Authentic Talatech 230 Thread Count Latex Foam Firm Density Pillow

In another review for the medium density model of this pillow from this firm, I mention this firm density one. I purchased and kept both the medium and firm density pillows. First and foremost, I greatly prefer plain ordinary foam pillows over any of the down, synthetic down, down alternative pillows, and I have not found any of the newer memory foam, gel memory foam or other specially designed foam pillows that I liked. And I've tried many over the years. These pillows are however good to great. I found that this firm density pillow is a bit too firm for me for most nights, but on occasion when I want a very supportive pillow, I go right for this one. The main pillow I use almost every night is the medium density pillow by the same manufacturer through Overstock, and that pillow has been the perfect pillow for me. It is the 'Goldilocks solution" - not too soft; not too firm; just right. So if you're looking for a very firm pillow, this one is a good bet to try. If you you like a mix of good support and some 'give' then you might want to consider the medium density version.

I have purchased many pillows looking for the best side sleeper pillow and this one is great. It keeps it shape and does not go flat while you sleep. I do not wake up with terrible neck and shoulder pain. The only reason I gave it only 4 stars was because I ordered a king size and this is the smallest king size pillow I have ever seen. I roll over from my left side to my right side several times during the night and have a tendency to roll off my pillow because it is so small. I am use to sleeping on a bigger pillow. Still it is a good pillow, just need it to be bigger.

Finally I have found the pillow that suits me to a T. I love not having to rearrange the filling to fill in low spots. This pillow is the right density and height to allow me to sleep either on my side, or on my back without ending up with a stiff neck. Nirvana!

I used to own one of these, & it lasted for about 30 years, & was certainly my favorite pillow. After it finally wore out, I spent many years looking for a similar one, but I didn't remember where I bought it or what brand it was or what it was called (I had cut out all the labels). Since then, I've bought 10-12 pillows, looking for a replacement, but didn't like any of them. I like a firm pillow, so I stacked up 2-3 of the others at a time. I had given up on locating another one, thinking that they weren't made anymore. I finally found this one by searching for "latex foam". I was very surprised when I received it, because it's identical to my old one, with the ventilation holes & all. I was so happy with it that I bought two. Some of my favorite things about this pillow are: 1) it will last a long time; the ones I just bought here are sure to outlive me 2) they're not expensive at all considering their durability & quality 3) they are indeed firm 4) unlike some other pillows (especially synthetic fill), my head doesn't sweat, due to the ventilator holes 5) it never loses it shape (I shouldn't say "never", because it will lose it's shape after 30 years or so) 6) partly due to the high quality, smooth cotton case in comes in, & partly due to it's consistency & retaining its shape, it's the easiest pillow to get into & out of a pillowcase. What some people may not like: 1) if you're used to feather or down pillows, or even polyester fill pillows, this pillow will not feel the same (it has a bit of a "springy" feel to it, but remember, it is latex, after all) 2) if you like your head to sink all the way into a pillow, this is not it 3) it is not a "standard" size; it's a bit narrow, but it will fit well into standard pillowcases. This is an excellent bargain for an outstanding pillow.

They hold their form well are very comfortable and easily cleaned. They have a zippered cover that comes off and you can wash dry and replace on the pillow. Love that they have different sizes and densities.

As long as you are not allergic to latex these are wonderful pillows. They hold their form well are very comfortable and easily cleaned. They have a zippered cover that comes off and you can wash dry and replace on the pillow. Love that they have different sizes and densities. I probably spent ******** replacing my pillows. Would not change back. Keep a couple pillows of the "other kind" in case you have visitors who are sensitive to latex so there is no chance of interaction.

I have always slept on a latex foam pillow, but this was the first time I had to buy one sight unseen. Without being able to see and test the pillows, issues like firmness and potentially noxious fumes, coupled with a wide range of prices and no standardized measurements for twin, queen, or king made the task more onerous than one might expect. I dithered about getting firm, but really hate my pillow to go flat when I rest my head on it. The firm turned out to be a bit firmer than my previous pillow, but not at all rigid and after a couple nights I was quite used to it. A medium probably would've been ok too. The newly arrived pillow did smell like latex when I stuck my nose in it, but I left it sit open all day and washed the pillow cover with other laundry using my usual laundry products. That night, encased in the pillow cover and a pillowcase I did not notice any particular scent. I should note that the pillow comes compressed into a very small (for a bed pillow) mailing envelope, but springs right back into shape once released from the packaging. It did not seem to have suffered from the squishing; actually, by being more 'solid' the pillow may have withstood the shipping process better. All in all, buying my "pillow in a poke" turned out fine.

Latex foam pillows are harder to find these days, now that everything seems to be memory foam, which I do not like. This pillow is firm and large (queen). It supports my head all night, if I lean it against the back of the bed it is supportive as well. I particularly like the resilience, no flattening with use. It's great the Overstock has an assortment of these pillows with different size and firmness. There is a very nice, textured cover that zips off for washing. I suspect it would not slip back on easily. The queen size pillow fills my queen size cases completely with not any case to hang over the end. I suppose this is the only somewhat negative.

its talatech foam....dont ask me what talatech means...but it has holes all the way through the pillow allowing it to be cool.its also the right firmness for any side sleeper...cheers!

The foam is good. While too firm to sleep on, it is perfect for back support while sitting in bed. The cover, however, is not 230 thread count anything, but cheesy polyester fleece. Customer Service would have done well to have replaced it with what was advertised. I bought a 230 thread count cotton cover to replace the trashy poly thing for about *** Foolish end to a business relationship.

