Sutera Pillow Review

Sutera Pillow Review Breakdown

The Sutera Pillow is an orthopedic model with a distinct butterfly shape engineered to accommodate side, back, and stomach sleeping. Cutouts along the sides give stomach and side sleepers extra space to rest their arms, while the wings contour around a back sleeper’s neck for additional support.

This pillow is made of solid memory foam to cradle the head and neck while promoting proper spinal alignment. A removable polyester cover encases the pillow to protect it. The cover is machine-washable for easy cleaning.

There is only one loft and firmness option available for the Sutera Pillow. However, the 5-inch loft and the medium firm feel should accommodate a wide range of sleep positions and preferences.

We’ll focus on the flagship Sutera Pillow, but we’ll also give some information on Sutera’s other model, the Lavender Zen Pillow, to help you decide which option might be right for you.

While the Sutera might not be optimal for sleepers looking for a more traditional feel, its orthopedic design offers ergonomic support.

Materials and Options

The Sutera Pillow and the Lavender Zen Pillow each come in one size, and they measure slightly smaller than standard pillow dimensions. While both pillows are made of memory foam, they differ in shape, loft, and construction.

Sutera Pillows

Product	Size Options	Loft	Interior Materials	Cover Materials
Sutera Pillow	Standard: 25″ x 13″	5″	Solid Gel Memory Foam	Polyester
Lavender Zen Pillow	Standard: 25” x 16”	6”	Lavender-Infused Solid Memory Foam	Cotton, Polyester

Pricing Information

Orthopedic pillows are usually more expensive than other varieties, typically costing between $40 and $200. The Sutera Pillow falls toward the lower end of this average price range.

Price variations between models can be attributed to differences in size, materials, and quality. Rather than focusing solely on a pillow’s price, customers should keep in mind that the best value will balance price, quality, and performance. A more expensive pillow may be worth the extra money if it will last longer and feel more comfortable.

Sutera Pillow Pricing

Product	Price
Sutera Pillow	$55
Lavender Zen Pillow	$60

Pillow Performance Ratings

Several key factors typically matter most when it comes to pillow performance. Durability, shape retention, conforming, and temperature control can all impact the comfort and usability of a model.

The Sutera Pillow performs well overall. Our testers found its strengths to be shape retention and conforming. Since the Sutera gets its support from a solid piece of memory foam, it responds to the weight and heat of a sleeper’s head and neck to conform to their unique shape. Once the sleeper moves, the memory foam should return to its original form.

For most shoppers, the Sutera Pillow’s greatest weakness will likely be the lack of firmness options. While the Sutera is carefully designed to accommodate all sleep positions, its medium firm feel may not be ideal for those who prefer a plush pillow or an exceptionally firm model.

We’ll break down the flagship Sutera Pillow’s performance across all of our main performance categories.

Sutera Pillow

Sleeping Style and Body Weight

Side Sleepers

Most side sleepers look for a pillow with a medium to high loft and medium firmness to fill the gap between the bed and their head and neck, without forcing their head too far upward. This should feel comfortable while promoting proper spinal alignment.

For most side sleepers, the Sutera Pillow fits the bill. At 5 inches thick, it is a medium loft model with a medium firm feel that should provide contouring while limiting sinkage. Additionally, its unique butterfly-shaped design gives side sleepers a spot to rest their arms.

The Sutera is particularly suitable for side sleepers who weigh under 230 pounds. These individuals are likely to get a strong balance of contouring and support. Side sleepers who weigh over 230 pounds may prefer a firmer pillow for additional support, though individuals in this category may still find the Sutera Pillow to be comfortable.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers usually need a medium loft pillow to lift the head enough to align the spine without forcing it toward the chest.

The Sutera’s medium loft and medium firm feel should be appropriate for most back sleepers. Those who weigh under 130 pounds will likely get exceptional support. Back sleepers who weigh over 130 pounds could sink into the pillow more deeply, but they should still get enough support to prevent notable strain or pressure.

Back sleepers may also benefit from the Sutera’s ergonomic design. The butterfly shape gives extra support to the neck while limiting the potential for the head to fall to either side.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers usually need thinner, softer pillows than those who favor other positions. While on the surface, the Sutera’s medium firm feel and medium loft may not seem ideal for this sleep position, its ergonomic butterfly-shaped design can be conducive to stomach sleeping.

Individuals who weigh under 130 pounds are most likely to find the Sutera comfortable for stomach sleeping. They shouldn’t sink in too deeply, but the pillow will gently lift their head off the mattress while giving them a place for their arms. Those who weigh over 130 pounds may sink into the memory foam more deeply, which could make the orthopedic design feel somewhat more restrictive. However, they may appreciate the extra space for their arms.

Sutera Pillow

	Under 130 lbs.	130-230 lbs.	Over 230 lbs.
Side Sleepers	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Back Sleepers	Excellent	Good	Good
Stomach Sleepers	Excellent	Good	Good

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