean only.
Filling
Cloud cluster fibres wrapped in memory foam
Support
Firmer support
Sleeping Positions
Back and side
Size
38 x 64cm
Care
Sponge clean only
Warranty
2-year manufacturer guarantee
Cover
Soft-touch knit
What we like
+States its size: 38 x 64cm
+Soft-touch knit cover over a breathable memory foam wrap, per the listing
+2-year manufacturer guarantee
+The listing says it is made in the UK
Worth noting
–Sponge clean only, per the listing
–Listed for back and side sleepers; front sleepers are not mentioned
£19.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
The CosBed Cervical Neck Pillow suits sleepers who want a contoured memory foam pillow with two heights and named foam certifications, with a removable washable pillowcase and a 6-month warranty on the listing.
Filling
High-density, slow-rebound memory foam
Sleeping Positions
Side, back and stomach
Size
23.62*14.8*5.51 inches
Care
Removable, machine washable pillowcase
Warranty
6-month
Certification
OEKO-TEX, CertiPUR-US and ISPA (per listing)
Heights
2 heights; rotate the pillow 180 degrees
What we like
+Two heights in one pillow, chosen by rotating it 180 degrees, per the listing
+The listing says the foam core is certified by OEKO-TEX, CertiPUR-US and ISPA
+Removable, machine washable pillowcase
+Listed for side, back and stomach sleepers
Worth noting
–6-month warranty, against 2 years or more on the other five pillows here
–Size is given in inches only
£31.98£49.99−36%Amazon.co.uk price as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 03 Nov, 12:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
These listings state filling, sleeping positions, care and a warranty term, and the two Silentnight and two Slumberdown listings say the pillows are made in the UK. The CosBed listing names OEKO-TEX, CertiPUR-US and ISPA certification; the other five listings do not name a certification. None of the six states a fill weight.
Our Take
Start with the Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillows 2 Pack: hollowfibre, soft/medium support, listed for front, back and side sleepers, machine washable at 40°C and a 2 year guarantee. Choose the Silentnight Memory Foam Pillow for firm memory foam with a washable cover, or the Slumberdown Rebound Pillows 2 Pack for medium-firm fibre pillows that can be machine washed and tumble dried.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which pillow is best for front sleepers?
The Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillows 2 Pack is our pick for front sleepers: its listing names front, back and side sleepers and soft/medium support. The Adam Home Pillows 2 Pack, Silentnight Memory Foam Pillow and CosBed Cervical Neck Pillow listings name stomach sleepers.
Which memory foam pillow should I choose?
The Silentnight Memory Foam Pillow is listed as firm: its listing states slow rebound memory foam and a removable, machine washable cover. The CosBed Cervical Neck Pillow lists a contoured memory foam core with two heights, and the Slumberdown Memory Foam Pillow wraps cloud cluster fibres in memory foam.
Can pillows go in the washing machine?
The Silentnight Deep Sleep Pillows 2 Pack is fully machine washable at 40°C, and the Slumberdown Rebound Pillows 2 Pack is machine washable and tumble-dryer friendly, according to their listings. The Silentnight Memory Foam and CosBed pillows have machine washable covers, and the Slumberdown Memory Foam Pillow is sponge clean only.
What size are standard pillows?
The Adam Home Pillows 2 Pack and Slumberdown Rebound Pillows 2 Pack listings give standard size as 48 x 74cm. The Adam Home listing also gives it as 19*29 inches.
Which pillow has the longest warranty?
The Adam Home Pillows 2 Pack lists a lifelong warranty against manufacturing defects, the longest term in this guide. The Silentnight and Slumberdown pillows list 2 years and the CosBed lists 6 months.
Which pillows are made in the UK?
The Silentnight Deep Sleep, Silentnight Memory Foam, Slumberdown Memory Foam and Slumberdown Rebound listings all say the pillows are made in the UK. The Adam Home and CosBed listings do not mention where they are made.
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