Memory foam & foam pillows
What could be a better place to rest your head than a pillow that perfectly adapts to your shape and position, helping you maintain proper alignment night after night? Ever since they came onto the bedding scene, memory foam pillows have been winning waves of new fans—one restful, properly supported night’s sleep at a time. IKEA offers supportive solid foam pillows, flexible shredded foam pillows and cooling memory foam pillow styles that keep hot sleepers both comfortable and cool.
Customize your sleep experience with our comfort guide
A memory foam pillow moulds to fit the shape of your head perfectly, while providing just enough support to keep you in a relaxed position. This is how a memory foam pillow helps relieve tension in your back, neck and shoulders as you sleep soundly.
All memory foam pillows are designed to provide you with comfort and support. However, different pillows are designed to work better for different sleeping positions. To find the perfect foam pillow, consider whether you sleep on your back, side or stomach. Choose the pillow that's right for you by checking the product description.
Memory foam filling: Dense, soft, mixed or shredded?
Do you want firm support from your pillow, or do you prefer to be enveloped in softness? Memory foam pillows have different characteristics depending on their filling. Some pillows are light and soft, while others are sturdy and dense. Some have multiple layers, which makes a pillow that's soft on the surface but still sturdy enough to offer proper support.
The different memory foam solutions also offer different ways to regulate temperature and wick away moisture. Some pillows have small holes that allow air to flow through the pillow. Others are filled with shredded memory foam that allows warm air to escape and be replaced with fresh, cool air.
Whichever pillow you choose, remember that the pillowcase also affects the pillow's ability to breathe and regulate temperature. So, have a look at our different pillowcases to make sure you get that perfect night’s sleep you deserve.
How do you care for your memory foam pillow?
Maintaining a memory foam pillow is simple. To keep it fresh and clean, use a removable, washable pillow cover. Spot clean any stains with a mild detergent and a damp cloth. Avoid excessive moisture which can damage the foam. Air out your pillow regularly to remove odours and keep it fresh.
Please note memory foam should never be machine washed or dried, as this can compromise its supportive properties.
Tip: Flip the pillow!
Many of our memory foam pillows have different sides to accommodate different sleeping positions. The same pillow can have one side that ergonomically fits a back sleeper and one side that’s more suitable for a side sleeper. The two sides have different heights and slopes to offer the most ergonomic and comfortable support for your spine and neck. So, if you feel the pillow isn't giving you the right support, try flipping it over!
Does this mean you continuously have to flip the pillow during the night? Of course not. The memory foam will help you rest comfortably even as you move, stir or change positions during the night. The memory foam pillow will adapt to the weight of your head and neck when you move. This way, it provides soft and comfortable support even if you regularly shift from one sleeping position to another.