I have purchased many pillows looking for the best side sleeper pillow and this one is great. It keeps it shape and does not go flat while you sleep. I do not wake up with terrible neck and shoulder pain. The only reason I gave it only 4 stars was because I ordered a king size and this is the smallest king size pillow I have ever seen. I roll over from my left side to my right side several times during the night and have a tendency to roll off my pillow because it is so small. I am use to sleeping on a bigger pillow. Still it is a good pillow, just need it to be bigger.

... Just right! This is the Mama Bear of firm pillows. As an antidote to the stress of NYC living, my R&R consists largely of lounging for long hours in bed & this foam pillow supplements my squishy-soft down pillows to provide wonderful, just-right support for semi-horizontal TV viewing. I am a happy slacker.

In another review for the medium density model of this pillow from this firm, I mention this firm density one. I purchased and kept both the medium and firm density pillows. First and foremost, I greatly prefer plain ordinary foam pillows over any of the down, synthetic down, down alternative pillows, and I have not found any of the newer memory foam, gel memory foam or other specially designed foam pillows that I liked. And I've tried many over the years. These pillows are however good to great. I found that this firm density pillow is a bit too firm for me for most nights, but on occasion when I want a very supportive pillow, I go right for this one. The main pillow I use almost every night is the medium density pillow by the same manufacturer through Overstock, and that pillow has been the perfect pillow for me. It is the 'Goldilocks solution" - not too soft; not too firm; just right. So if you're looking for a very firm pillow, this one is a good bet to try. If you you like a mix of good support and some 'give' then you might want to consider the medium density version.

its talatech foam....dont ask me what talatech means...but it has holes all the way through the pillow allowing it to be cool.its also the right firmness for any side sleeper...cheers!

For many years I have struggled to find the right pillow. They are either too hard or too soft, so I end up stacking multiple pillows. Often I wake up with a stiff neck because the height is not right. The pillows also get hot during the night and I wake up and need to turn over the pillow to the cool side. This pillow is just right. It is cushy and springy and stays cool all night. It is not too hard or too soft, it's just right!

I am a side sleeper and this keeps my head up. The foam is very soft and bouncy, and I have always like this sort of pillow.

Pillow is huge, King sized I guess, but is no where close to firm density. I have used firm density natural latex pillows for many years and usually they come with a 10 year or longer warranty. This one did/does not and the reason is because it is not firm from the beginning and rapidly loses any integrity it has after a month or two of use. I have owned this pillow for several months now and the center is saggy, it hurts my neck and it already requires replacement. Save your money, spend an extra twenty dollars and get a real pillow.

love it, love it, love it. I don't like a firm pillow or soft pillow this is just right. I can sleep on my back or side and it is just great. I had one like it for many , many years and it just needed to be replace so trying to save money I bout other pillow that start out poofy and end up flat as a pancake, Buy doing this and buying so many trying to find the right one it cost me a fortune..Finally decided to buy me another foam and this is the perfect one....

THE FIRM DENSITY WERE DIFFERENT. ALL 3 PILLOWS WERE A DIFFERENT DENSITY

These are the same quality of latex pillows you get for a lot more money at mattress stores. We switched to latex pillows because they hold their shape better, cushion your head and neck and breathe better so you don't sweat. These are great ones!

Has held up for several years, and much cheaper than similar pillows of this quality.

Decent support but not firm enough

Purchased this for myself, but my wife stole it. She has a pile of pillows that she's tried looking for the right one....shredded memory foam, solid memory foam, feather pillows, polyester stuffed, contoured pillows.....you name it, it's probably in that pile on her side of the bed. Since she's taken over my latex pillow, she hasn't looked at another pillow. Guess I'll have to order myself another one of these pillows because I'm not getting mine back. Latex foam pillows are somewhat difficult to describe. They provide firm support even if they aren't firm. I suppose the best word would be bouncy. These pillows say "firm" but I wouldn't say firm like other pillows. If you're like my wife and have a "pillow pile" but haven't tried a latex pillow yet, try one of these. I doubt you'll return it.

Firm; perfect! Can't go wrong with this one!!

I've had these pillows for over 20 years and finally had to replace them as the latex was just disintegrating; these replacements are just as comfortable as the previous set. Yes, there is an odor as a result of the packing, but just let them air out for a few hours and they are magnificent! If you love latex pillows these will meet your expectations!

Big, fluffy, firm enough but not too hard. I like it.

Nice pillow but I can only give it 4 stars because it is a little too soft. My head sinks too much in this pillow.

This pillow helps me feel supported, yet cushioned. Very comfortable for someone who has had neck issues due to a car accident 40+ years ago. I highly recommend this over the memory foam pillow.

I have been on the pillow quest for a while. My favorite pillow was a latex pillow and I could not find them anywhere locally. I ended up purchasing 2 - latex pillows from walmart on-line and they were too soft ( no worries, my daughter loves them). I tried a bamboo memory foam pillow from Kohl's and I did not like that one either ( the memory foam recovery time is too long). My internet search lead me to this firm latex pillow and so far it is every bit as good as my old one. I think I will be purchasing a few more as backups.

This is the perfect pillow for those of us who are side sleepers. I have tried many different types and manufacturers of pillows thru the years, in search of the right pillow for side sleeping me, a pillow that would not leave a crink in my neck in the morning. Finally, I have found the right answer. This pillow, in FIRM, is exactly what is needed for those of us who side sleep. Don't hesitate to buy, this is the answer. Obviously I am very pleased, and have purchased in both king and queen sizes. No obnoxious chemical smell with the pillows in these sizes, only a slight odor (not chemical) which disappears in a few days. Go for it.